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Emirates first class A380 vs 777W?

Old Mar 2, 2018, 6:26 am
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It's a fun place to socialise and use my laptop nuff said
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Old Mar 2, 2018, 6:27 am
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Originally Posted by DatBoi
It's a fun place to socialise and use my laptop nuff said
What, on your lap? I'm on my phone and laptop a lot but I wouldn't go to a bar to socialize on my laptop
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Old Mar 2, 2018, 7:43 am
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Oh, those first world problems... Thank you all for your thoughts, I guess it will be a mix of the two aircrafts on my upcoming trip.

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Old Mar 2, 2018, 8:18 am
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Definitely A380 all the way for ULH. If you plan to stay inside your cabin all the while, then probably 77F. Done JFK-DXB in A380F and BOS-DXB in 77F several times and A380 wins hands down for me every time .
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Old Mar 2, 2018, 9:11 am
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Originally Posted by ioto1902
Definitely A388 for ULH, for lower noise and shower room. Shower room is extremely practical to change clothes comfortably in a clean and warm environment.
The fact that there are more pax than B773 was never really an issue.

I'm quite happy to change from shirt and trousers into Pj bottoms and t-shirt at my seat in J, going anywhere else is too much effort!
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Old Mar 2, 2018, 9:26 am
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Originally Posted by Will08
I'm quite happy to change from shirt and trousers into Pj bottoms and t-shirt at my seat in J, going anywhere else is too much effort!
On the 777?
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Old Mar 2, 2018, 9:31 am
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Originally Posted by jackiedada
Definitely A380 all the way for ULH. If you plan to stay inside your cabin all the while, then probably 77F. Done JFK-DXB in A380F and BOS-DXB in 77F several times and A380 wins hands down for me every time .
I know this is not at all what you meant by 77F but it gave me mental flashes of someone being served dom in pjs next to cargo pallets
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Old Mar 2, 2018, 1:03 pm
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Originally Posted by skywardhunter
On the 777?
Yeah just as easy as long as I am in one of the twin seats. I have never had the middle seat so never had to overcome that challenge yet..
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Old Mar 2, 2018, 1:29 pm
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I fly EK mostly in F to African destinations and Europe. The 380 from MEL is much quieter but the cabin can be more crowded. The 777 connection from DXB to African destinations is a noisier aircraft but more private.

The 380 shower turns into a gimmick after first use and I have only ever used it once and probably not again.

I totally agree that it's the cabin service that makes the difference and its the same on all aircraft in the Emirates fleet - excellent.
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Old Mar 2, 2018, 1:59 pm
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Originally Posted by Will08
Yeah just as easy as long as I am in one of the twin seats. I have never had the middle seat so never had to overcome that challenge yet..
Humm.... It's not a question of duo or trio-seats. It's just that your fellow pax might not want to see if you are wearing a blue or white underpants ...
I might revise my point if you are of opposite sex though.
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Old Mar 2, 2018, 2:22 pm
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Originally Posted by ioto1902
Humm.... It's not a question of duo or trio-seats. It's just that your fellow pax might not want to see if you are wearing a blue or white underpants ...
I might revise my point if you are of opposite sex though.
And...change of subject! I much prefer the 777 in F. You do miss out on the showers and the J bar in the back, but the ceilings are so high up and the suites feel bigger. I also seem to enjoy better service on the 777 than the A380.
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Old Mar 2, 2018, 4:36 pm
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Originally Posted by EKplat
I fly EK mostly in F to African destinations and Europe. The 380 from MEL is much quieter but the cabin can be more crowded. The 777 connection from DXB to African destinations is a noisier aircraft but more private.

The 380 shower turns into a gimmick after first use and I have only ever used it once and probably not again.

I totally agree that it's the cabin service that makes the difference and its the same on all aircraft in the Emirates fleet - excellent.
Not a gimmick to shower before a morning landing, saves time when you get home/hotel!
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Old Mar 2, 2018, 8:48 pm
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I'd say that the A380 wins hands-down! If you're concerned about fuselage shape, get one of the interior suites - I've been lucky enough to have been on lots of flights where I can sit in the middle and then move to an outward seat (I prefer 2K) to sleep. The main bonus on the 380 is the shower suite, EVEN if you don't shower. It is quite large - no contorting to change in to pajamas at all! Plus, there are attendants who watch/clean the shower suites throughout the flight. I happen to like to shower just before landing so that I don't feel 'unkept' during a layover/connection. But to each his own. As far as the bar is concerned, I quite like it - provides the opportunity to interact with other passengers. Of course, they know you're coming back from F because you've had your own bottle of booze brought back by staff. Between the two (777 vs 380), no question for me.
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Old Mar 2, 2018, 9:55 pm
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Originally Posted by pacman3
I'd say that the A380 wins hands-down! If you're concerned about fuselage shape, get one of the interior suites - I've been lucky enough to have been on lots of flights where I can sit in the middle and then move to an outward seat (I prefer 2K) to sleep. The main bonus on the 380 is the shower suite, EVEN if you don't shower. It is quite large - no contorting to change in to pajamas at all! Plus, there are attendants who watch/clean the shower suites throughout the flight. I happen to like to shower just before landing so that I don't feel 'unkept' during a layover/connection. But to each his own. As far as the bar is concerned, I quite like it - provides the opportunity to interact with other passengers. Of course, they know you're coming back from F because you've had your own bottle of booze brought back by staff. Between the two (777 vs 380), no question for me.
i agree for ULH but the gap is narrowing now with new F. For mid haul flights Im unlikely to need or want a shower so perhaps Id prefer the new First - Ill let you know next month.
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Old Mar 2, 2018, 10:39 pm
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My regular flights always include a ULH leg (based in Australia) and so I almost always make use of the shower if I'm travelling F. If I'm connecting to a city on another 380 in F, I still like to shower towards the end of the second leg because I'll have slept and want rid of that horrible 'just landed' feeling one gets from aircraft cabins.

If I am connecting onto a 777 after flying on a 380 I notice two things. Firstly, the noise from air rush/engines is noticeably louder on the 777. Secondly, the air is dryer and the relative altitude is higher on the 777 (8000ft v 6000ft A380). It doesn't mean much if you're off on holiday, but if you're doing these routes a lot its a big difference.

My favourite frame right now is the 787. Humidity, pressure and cabin volume are excellent. Some silly decisions being made by airlines at the moment about layout and routing though (ahem, QF PER-LON and QR Y).
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