Which EK routes have ICE / New F/J seats

[KKT]

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[Shilla]

I recently saw this picture on myaviation.net:

http://www.myaviation.net/search/pho...597&size=large

It shows a B777ER A6-EBI, but with the old first class seats. I thought all of the ER have the new equipment onboard

How can I find out which B777ER has the flat bed in F ? I´m going to fly DXB-PVG in F and I hope I won´t be stuck in one of those old seats.

I´m also not satisfied with the way EK presents their fleet and seat maps on their website. The information given is mostly inaccurate.

List of the current EK B777 fleet (from airfleets.net):

27247 (30) 777-21H 05/06/1996 A6-EMD
27248 (33) 777-21H 03/07/1996 A6-EME
27249 (42) 777-21H 16/10/1996 A6-EMF
27250 (47) 777-21HER 25/07/1997 A6-EMI
27251 (54) 777-21HER 15/05/1997 A6-EMH
27252 (63) 777-21HER 11/04/1997 A6-EMG
27253 (91) 777-21HER 30/09/1997 A6-EMJ
28680 (300) 777-31H 26/09/2000 A6-EMO lsd ILFC
28687 (432) 777-31H 27/02/2003 A6-EMV lsd ILFC
29062 (256) 777-31H 12/11/1999 A6-EMM lsd SALE
29063 (262) 777-31H 23/12/1999 A6-EMN lsd SALE
29064 (418) 777-31H 30/09/2002 A6-EMU lsd SALE
29067 (408) 777-31H 02/07/2002 A6-EMS lsd SALE
29324 (171) 777-21H 30/10/1998 A6-EMK
29325 (176) 777-21H 25/11/1998 A6-EML
29395 (326) 777-31H 22/03/2001 A6-EMP lsd ILFC
29396 (402) 777-31H 19/05/2002 A6-EMR lsd ILFC
32697 (396) 777-31H 24/04/2002 A6-EMQ lsd ILFC
32699 (414) 777-31H 03/09/2002 A6-EMT lsd SALE
32700 (434) 777-31H 28/03/2003 A6-EMW lsd ILFC
32702 (444) 777-31H 24/06/2003 A6-EMX lsd from ILFC
32706 (506) 777-31ER 27/03/2005 A6-EBA lsd from ILFC
32707 (539) 777-31HER 30/11/2005 A6-EBH lsd from ILFC
32708 (536) 777-31HER 02/11/2005 A6-EBF
32709 (551) 777-31H 22/02/2006 A6-EBL lsd from ILFC
32710 (569) 777-31HER 09/06/2006 A6-EBP lsd from ILFC
32785 (540) 777-36NER 06/12/2005 A6-EBI
32787 (542) 777-36NER 21/12/2005 A6-EBJ lsd from GECAS
32788 (532) 777-36NER 30/08/2005 A6-EBE
32789 (508) 777-36NER 30/03/2005 A6-EBB lsd from GECAS
32790 (512) 777-36ER 19/04/2005 A6-EBC lsd from GECAS
32791 (560) 777-36NER 24/04/2006 A6-EBN lsd from GECAS
32792 (568) 777-36NER 30/05/2006 A6-EBO lsd from GECAS
33501 (516) 777-31H 16/05/2005 A6-EBD lsd from ILFC
33862 (535) 777-36NER 25/10/2005 A6-EBG

[jakesterUK]

Originally Posted by Shilla

I recently saw this picture on myaviation.net:

http://www.myaviation.net/search/pho...597&size=large

It shows a B777ER A6-EBI, but with the old first class seats. I thought all of the ER have the new equipment onboard

How can I find out which B777ER has the flat bed in F ? I´m going to fly DXB-PVG in F and I hope I won´t be stuck in one of those old seats.

I´m also not satisfied with the way EK presents their fleet and seat maps on their website. The information given is mostly inaccurate.

I would probably agree with you in terms of how EK present their fleet and what you get. The seats on the new planes are not what you would expect, and while they do not have a fresh new feel, they do actually look quite comfortable. However, I'll probably have to wait until January before I get to try them out!

[jtfontes]

Hi,

I'm just one more guy looking for ICE on an emirates flight. So, could you Please tell me in which flights will i get ICE

I've booked the following flights:
EK 048 (FRA-DXB) on 7 Aug 2006
EK 380 (DXB-HKG) on 12 Aug 2006
EK 385 (HKG-BKK) on 20 Aug 2006
EK 385 (Bkk-DXB) on 25 Aug 2006
EK 045 (DXB-FRA) on 26 Aug 2006

Best regards,

Joao Fontes

[sadiqhassan]

Hi,

EK 048 (FRA-DXB) on 7 Aug 2006 NO
EK 380 (DXB-HKG) on 12 Aug 2006 NO
EK 385 (HKG-BKK) on 20 Aug 2006 NO
EK 385 (Bkk-DXB) on 25 Aug 2006 NO - Note that EK419 leaving 1hr later does have ICE.
EK 045 (DXB-FRA) on 26 Aug 2006 NO

Cheers

[jtfontes]

Hi,

first, thank you very much for your answer.
I've booked in the emirates website and i think i have the most restrictable fare, so how do you think i can rebook the bkk-dxb sector?

regards,

joao fontes

[dvintiadis]

Hi,

I am Flying EK 0106 22/07 to Dubai (F Class)

EK 0302 to Shangai on 23/07 (J class,have been told it is a 2 class aircraft)

Ek 0303 to Dubai 26/07 (J class and no F as well)

EK 0105 to Athens 28/07 (F class)


What do you guys think on the service and seat i will receive? ICE system at all? Any other options you have to suggest?

Thank you

[Emirates777]

I have been reading the posts on this thread and thought i might provide some info to clarify.

