EK at SEA
Jun 9, 2014 | 11:33 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: DXB
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Not sure when EK upgauged the route from a 77L to a 77W but...
According to Seattle Port Authority stats, EK flew 48,374 passengers during Q1 2014, up 10% versus Q1 2013.
That's 537 pax per day or 269 pax per flight (1 in, 1 out per out)
That implies (at best) 100%+ load (not possible) on a 77L seating 266 pax or (at worst) 75% load on a 77W seating 360 pax.
Looking at just March 2014:
- total pax of 18,208, up 22% vs March 2013
- implied load factor 81.6% on a 77W (>100% on a 77L)
SEA airport stats can be found here: http://www.portseattle.org/About/Pub...s/default.aspx
According to Seattle Port Authority stats, EK flew 48,374 passengers during Q1 2014, up 10% versus Q1 2013.
That's 537 pax per day or 269 pax per flight (1 in, 1 out per out)
That implies (at best) 100%+ load (not possible) on a 77L seating 266 pax or (at worst) 75% load on a 77W seating 360 pax.
Looking at just March 2014:
- total pax of 18,208, up 22% vs March 2013
- implied load factor 81.6% on a 77W (>100% on a 77L)
SEA airport stats can be found here: http://www.portseattle.org/About/Pub...s/default.aspx
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Jun 15, 2014 | 7:04 pm
#4
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: LON
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Seems to be a "fickle" route. Only reason I say that is SEA was downguaged to a 77L over the winter months and is now back to a 77W. Although normal to adjust capacity to meet demand, it's different than EKs model of 77L > 77W > a388.
Jun 19, 2014 | 8:20 am
#7
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 186
Someone at work was telling me there community (Indians) drive down from YVR to SEA to cath these flights back to India/Pakistan as they are often way cheaper especially for large groups.
Ayone know how many people would be CDN on these flights?
Ayone know how many people would be CDN on these flights?
Jul 31, 2014 | 2:32 pm
#8
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: The Far, Far North
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I'm curious and hope someone can help - I'm booked in J on 230 on 9/22 and am getting conflicting information as to the seat type - is it a lie flat or an angled seat? It's my first Emirates J - any suggestion as to seat choice? Thanks for your help!
Jul 31, 2014 | 9:57 pm
#9
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 3,000
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emira...eet-guide.html
Jul 31, 2014 | 10:10 pm
#10
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver DEN-APA
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IMO, EK 77W Business Class is not very comfortable. I got stuck in J last year when EK subbed a two class for three class on CMB-DXB on then on DXB-JNB while the Mrs. got the remaining F seat. I scored points with her but it was a miserable 8 hours. 2-3-2 configuration means very tight seating. Not full flat but angled flat. Some pics...
The only way I would fly EK is in First.
The only way I would fly EK is in First.
Jul 31, 2014 | 10:16 pm
#11
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: The Far, Far North
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Thanks! The trade off is F from DXB to AMS on a 380 so I'll eat and do my best to sleep most of the way to DXB. Overnight there before heading to AMS. Like half the plane, I'll keep my eyes open for a change to F from SEA to DXB as well....keeping my fingers crossed
Aug 1, 2014 | 5:40 am
#12
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 7
Actually flew EK 230 a few days back from SEA to DXB and on to BOM. I live 40 minutes from SFO but the usual EK 226 (SFO-DXB) was much more expensive. I flew Alaska Airlines up to SEA, and took EK from there. Flight was pretty full although for this time of year, I'd expect it to be completely full. There were still quite a few empty seats around the Y cabin.
Aug 1, 2014 | 2:35 pm
#14
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 17
FT SEA-DBX
Yes, as it appears the longer flights were due to flight path changes due to MH downing. It appears in last couple of days the flight path is now more direct (over Iran) so back to 12+.
Aug 2, 2014 | 11:35 pm
#15
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Aberdeen
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I think EK are counting on some traffic connecting in from YVR and YYC with their alliance with Alaska. When I did DXB-SEA last year, there was at least a few others in J (I was chatting with one gentleman) who were making a direct connection to YVR.