Emirates New Routes and Changes 2013
Feb 27, 2013, 5:16 am
#121
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 79
Making EK404/405 nonstop would mean having all 3 daily MEL nonstops leave DXB around the same time. I believe an extra nonstop would leave DXB around 2 am, which is when EK408 operates. That said, the remaining one stop flight may well be rerouted through KUL if EK-QF wants to keep an Australia - KUL connection alive.
It is clear that something will need to happen to BNE. I foresee either a third flight (EK or QF operated) or an upgauge to A380 of EK434/435.
It is clear that something will need to happen to BNE. I foresee either a third flight (EK or QF operated) or an upgauge to A380 of EK434/435.
Feb 27, 2013, 6:28 am
#122
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: JP & UK
Programs: EK Skywards, JL Mileage Bank
Posts: 81
It seems that Emirates are taking A380 (wonderfully comfortable) off the Tokyo Narita Route, to be replaced by the tighter economy cabins and much less good business class cabins of 777300ER. Maybe this is to do with a new flight starting to Tokyo Haneda from this summer with 777200LR? Either way, it's definitely going to be less comfortable to fly to Tokyo with EK from this summer...
Feb 27, 2013, 4:12 pm
#124
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Pennsylvania
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I think seat-wise there is no argument the A380 is better. However, in terms of overall experience, there is some debate. FWIW I prefer the small cabin / exclusivity of the 77W (especially Rows 6-7 on the 77W) and the seat is not bad (but definitely worse than the 388). On a night flight where I will be sleeping, I would take the A380 but on a day flight when I want to enjoy the service, I would be torn. Waiting for your meal on the A380 is a downright frustrating experince.
Feb 27, 2013, 5:48 pm
#125
Join Date: Jan 2010
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I go for a seat in the rear cabin and wait in the bar where I can see the progress. My only upcoming A380 sector however is in Y.
Feb 27, 2013, 6:24 pm
#126
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May I ask what your rationale is for 7J? I always book 7B but am now wondering why I don't go for 7D/F instead. If flight's empty, 7E may remain empty and even if it's taken, there is a 50% chance the pax decided to exit on the opposite side. I guess I pick 7B for the view but I'm tempted to go for 7D for my next sector.
Feb 27, 2013, 6:46 pm
#127
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
I prefer an aisle to the window.
I prefer the right side of the plane to the left.
I prefer the front cabin to the rear.
Row 6 is usually blocked but has the ICE monitors in the bulkhead which I don't like.
So I could easily be in 7E and get all this but I occasionally fly with a mate who has the same preferences as me, and I've always taken 7J while he's been in 7E so I just stick there now out of habit I suppose.
I prefer the right side of the plane to the left.
I prefer the front cabin to the rear.
Row 6 is usually blocked but has the ICE monitors in the bulkhead which I don't like.
So I could easily be in 7E and get all this but I occasionally fly with a mate who has the same preferences as me, and I've always taken 7J while he's been in 7E so I just stick there now out of habit I suppose.
Feb 28, 2013, 7:01 am
#128
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: JP & UK
Programs: EK Skywards, JL Mileage Bank
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A380 v 777ER. I guess it's entirely a matter of personal preference. For me the A380 is very much better. I only ever fly one EK route, MAN-DXB-NRT, several times each year, usually in Y, sometimes in Business. I started flying with EK 3 years ago. At that time both EK segments were 777, then first MAN-DXB, and later DXB-NRT changed to A380. These changes just seemed to make the flights progressively more comfortable - but that's only my preference. The icing on the cake was the absolutely brilliant new A380 terminal at Dubai on my last flight.
So far I've flown in Y and Business on both aircraft and once (miles upgrade) in First on A380. In the Economy cabin the A380 is just a lot more comfortable, with its wider seats and spacious feeling. I can see both sides of the Business seat argument, but since the longer DXB-NRT segment is a night flight, the horizontal flat seat of the A380 wins hands down for me.
Service in Y seems to vary very much between flights - sometimes brilliant and sometimes quite poor. Service in A380 Business is also variable and occasionally seems slow or a little offhand, but is generally very good. It's a personal thing, but I'd always choose a more comfortable, easily accessed seat over service if I had to. Shouldn't have to, though.
And am still grumpy about EK taking the A380 off the Tokyo route...
So far I've flown in Y and Business on both aircraft and once (miles upgrade) in First on A380. In the Economy cabin the A380 is just a lot more comfortable, with its wider seats and spacious feeling. I can see both sides of the Business seat argument, but since the longer DXB-NRT segment is a night flight, the horizontal flat seat of the A380 wins hands down for me.
Service in Y seems to vary very much between flights - sometimes brilliant and sometimes quite poor. Service in A380 Business is also variable and occasionally seems slow or a little offhand, but is generally very good. It's a personal thing, but I'd always choose a more comfortable, easily accessed seat over service if I had to. Shouldn't have to, though.
And am still grumpy about EK taking the A380 off the Tokyo route...
Feb 28, 2013, 10:43 am
#129
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
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A380 v 777ER. I guess it's entirely a matter of personal preference. For me the A380 is very much better. I only ever fly one EK route, MAN-DXB-NRT, several times each year, usually in Y, sometimes in Business. I started flying with EK 3 years ago. At that time both EK segments were 777, then first MAN-DXB, and later DXB-NRT changed to A380. These changes just seemed to make the flights progressively more comfortable - but that's only my preference. The icing on the cake was the absolutely brilliant new A380 terminal at Dubai on my last flight.
So far I've flown in Y and Business on both aircraft and once (miles upgrade) in First on A380. In the Economy cabin the A380 is just a lot more comfortable, with its wider seats and spacious feeling. I can see both sides of the Business seat argument, but since the longer DXB-NRT segment is a night flight, the horizontal flat seat of the A380 wins hands down for me.
Service in Y seems to vary very much between flights - sometimes brilliant and sometimes quite poor. Service in A380 Business is also variable and occasionally seems slow or a little offhand, but is generally very good. It's a personal thing, but I'd always choose a more comfortable, easily accessed seat over service if I had to. Shouldn't have to, though.
And am still grumpy about EK taking the A380 off the Tokyo route...
So far I've flown in Y and Business on both aircraft and once (miles upgrade) in First on A380. In the Economy cabin the A380 is just a lot more comfortable, with its wider seats and spacious feeling. I can see both sides of the Business seat argument, but since the longer DXB-NRT segment is a night flight, the horizontal flat seat of the A380 wins hands down for me.
Service in Y seems to vary very much between flights - sometimes brilliant and sometimes quite poor. Service in A380 Business is also variable and occasionally seems slow or a little offhand, but is generally very good. It's a personal thing, but I'd always choose a more comfortable, easily accessed seat over service if I had to. Shouldn't have to, though.
And am still grumpy about EK taking the A380 off the Tokyo route...
Service on380 in j can be shocking and this is more than one occasion. In f it's debatable but in j 777is superior.
Feb 28, 2013, 1:29 pm
#131
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I'm very rarely in my seat whilst in J on the A380...
Feb 28, 2013, 11:02 pm
#132
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
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I have 2 380s dxb lhr 15 April (ek5) then man dxb 21 ek18. Would rather be on the 777 back but the ticket was expensive. It's already 17,400 dirhams nearly 3k for j flex so I ll be drinking my way through both flights at the bar unless I get opped up (no chance)
Mar 1, 2013, 11:51 am
#134
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 723
Apparently MXP-JFK is more or less for sure now. However it still depends on some logistics with JFK, I've heard. Main reason is to supplement cargo.
Mar 2, 2013, 4:00 am
#135
Join Date: Apr 2005
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