First, among the B777-200/200ERs, there are still 2 aircraft that have yet to be refurbished. One is a 2 class acft - A6-EML and the other is a 3 class acft - A6-EMK. Both these aircraft should be refurbished with ICE and new seats by end of 2006.

Second, the B777-300s are due to be refurbished in 2007. First class on these aircraft will receive the same seat as the B777-300ERs (sky cruiser seat), whilst Business class will receive a new lie flat seat that will be launched in the coming months (more details below). Of course these aircraft will have the ICE system in all classes.

Third, all B777-300ER aircraft arriving from March 2007 onwards will feature the new lie flat seat in J class whilst F class will get the "suites" that are on the A340-500. In fact from the current batch of B77W deliveries, 2 of them will be configured like this as they will operate the non-stop EK203/4 JFK service from end of October 2006. The two aircraft - A6-EBQ and A6-EBR are due to be delivered end of July and August 2006 respectively and from 1 September operate on the EK314/5 to Nagoya, before being switched to JFK at the end of October. These B77Ws will also have overhead crew rest areas so they can operate 12hr+ flights -- some routes being considered include DXB-MEL and DXB-SYD non-stop.

Fourth, there are currently no plans to refurbish the A330 or A340-300 fleets with new interiors/seats or ICE. However this could always change.

Best regards
Emirates777

[Shilla]

Originally Posted by Emirates777

I have been reading the posts on this thread and thought i might provide some info to clarify.

First, among the B777-200/200ERs, there are still 2 aircraft that have yet to be refurbished. One is a 2 class acft - A6-EML and the other is a 3 class acft - A6-EMK. Both these aircraft should be refurbished with ICE and new seats by end of 2006.

Second, the B777-300s are due to be refurbished in 2007. First class on these aircraft will receive the same seat as the B777-300ERs (sky cruiser seat), whilst Business class will receive a new lie flat seat that will be launched in the coming months (more details below). Of course these aircraft will have the ICE system in all classes.

Third, all B777-300ER aircraft arriving from March 2007 onwards will feature the new lie flat seat in J class whilst F class will get the "suites" that are on the A340-500. In fact from the current batch of B77W deliveries, 2 of them will be configured like this as they will operate the non-stop EK203/4 JFK service from end of October 2006. The two aircraft - A6-EBQ and A6-EBR are due to be delivered end of July and August 2006 respectively and from 1 September operate on the EK314/5 to Nagoya, before being switched to JFK at the end of October. These B77Ws will also have overhead crew rest areas so they can operate 12hr+ flights -- some routes being considered include DXB-MEL and DXB-SYD non-stop.

Fourth, there are currently no plans to refurbish the A330 or A340-300 fleets with new interiors/seats or ICE. However this could always change.

Best regards
Emirates777

Thanks for pointing this out. Can you confirm that there are B777-300ER still with old first class configuration (A6-EBI) !?

[Emirates777]

Originally Posted by Shilla

Thanks for pointing this out. Can you confirm that there are B777-300ER still with old first class configuration (A6-EBI) !?

None of the B77Ws have the old config. They all came from factory with the SkyCruiser First Class seat.

Rgds
Emirates777

[sadiqhassan]

Thanks very much for the clarifications, and welcome to FT

Cheers

[fuvo]

Hello,

I have some questions regarding ICE in Emirates 777. Does it depend only on the flight number (so always the same plane flies the same routes) or does it depend on the date and the flight number?

Please, can anyone tell me if I can expect ICE on the following flights (in economy)?:

EK 046 FRA - DXB 17 Nov 2006
EK 384 DXB - BKK 18 Nov 2006
EK 385 BKK - DXB 10 DEZ 2006
EK 045 DXB - FRA 10 DEZ 2006


In February I flew with the 777-300 ER A6-EBK which was brandnew and after this experience the old inflight entertainment system can't satisfy me ;-)
But I would prefer to know that there will not be ICE on the planes befor I go to the airport and maybe get dissapointed.

thank you + kind regards,

Volker

[sadiqhassan]

Hi,

Welcome to FT.

The entertainment does not depend on the flight number. The flight can (but not neccessarily will) be operated by different aircraft or even a different type of aircraft on different days.

As it stands right now:

EK 046 FRA - DXB 17 Nov 2006 - Yes (reconfigured Boeing 777-200/200ER)
EK 384 DXB - BKK 18 Nov 2006 - No
EK 385 BKK - DXB 10 DEZ 2006 - No
EK 045 DXB - FRA 10 DEZ 2006 - Yes (reconfigured Boeing 777-200/200ER)

Cheers

[Darryl]

I have booked the following itinerary in J for myself and partner and would value comments on the availability of ICE and the best choice of seats on the aircraft shown.

BHX - DXB EK038 9 Dec 2006 332
DXB - SIN EK352 10 Dec 2006 77W
SIN - MEL EK404 12 Dec 2006 773
MEL - AKL EK406 15 Dec 2006 345
AKL - SYD EK419 2 Jan 2007 77W
SYD - DXB EK413 4 Jan 2007 345
DXB - BHX EK039 7 Jan 2007 77W

Apologies for the repeat nature of this post, but I'm finding it a little difficult to digest all the information available.

Thanks in advance for any advice people can offer.

[DYKWIA]

Originally Posted by Darryl

I have booked the following itinerary in J for myself and partner and would value comments on the availability of ICE and the best choice of seats on the aircraft shown.

You'll get ICE on the 77W and A345. You may get lucky with the 773, but definately not on the A332.

As for seats, have a look on the seating maps on the Emirates site. I'd avoid the first row of any cabin, as you may have less legroom due to the bulkhead. I always aim for the second row.

Cheers,
Rick