Old Nov 12, 2017, 2:06 am
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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.







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Old Oct 8, 2017, 2:44 am
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Originally Posted by Seat54
I have always said the use of the space in F is not as good as it should be, the mini bar would be better behind the light in that relatively useless space. Allowing for a slightly wider seat / bed and I would love the Singapore style bed, also the desk I find quite useless and drinks go onto it not ideal when your reclining so another thing I would remove or reduce.

Also better ventilation at the sides on the A380 as when the doors are closed it becomes stuffy and very warm.

However any change should be interesting.
+1 for wider seat SQ style.
+1 also for better & smoother ventilation

As for desk, you need one for snack basket or after-shower tea, but, it can be placed elsewhere as objects obstruct the screen. As an aside, I never understood the use of the half moon set of cream and scent. Why aren't they in the amenity pouch and save space ?
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Old Nov 3, 2017, 9:05 am
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Some have mentioned the fact that it appears most likely that EK89/90 (from Dec 5) to Geneva is most likely to get the new F seats. I know there are no guarantees, but does anyone know if this is still likely to be the case?
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Old Nov 4, 2017, 5:35 am
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Originally Posted by HB7
Some have mentioned the fact that it appears most likely that EK89/90 (from Dec 5) to Geneva is most likely to get the new F seats. I know there are no guarantees, but does anyone know if this is still likely to be the case?
Looking at Expertflyer for a range of dates for EK89 from 05/12, the seatmap is still showing the current F layout.

It could change but I’m sure EK will announce with fanfare when and what route their new F product will be put into action.

Safe & Happy Travels

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Old Nov 4, 2017, 5:58 am
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Originally Posted by Saltire74
Looking at Expertflyer for a range of dates for EK89 from 05/12, the seatmap is still showing the current F layout.

It could change but I’m sure EK will announce with fanfare when and what route their new F product will be put into action.

Safe & Happy Travels

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​​​​​​They might announce route for first flight but won't pronounce in general which routes I think, they don't usually make such announcements
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Old Nov 4, 2017, 6:07 am
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Originally Posted by skywardhunter
​​​​​​They might announce route for first flight but won't pronounce in general which routes I think, they don't usually make such announcements
Exactly what I meant

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Old Nov 4, 2017, 11:24 am
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There was some speculation that the 100th A380 would feature the new F ... but alas, based on the photos of the bevy of bloggers at the delivery, that was not the case.
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Old Nov 4, 2017, 12:10 pm
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Originally Posted by extramileage
There was some speculation that the 100th A380 would feature the new F ... but alas, based on the photos of the bevy of bloggers at the delivery, that was not the case.
Was there? New F so far only confirmed in 777, I've not seen any reports of new F in A380
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Old Nov 4, 2017, 1:52 pm
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Originally Posted by skywardhunter
Was there? New F so far only confirmed in 777, I've not seen any reports of new F in A380
That’s exactly what I thought, no announcements about changes on the 380.
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Old Nov 6, 2017, 2:38 am
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Looks like its official:
- new 777 F on BRU and GVA routes starting Dec 1.
- 6 suites in 1-1-1 layout
- product reveal at Dubai Airshow

https://www.emirates.com/media-centr...ebut-in-europe
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Old Nov 6, 2017, 2:47 am
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Originally Posted by extramileage
Looks like its official:
- new 777 F on BRU and GVA routes starting Dec 1.
- 6 suites in 1-1-1 layout
- product reveal at Dubai Airshow

https://www.emirates.com/media-centr...ebut-in-europe
Great to see EK willing to actually innovate and cut seat capacity in favour of improved hard product and stay at the top of the game - if course we don't know exactly what the new hard product is yet, and it may be years before the majority of the fleet has it, but still a promising step in the right direction.

I'm also curious to see what improvements they've made in Y and J. The 777 could easily be visually improved in Y with the faux wood window trimmings found in the A380 for instance.
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Old Nov 6, 2017, 3:43 am
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Originally Posted by skywardhunter
Great to see EK willing to actually innovate and cut seat capacity in favour of improved hard product and stay at the top of the game - if course we don't know exactly what the new hard product is yet, and it may be years before the majority of the fleet has it, but still a promising step in the right direction.

I'm also curious to see what improvements they've made in Y and J. The 777 could easily be visually improved in Y with the faux wood window trimmings found in the A380 for instance.
Likewise!

Just looking for a reason why I would need to fly to either GVA or BRU in the next couple of months...
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Old Nov 6, 2017, 4:36 am
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Unless I'm mistaken, it appears that award seats for these flights with the first F cabins have been blocked from Dec 1st onwards. Is anyone seeing anything differently?
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Old Nov 6, 2017, 4:47 am
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Originally Posted by XXTSGR
Likewise!

Just looking for a reason why I would need to fly to either GVA or BRU in the next couple of months...
I'm in a flight back from Belgium right now, doubt I'll be back anytime soon - not that I'd be flying in F but never know what creative backdoor I could've found
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Old Nov 6, 2017, 4:54 am
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I'm in a flight back from Belgium right now, doubt I'll be back anytime soon - not that I'd be flying in F but never know what creative backdoor I could've found
Has Amsterdam been moved?

Onboard F&B
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Old Nov 6, 2017, 5:22 am
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Has Amsterdam been moved?

Onboard F&B
Nope, but it was cheaper than flying from BRU. I took a scenic coastal drive from Bruges to the Hague and spent the day then in to Schiphol. But if there had been new F and some way for me to be in it I'd have obviously flown from BRU
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