All booked in J using miles, except for the first leg, I am currently booked YVR-SEA-DXB-KUL with AC on the first leg and Emirates for the remainder, returning on ANA. AC has changed my flight to SEA creating a 7 hour layover in SEA. Alternatives offered include YVR-TPE-KUL with EVA or connecting via Tokyo with AC/ANA or all ANA. I have flown both EVA (very impressed) and ANA TPAC previously but have never flown Emirates, though the Emirates flights are all on B777 and not the A380 and I have read negative reviews regarding the B777 hard product.

Just looking for input from anybody having flown Emirates B777 vs EVA as to which is better. Journey length is of little concern, though being 6’5” the lie-flat comfort will be a factor, more is the pain of being stuck in the united club in SEA for 6 hours worth the hassle to experience Emirates. This will be in the middle of November so not worth the hassle of venturing into the city for a few hours.

Thanks for any advice.