Nov 12, 2017, 2:06 am
Last edit by: ft101
Emirates has unveiled the new first class cabin for their 777s at the Dubai Air Show on November 12th, 2017.
Notably, the new F cabin is fully enclosed from floor to ceiling, has a reduction from 8 seats to 6 total, had virtual windows for the center cabins and features video-based room service ordering.
Business and Economy cabins have also been refreshed, but not completely overhauled.
Dedicated 777 refresh page DEAD LINK
Emirates Press Release (includes PDF downloads of fact sheet with more details) DEAD LINK
Youtube Promo video of new 777F
Here's the replacement for the dead links:
https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-unveils-brand-new-cabins-for-its-boeing-777-fleet/
Aircraft with new F (only 77W):
A6-EQH - EQP
Total: 9 aircraft
Current known routes flown with new F:
GVA - EK83 / EK84
BRU - EK181 / EK182
FRA - EK43 / EK44
HND - EK312 / EK313
JFK - EK201 / EK202
STN - EK33 / EK34 EK65 / EK66 (suspended)
VIE - EK125 / EK126
SIN - EK352/353 (unscheduled)
MUC - EK53/54
Update 13th June 2022 from post #1016
Routes operating with the new F as of Aug 1, 2022 include:
EK045 FRA*
EK065 STN
EK077 NCE
EK083 GVA
EK085 ZRH
EK089 GVA
EK181 BRU
EK183 BRU
EK819 RUH
EK318 NRT
*EK45 is also frequently operated by a 2-class 77W, but when flown as a 3-class, it is the new F configuration.
Notably, the new F cabin is fully enclosed from floor to ceiling, has a reduction from 8 seats to 6 total, had virtual windows for the center cabins and features video-based room service ordering.
Business and Economy cabins have also been refreshed, but not completely overhauled.
Dedicated 777 refresh page DEAD LINK
Emirates Press Release (includes PDF downloads of fact sheet with more details) DEAD LINK
Youtube Promo video of new 777F
Here's the replacement for the dead links:
https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-unveils-brand-new-cabins-for-its-boeing-777-fleet/
Aircraft with new F (only 77W):
A6-EQH - EQP
Total: 9 aircraft
Current known routes flown with new F:
BRU - EK181 / EK182
FRA - EK43 / EK44
HND - EK312 / EK313
JFK - EK201 / EK202
STN - EK33 / EK34 EK65 / EK66 (suspended)
VIE - EK125 / EK126
SIN - EK352/353 (unscheduled)
MUC - EK53/54
Update 13th June 2022 from post #1016
Routes operating with the new F as of Aug 1, 2022 include:
EK045 FRA*
EK065 STN
EK077 NCE
EK083 GVA
EK085 ZRH
EK089 GVA
EK181 BRU
EK183 BRU
EK819 RUH
EK318 NRT
*EK45 is also frequently operated by a 2-class 77W, but when flown as a 3-class, it is the new F configuration.
777 New First Class
Nov 12, 2017 | 11:24 am
#152
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Does anyone else think the service will suffer as a result of the new seat? Can't help but imagine it will be less personalized with cabin crew slipping canapes through the little service window and the 'room service' video call function allows them to be less proactive.
Also, as a privacy issue; isn't it a safety requirement for cabin crew to be able to see passengers? I know the current F has a camera in the cabin so that pax are in view. Does this mean they will be able to activate the camera from the video call function? That wouldn't be as private now would it...
Also, as a privacy issue; isn't it a safety requirement for cabin crew to be able to see passengers? I know the current F has a camera in the cabin so that pax are in view. Does this mean they will be able to activate the camera from the video call function? That wouldn't be as private now would it...
As for crew visibility, the requirement is access - the suites can be opened from the outside - otherwise EY would have had problems with their configs!
Nov 12, 2017 | 12:13 pm
#153
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Considering the original design idea for the suite was that people would call the galley with food orders, and that literally no one does so, Id say crew will be along in person as usual
As for crew visibility, the requirement is access - the suites can be opened from the outside - otherwise EY would have had problems with their configs!
As for crew visibility, the requirement is access - the suites can be opened from the outside - otherwise EY would have had problems with their configs!
Nov 12, 2017 | 12:44 pm
#154
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First routes are apparently going to be BRU and GVA, quite surprising they chose these over anything else... Starting December 1st.
Nov 12, 2017 | 12:50 pm
#157
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Nov 12, 2017 | 1:12 pm
#158
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Ahh right that explains it! So what's the reason for the camera in current F? I thought it was necessary for cabin crew to have a clear view of passengers during takeoff/landing. That's why some airlines have slots in the bulkhead so that crew can see into the next cabin.
Nov 12, 2017 | 1:24 pm
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Nov 12, 2017 | 1:25 pm
#162
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Nov 12, 2017 | 2:49 pm
#164
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Does anyone else think the service will suffer as a result of the new seat? Can't help but imagine it will be less personalized with cabin crew slipping canapes through the little service window and the 'room service' video call function allows them to be less proactive.
Also, as a privacy issue; isn't it a safety requirement for cabin crew to be able to see passengers? I know the current F has a camera in the cabin so that pax are in view. Does this mean they will be able to activate the camera from the video call function? That wouldn't be as private now would it...
Also, as a privacy issue; isn't it a safety requirement for cabin crew to be able to see passengers? I know the current F has a camera in the cabin so that pax are in view. Does this mean they will be able to activate the camera from the video call function? That wouldn't be as private now would it...
IMO, they should have sacrificed one seat and make a nice spacey bathroom. This is the biggest minus IMO compared to the A380 and for me a reason to not upgrade to F on 777. The seat itself I don't really care. The old F seat was good enough already.
Nov 12, 2017 | 2:56 pm
#165
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On most routes F is rather empty anyway. So the number of Pax probably wont change.
IMO, they should have sacrificed one seat and make a nice spacey bathroom. This is the biggest minus IMO compared to the A380 and for me a reason to not upgrade to F on 777. The seat itself I don't really care. The old F seat was good enough already.
IMO, they should have sacrificed one seat and make a nice spacey bathroom. This is the biggest minus IMO compared to the A380 and for me a reason to not upgrade to F on 777. The seat itself I don't really care. The old F seat was good enough already.