Originally Posted by
flyboy777
Yes, EK fly B77Ws on there non-stop DXB-JFK flights. These are fitted/being retrofitted with angled lie-flat seats in a 7 abreast config. nothing particularly special except the huge J class tvs.
I would disagree - I flew one of the new B777s (A6-EMU I believe it was) with lie-flat J and found the seat to be outstanding - much better than other carrier's lie-flat products and almost as good as other carriers horziontal products - I flew AC's new 'suites' right before EK's lie-flat seats and would probably prefer EK's seats even for sleeping.
Originally Posted by
flyboy777
EY flies daily AUH-JFK with A340-500s fitted with a horizontal flat bed product in 'Pearl.' Everyone has aisle access, 15" TV, 21" (don't quote me) wide bed...
EY will offer limo transfers in New York and Abu Dhabi - same as VS (not on Z class fares though) and EK.
For ground experience, I'd take VS, assuming you don't mind transferring through the hell that is London Heathrow
For sleeping, I'd take EY,
Cheers,