A380 to CPH from Dec 1
Apr 10, 2015 | 10:22 am
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A380 to CPH from Dec 1
Saw that EK announced A380 service to/from CPH from Dec 1.
Curiously on expertflyer and EK homepage they dont sell F-class seats but actually advise that "you will travel in C-class for this segment" e.g. when booking CPH-DXB-BKK r/t in F.
I know they currently operate 777 with 2-class config but with the advent of A380 service will they actively keep the F-cabin closed off? I dont think they have any aircraft without F? Or am I wrong? Any info on other routes where this is the case?
Curiously on expertflyer and EK homepage they dont sell F-class seats but actually advise that "you will travel in C-class for this segment" e.g. when booking CPH-DXB-BKK r/t in F.
I know they currently operate 777 with 2-class config but with the advent of A380 service will they actively keep the F-cabin closed off? I dont think they have any aircraft without F? Or am I wrong? Any info on other routes where this is the case?
Apr 10, 2015 | 10:33 am
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Saw that EK announced A380 service to/from CPH from Dec 1.
Curiously on expertflyer and EK homepage they dont sell F-class seats but actually advise that "you will travel in C-class for this segment" e.g. when booking CPH-DXB-BKK r/t in F.
I know they currently operate 777 with 2-class config but with the advent of A380 service will they actively keep the F-cabin closed off? I dont think they have any aircraft without F? Or am I wrong? Any info on other routes where this is the case?
Curiously on expertflyer and EK homepage they dont sell F-class seats but actually advise that "you will travel in C-class for this segment" e.g. when booking CPH-DXB-BKK r/t in F.
I know they currently operate 777 with 2-class config but with the advent of A380 service will they actively keep the F-cabin closed off? I dont think they have any aircraft without F? Or am I wrong? Any info on other routes where this is the case?
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Apr 10, 2015 | 10:41 am
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It's the first 2 class A380. So, no F class.
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Apr 10, 2015 | 11:01 am
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Config - I believe - is 557 in Y, with J dropped from 76 to 58, making a new total of 615. That's a lotta people on one plane .......
Bar/lounge will remain, so presumably the extra Y pax go into the area formerly devoted to F suites and showers.....?
Bar/lounge will remain, so presumably the extra Y pax go into the area formerly devoted to F suites and showers.....?
Apr 10, 2015 | 11:04 am
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Apr 10, 2015 | 11:17 am
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I'd have thought they'd move the bar to the current F area, and have Y at the back.
Apr 10, 2015 | 11:49 am
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Yes, I suppose that's the more likely layout.
Talking of 380's (and apologies if already covered elsewhere on FT) I read on some site or other that LGW has been given a permanent second daily A380, although that won't be a 2 class of course.
Talking of 380's (and apologies if already covered elsewhere on FT) I read on some site or other that LGW has been given a permanent second daily A380, although that won't be a 2 class of course.
Apr 10, 2015 | 12:25 pm
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Apr 10, 2015 | 1:18 pm
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In fact, one of the LGW A380 flights will be 2 class from Jan 1. A bit of a surprise!
Apr 10, 2015 | 7:06 pm
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The J lounge will be upfront, J class runs half way through the top deck, with economy filling the back half.
Apr 10, 2015 | 11:24 pm
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Apr 11, 2015 | 4:13 am
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I don't think really a big (or even small) deal though - as you say, it's the same as the 777. Perhaps it will be make passengers listen to lounge announcements as to when to board instead of being paranoid and getting to the gate early "just in case" to wait around and board at the same time as the Y pax, if they really, really feel uncomfortable about the fact they may be seen sitting in the J cabin as Y pax walk past, but then, I don't see anything wrong with that and am at a bit of a loss as to why anyone would feel too uncomfortable about that...
Apr 11, 2015 | 5:13 am
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It's the first 2 class A380. So, no F class.
See here for further discussions :-
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emira...2015-a-13.html
See here for further discussions :-
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emira...2015-a-13.html