Originally Posted by Airframe
I don't think you need to worry to much, downgrading overall is quite rare even more so is downgrading from First Class. I have not met anyone who has been.
I think the main reason it occurs is the switching of planes from a 3-class config to a 2-class config. There is not really anyway one can avoid the above scenario if it happens but you should be compensated in any case.
According to schedules your planes should be as below : -
EK12 LGW-DXB = Boeing 77W
EK09 DXB-LGW = Airbus 332
Don't worry and enjoy the Emirates First experience.
LGW is a reasonably high profile route, so a downgrade to a 2 class plane is less likely. If you want even more security, fly from LHR as LHR will pretty much NEVER get a 2 class plane.
The A330 was recently refitted to have an improved seat pitch in F/J class, but that's it. I would try to get on a 77W / 772 flight as your experience will be much better. I am currently not at home, and do not have KVS access over here, so if someone would be so kind as to check Amadeus (seems to be the most accurate) for which planes will be flying DXB-LGW on 24 AUG. If not, I will check when I get home
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