OK... got an opup on EK418!
This should be the end of the thread but its not...
So everyone was on the plane, then the FD made an announcment that they are having issues with the flight computers and need to reset. Two resets one with the whole plane being powered down and we were told to get off the plane. Replacment airplane will be available at 1100ish... Keeping fingers crossed because it could be a ratty old A332, the kind EK loves and cherishes.

Shame, the 777 suite was nice.