Upgrading DXB-FRA or FRA-DXB ??
Jun 8, 2012, 5:52 am
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Upgrading DXB-FRA or FRA-DXB ??
Hi guys,
Planning to upgrade DXB-FRA or FRA-DXB from Y to J. Normally I would choose outbound when flying west simply because it will be a longer flight + the return legs are overnight flights so I just sleep the flight away rather than enjoy EK J class. However, the aircraft shown on DXB-FRA is a 777-200 while on the return leg it is a 777-300ER. I don't want to waste miles so have to be choosy.
Is 777-200 J on EK worth upgrading to or is it in the same league as A330 ?
Any help will be appreciated
regards
Planning to upgrade DXB-FRA or FRA-DXB from Y to J. Normally I would choose outbound when flying west simply because it will be a longer flight + the return legs are overnight flights so I just sleep the flight away rather than enjoy EK J class. However, the aircraft shown on DXB-FRA is a 777-200 while on the return leg it is a 777-300ER. I don't want to waste miles so have to be choosy.
Is 777-200 J on EK worth upgrading to or is it in the same league as A330 ?
Any help will be appreciated
regards
Jun 8, 2012, 11:17 am
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I have to admit I do not understand which EK 777-xxx model has which business class seat installed, but the 777-xxx that flies the night flight FRA-DXB looks fine in biz-class (some slippery slope stretcher seat).
Avoid like the plague the A332 that serves the DXB-FRA 03.40 am flight. Horrible, an EK disgrace to use that plane on a long-haul flight!!! It is a run down plane with close to zero entertainment and horrible "recliner" seats in biz.
The very nice lounge ladies in FRA told me that they have lots of complaints about the plane, and it will be replaced with a 777 at the beginning of the winter schedule.
Avoid like the plague the A332 that serves the DXB-FRA 03.40 am flight. Horrible, an EK disgrace to use that plane on a long-haul flight!!! It is a run down plane with close to zero entertainment and horrible "recliner" seats in biz.
The very nice lounge ladies in FRA told me that they have lots of complaints about the plane, and it will be replaced with a 777 at the beginning of the winter schedule.
Jun 8, 2012, 12:25 pm
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Jun 8, 2012, 3:23 pm
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Or, the purpose of especially J is to get a good nightrest. Count yourself lucky if you can get a 'good' sleep in Y!
Jun 8, 2012, 4:11 pm
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I have to admit I do not understand which EK 777-xxx model has which business class seat installed, but the 777-xxx that flies the night flight FRA-DXB looks fine in biz-class (some slippery slope stretcher seat).
Avoid like the plague the A332 that serves the DXB-FRA 03.40 am flight. Horrible, an EK disgrace to use that plane on a long-haul flight!!! It is a run down plane with close to zero entertainment and horrible "recliner" seats in biz.
The very nice lounge ladies in FRA told me that they have lots of complaints about the plane, and it will be replaced with a 777 at the beginning of the winter schedule.
Avoid like the plague the A332 that serves the DXB-FRA 03.40 am flight. Horrible, an EK disgrace to use that plane on a long-haul flight!!! It is a run down plane with close to zero entertainment and horrible "recliner" seats in biz.
The very nice lounge ladies in FRA told me that they have lots of complaints about the plane, and it will be replaced with a 777 at the beginning of the winter schedule.
Obviously, choosing which frame flies to a certain destination is a conscious decision that EK ops need to make, so can anyone explain? Is this because they need the more modern frames to other destinations once it reaches DXB?
Jun 8, 2012, 9:45 pm
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RE Calflyer's comment: Why do so many German - DXB flights have on their night legs (where you ought to get a flatbed) older planes whereas on their day flights you get the flatbeds?
Obviously, choosing which frame flies to a certain destination is a conscious decision that EK ops need to make, so can anyone explain? Is this because they need the more modern frames to other destinations once it reaches DXB?
Obviously, choosing which frame flies to a certain destination is a conscious decision that EK ops need to make, so can anyone explain? Is this because they need the more modern frames to other destinations once it reaches DXB?
To answer the original questione:
777-200 aircrafts have the same flatbeds in J like the 777-300 aircrafts.
Jun 8, 2012, 11:32 pm
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Jun 9, 2012, 1:09 am
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Hence, you say that all 772 have flatbeds? I doubt. I believe 773 and 77L (as opposed to 77W) is the only flight config that has flatbeds..
Jun 9, 2012, 1:59 am
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Jun 9, 2012, 2:12 am
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Jun 9, 2012, 5:54 am
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So from what I make of it based on the comments here, J-class seating on 777-200 is not the same as 777-300ER. It is more like the 777-300 seating. So to make the most of it, I should upgrade to be on 777-300ER rather than 777-200, correct ?
Jun 9, 2012, 6:00 am
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I saw a video on youtube showing EK 777-300ER biz class. It had all those mechanical blinds etc. Do all 777-300ERs have the same biz class or should I expect the normal EK practice of surprising (read disappointing) you by bringing out their unrenovated/old/deeply-reclining product just when you decide to fly them ?
Jun 9, 2012, 6:15 am
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I saw a video on youtube showing EK 777-300ER biz class. It had all those mechanical blinds etc. Do all 777-300ERs have the same biz class or should I expect the normal EK practice of surprising (read disappointing) you by bringing out their unrenovated/old/deeply-reclining product just when you decide to fly them ?
Not all 77Ws have the flat beds, but most do
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