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
Apr 14, 2019, 10:39 am
#526
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So I have a question do you think EK will really upgrade the entire fleet or use the new planes coming in as a defect upgrade to the fleet ( cabins) ? I tend to think they will use the new planes coming in. Face it their one time leading edge cabins have lost some of their luster having said that I still enjoy both F and biz
Apr 14, 2019, 10:55 am
#527
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So I have a question do you think EK will really upgrade the entire fleet or use the new planes coming in as a defect upgrade to the fleet ( cabins) ? I tend to think they will use the new planes coming in. Face it their one time leading edge cabins have lost some of their luster having said that I still enjoy both F and biz
Apr 14, 2019, 11:46 am
#528
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Apparently Riyadh and Kuwait will be getting the 777’s with new F.
https://m.khaleejtimes.com/emirates-...adh-and-kuwait
https://m.khaleejtimes.com/emirates-...adh-and-kuwait
Apr 14, 2019, 11:54 am
#529
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Might be none. Given the mention of MLE, a single 77W frame could in a day operate DXB-MLE-DXB + Riyadh and Kuwait returns. Using a new delivery, so not removing any existing frames from other routes. Sounds to me like the purpose is for training, as they get many more new F sectors that can be used for this.
Apr 14, 2019, 12:38 pm
#530
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Apr 14, 2019, 2:45 pm
#533
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MLE, which is generally a couples destination, seems like an odd choice for the new F product.
Having flown the new F product six times now, for sleeping, the old first class seat is definitely better for me. For whatever reason the new seats do not go fully flat and as a side sleeper this isn't great. I also nearly got hit in the face by a projectile Perrier bottle during the take off roll as one of the bar doors was not latched properly...
I've had a couple of fantastic flights in F on the A380 recently - I think it's still the best F product that EK offers.
Having flown the new F product six times now, for sleeping, the old first class seat is definitely better for me. For whatever reason the new seats do not go fully flat and as a side sleeper this isn't great. I also nearly got hit in the face by a projectile Perrier bottle during the take off roll as one of the bar doors was not latched properly...
I've had a couple of fantastic flights in F on the A380 recently - I think it's still the best F product that EK offers.
Apr 14, 2019, 10:06 pm
#534
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MLE, which is generally a couples destination, seems like an odd choice for the new F product.
Having flown the new F product six times now, for sleeping, the old first class seat is definitely better for me. For whatever reason the new seats do not go fully flat and as a side sleeper this isn't great. I also nearly got hit in the face by a projectile Perrier bottle during the take off roll as one of the bar doors was not latched properly...
I've had a couple of fantastic flights in F on the A380 recently - I think it's still the best F product that EK offers.
Having flown the new F product six times now, for sleeping, the old first class seat is definitely better for me. For whatever reason the new seats do not go fully flat and as a side sleeper this isn't great. I also nearly got hit in the face by a projectile Perrier bottle during the take off roll as one of the bar doors was not latched properly...
I've had a couple of fantastic flights in F on the A380 recently - I think it's still the best F product that EK offers.
its not great for couples who want to sit together (the best seats would be 1A/E or 2F/k but it’s across an aisle)
my favourite seat is 2F - Middle suites are much bigger
Apr 14, 2019, 10:14 pm
#535
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Couples need to learn to sit separately on the plane! What's wrong with a bit of alone time? They'll be together all the time once they reach the destination anyway.
Apr 15, 2019, 7:04 am
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Apr 15, 2019, 7:21 am
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Not sure which post you're talking about so have not had the chance to read it, but I assume it's referring to the 777-200LR fleet which were all converted to 2 class with a different J configuration and thus updated. The 777-300ER will likely not be updated as they have started retiring/returning some of these already and will be replaced by the 777-8/9 and other aircraft with EK's latest order.
Last edited by kq747; Apr 15, 2019 at 7:26 am
