New 777 Business Class seat
Apr 21, 2017, 10:59 am
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We could've had a mini EK FT meet up when you were home in Gods country. Some time.
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Oct 4, 2017, 11:16 pm
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Are they retro-fitting the new seats into any aircraft? I flew EK25 yesterday. The service by the crew was great, and the food was great. But the seat itself was quite uncomfortable. I was in 8K and my arm was pressed firmly against the controller and I could feel the heat generated by it.
As seats go, I think that the VA 737 J seat I flew in BNE-PER the day before was actually a more comfortable seat, and that's saying something.
As seats go, I think that the VA 737 J seat I flew in BNE-PER the day before was actually a more comfortable seat, and that's saying something.
Nov 8, 2017, 5:37 pm
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EK 777 New Business class - full flat
Maybe this has been written somewhere else, but cant find it.
But does anyone know how many 777 that has the new C and what routes are mostly operated?
also, will they retrofit they old ones or will it be a lottery when boarding the plane, as there is know way to confirm in advance that you’ll gett the new C?
br,
johan
But does anyone know how many 777 that has the new C and what routes are mostly operated?
also, will they retrofit they old ones or will it be a lottery when boarding the plane, as there is know way to confirm in advance that you’ll gett the new C?
br,
johan
Nov 8, 2017, 6:03 pm
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Yes it is fully flat. A6-EPV onwards has them fitted. It is still a 2-3-2 layout.
A380 number 100 has a refreshed J class, but its not the new one that is on the 777 So I don't think there will be any retrofit in that fleet.
Also bear in mind that EK has 777X on order, which will most likely have it. I don't see retrofit happening any time soon which is sad. It will be a bit like flying SQ J (ie a lottery).
Currently less than 10% of 777s have this new J product fitted so I wouldn't get your hopes up too high.
A380 number 100 has a refreshed J class, but its not the new one that is on the 777 So I don't think there will be any retrofit in that fleet.
Also bear in mind that EK has 777X on order, which will most likely have it. I don't see retrofit happening any time soon which is sad. It will be a bit like flying SQ J (ie a lottery).
Currently less than 10% of 777s have this new J product fitted so I wouldn't get your hopes up too high.
Nov 9, 2017, 1:56 pm
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Yes it is fully flat. A6-EPV onwards has them fitted. It is still a 2-3-2 layout.
A380 number 100 has a refreshed J class, but its not the new one that is on the 777 So I don't think there will be any retrofit in that fleet.
Also bear in mind that EK has 777X on order, which will most likely have it. I don't see retrofit happening any time soon which is sad. It will be a bit like flying SQ J (ie a lottery).
Currently less than 10% of 777s have this new J product fitted so I wouldn't get your hopes up too high.
A380 number 100 has a refreshed J class, but its not the new one that is on the 777 So I don't think there will be any retrofit in that fleet.
Also bear in mind that EK has 777X on order, which will most likely have it. I don't see retrofit happening any time soon which is sad. It will be a bit like flying SQ J (ie a lottery).
Currently less than 10% of 777s have this new J product fitted so I wouldn't get your hopes up too high.
So only 10% of their 777 fleet is refitted and they will keep their 777 lie-flat as it is? so basically it will be a lottery for the coming years if you get lie-flat or fully-flat, even when the 777X is introduced.
What a shame that Emirates has one of the most outdated and worst J cabins on half is entire fleet. However, J class on 380 is more than great I think.
Based in Stockholm, and always choose Qatar for my asian/indian flights due to the fact that ARN is served with 777.
Nov 9, 2017, 11:31 pm
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Was that announced anywhere?
As the A380J seats don't have a lot of storage space (apart from the 'bins' under the windows for some seats), I wonder where the excess hand luggage would then be placed...
As the A380J seats don't have a lot of storage space (apart from the 'bins' under the windows for some seats), I wonder where the excess hand luggage would then be placed...
Nov 10, 2017, 11:27 am
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Oops, I meant the side overhead bins...
https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2016/1...back-our-bins/
TBH I find the side overhead bins barely usable as they are quite small but i can fit a few things in "my" bin as I am usually in A or K.
Nov 17, 2017, 8:13 am
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Oops, I meant the side overhead bins...
https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2016/1...back-our-bins/
TBH I find the side overhead bins barely usable as they are quite small but i can fit a few things in "my" bin as I am usually in A or K.
https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2016/1...back-our-bins/
TBH I find the side overhead bins barely usable as they are quite small but i can fit a few things in "my" bin as I am usually in A or K.
Nov 18, 2017, 10:51 pm
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The article is a bit of a storm in a teacup just to create some content. There is a lot of storage space on the A380 upper deck (the side bins are great, too) and I've never seen a J passenger not find space.
Nov 18, 2017, 11:32 pm
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Nov 18, 2017, 11:47 pm
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So only 10% of their 777 fleet is refitted and they will keep their 777 lie-flat as it is? so basically it will be a lottery for the coming years if you get lie-flat or fully-flat, even when the 777X is introduced.
What a shame that Emirates has one of the most outdated and worst J cabins on half is entire fleet. However, J class on 380 is more than great I think.
Based in Stockholm, and always choose Qatar for my asian/indian flights due to the fact that ARN is served with 777.
What a shame that Emirates has one of the most outdated and worst J cabins on half is entire fleet. However, J class on 380 is more than great I think.
Based in Stockholm, and always choose Qatar for my asian/indian flights due to the fact that ARN is served with 777.
Nov 19, 2017, 10:42 am
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There is no official routes for the aircraft with the new seats (and new aircraft are delivered regularly), but EWR-ATH has yet to have had one based on flight logs (https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/ek210) although other 77W US destinations like ORD, IAH and DFW (regularly) and BOS (more so recently) have.
Nov 19, 2017, 9:32 pm
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The aisle side overhead bins, not the center overhead bins, have indeed been removed from the latest A380s. The center bins are also larger at noted the article.
The article is a bit of a storm in a teacup just to create some content. There is a lot of storage space on the A380 upper deck (the side bins are great, too) and I've never seen a J passenger not find space.
The article is a bit of a storm in a teacup just to create some content. There is a lot of storage space on the A380 upper deck (the side bins are great, too) and I've never seen a J passenger not find space.