Some of us wouldn't consider that a downgrade. I prefer the old First 77W to the A380. Suites are more spacious and 14 pax on a packed A380 is way too many. If you want to guarantee a New First 77W experience, book from ORD which is the only NA gateway that has scheduled New First service. The only downside is the abomination that is ORD T5 but that is survivable if you ignore the disgraceful SAS (contract) Lounge and just park yourself at Rick Bayless' Tortas Frontera, right across from or near the usual EK gate.