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There definitely seems to be an issue with technical reliability on the new product IMO. Flew on A6-EQO (newest aircraft, 3 weeks old) and 2E has no functioning virtual windows! |
Originally Posted by Lkaroo
(Post 30295214)
New F should be launched on an Asian route before the end of this month... |
Originally Posted by tom139
(Post 30313291)
There definitely seems to be an issue with technical reliability on the new product IMO. Flew on A6-EQO (newest aircraft, 3 weeks old) and 2E has no functioning virtual windows! |
Originally Posted by Lkaroo
(Post 30316656)
There hasn't been a press release but as it's now loaded in GDS, new F will be operating on HND route from 28 October... Great that it's finally on a long flight! |
Slim pickings. Only see it on T/F to HND.
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Originally Posted by kaiotes
(Post 30319069)
Slim pickings. Only see it on T/F to HND.
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It’s not on HND-DXB on 29 October! Seems to have been a last minute aircraft change.
Originally Posted by Lkaroo
(Post 30316656)
There hasn't been a press release but as it's now loaded in GDS, new F will be operating on HND route from 28 October... Great that it's finally on a long flight! |
For those interested - great experience between Geneva and Dubai. Can't wait to try it again.
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Originally Posted by gillyd22
(Post 30211878)
.....Just one problem - it goes to STN! Luckily I’m not returning from STN as there is only one lounge there that’s used by every airline known to man, including EK. Plus Priority Pass plus anyone who wants to pay!! So it is very, very busy. And the offerings fall somewhat short of the normal EK offerings. Plus, they nearly didn’t let me in, even though I was holding an onward J ticket! They said it was at capacity!!!!! 25minutes to get through security before the 1km shop enforced route march to the grubby little train into the manky remote terminal. Usual chaotic late boarding and the into tranquil broken seat 2K. next time back to LHR.... |
Looks like after the VIE 777 announcement, Emirates has only updated the GDS with the new aircraft type though to mid-April 2019. Do we think the route will continue to get the 777 after that? |
Is there anyone else out there who thinks that the “new” EK F is only going to be designated for specific routes and not going to be the actual across the board product? I don’t see them proactively advertising it as something that’s going to be an across the board change. Not to mention have we heard of any A380’s getting the product? If they aren’t putting it on the A380’s I think it’s safe to assume this is a special configuration for specific routes. Also if two people are traveling together, they would not want this arrangement. The current F product on the A380 is just perfect as far as I’m concerned. I also find it interesting they started the product on routes that are probably the most paid F, with probably the most single passengers considering how much banking money there is and government money there is between Geneva and Brussels. Just my two cents... |
Originally Posted by NWplatinum
(Post 30410548)
Is there anyone else out there who thinks that the “new” EK F is only going to be designated for specific routes and not going to be the actual across the board product? I don’t see them proactively advertising it as something that’s going to be an across the board change. Not to mention have we heard of any A380’s getting the product? If they aren’t putting it on the A380’s I think it’s safe to assume this is a special configuration for specific routes. Also if two people are traveling together, they would not want this arrangement. The current F product on the A380 is just perfect as far as I’m concerned. I also find it interesting they started the product on routes that are probably the most paid F, with probably the most single passengers considering how much banking money there is and government money there is between Geneva and Brussels. Just my two cents... Agreed if one looks at that market they're targeting one can easily understand. And yes their first and biz are just fine. I mean really. |
Originally Posted by NWplatinum
(Post 30410548)
Is there anyone else out there who thinks that the “new” EK F is only going to be designated for specific routes and not going to be the actual across the board product? I don’t see them proactively advertising it as something that’s going to be an across the board change. Not to mention have we heard of any A380’s getting the product? If they aren’t putting it on the A380’s I think it’s safe to assume this is a special configuration for specific routes. Also if two people are traveling together, they would not want this arrangement. The current F product on the A380 is just perfect as far as I’m concerned. I also find it interesting they started the product on routes that are probably the most paid F, with probably the most single passengers considering how much banking money there is and government money there is between Geneva and Brussels. Just my two cents... |
Originally Posted by DYKWIA
(Post 30411536)
You've asked this previously on this very thread. Please go back a few pages to see the reply from m3red.
My opinion. |
Originally Posted by NWplatinum
(Post 30413830)
It was more of a rhetorical question, and I’m just stating my opinion. The rollout of this “new” firstclass is so slow, and is totally not rushed, and is not crazily marketed by EK, that I am convinced it is not going to be fleetwide. My opinion. |
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