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Howard Long Nov 12, 2020 12:25 pm


Originally Posted by stargold (Post 32814076)
Not a material difference at all, and not one that would make me want to give up a normal window (ideally in row 2).

I'd go along with that, although the lure of 1A is often too much for my OCD.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...83e6e8ec1d.jpg

flying_pig Nov 13, 2020 4:27 am


Originally Posted by Howard Long (Post 32815565)
I'll just add that I agree it'll take a standard cabin international rollaboard, but it's a fairly tight fit, so it probably won't fit if it's an "expandable" in expanded mode.

Even a soft shell rollaboard (e.g. a classic Tumi) not expanded but at full capacity (thus a little swollen) struggles to fit into that space. It’s a small, but tangible, downside of that cabin.

Howard Long Nov 15, 2020 12:57 pm


Originally Posted by flying_pig (Post 32816922)
Even a soft shell rollaboard (e.g. a classic Tumi) not expanded but at full capacity (thus a little swollen) struggles to fit into that space. It’s a small, but tangible, downside of that cabin.

Funnily enough, that's almost exactly what I use, a classic leather original Alpha two wheeler rollaboard.

larzy1977 Nov 16, 2020 6:33 am

Is Brussels still operating the new first class?

FoxCL9 Nov 16, 2020 7:00 am


Originally Posted by larzy1977 (Post 32822949)
Is Brussels still operating the new first class?

It's not as consistent as it was pre-COVID. The red highlighted ones do not have new F, only new J.

Spoiler
 

vantage03 Nov 17, 2020 12:31 am

I flew EK8 LHR-DXB new 777 F this week. My Rimowa roller bag doesn’t fit in either wardrobe, I just had it (with my duffle bag) under the television for take off and landing. Crew didn’t mention anything. Last time from memory I think they stored them both somewhere else.

fly747first Nov 17, 2020 12:34 pm


Originally Posted by Howard Long (Post 32808631)
It's mostly due to the full height of the cabin that's afforded to the middle seats. There's no overhead storage, so you get the full height in 1E/2F. 2A is slightly roomier than 1A too. As far as I'm aware there's no additional storage space.

In any event, the space in any seat feels significantly bigger than you think it would be from the photos.

Possibly most importantly for some is that there are more snack and beverage options in 1E/2F and 2A/2K than in 1A/1K., There are more magazines in 1E/2F.

The biggest deal killer for me about 1E has been the galley noise when trying to sleep, I'd imagine the same applies to 1K too although I've not tried that seat.

Frankly, the virtual view in 1E/2F is a bit of a gimmick IMO, but I guess it breaks up what would otherwise be a rather uninspiring wall.

1A:
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b538a6827a.jpg

1D:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2093c24df0.jpg

2A:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4fd7a80c9c.jpg

Great pics. Thanks for your detailed review of each F seat in the new configuration.

saaveraward Nov 17, 2020 2:52 pm

Is Emirates currently flying these birds to any other cities in Europe on a regular-to-somewhat-regular basis besides:
Geneva
Brussels
Frankfurt
Vienna

I don't know how up-to-date the wiki is with COVID

STN isn't operating?

Does the 24 month change option with no fee apply to award tickets? Here's my question: I want to fly JFK-DXB-XXX in Europe. Let's say XXX isn't allowing pax and I know this before taking the first flight. I then want to change it to JFK-DXB-JFK. This is a different region and also requires different mileage. 168,750 flex plus vs 217,500 flex. Will EK allow me to rebook by just adding 48,750 miles and no change fee? Or am I way off on this one? Thanks!

cmd320 Nov 17, 2020 2:55 pm


Originally Posted by saaveraward (Post 32826738)
STN isn't operating?

This is correct. DXB-STN is not operating at the moment.

Wiki is definitely not up to date though I just added the JFK flight and noted STN as suspended.

saaveraward Nov 17, 2020 4:06 pm

To follow up my own question... I see EK75 to CDG is showing the new product in winter. I don't know the exact change over date.

Howard Long Nov 18, 2020 8:20 am


Originally Posted by saaveraward (Post 32826738)
Is Emirates currently flying these birds to any other cities in Europe on a regular-to-somewhat-regular basis besides:
Geneva
Brussels
Frankfurt
Vienna

I don't know how up-to-date the wiki is with COVID

STN isn't operating?

Does the 24 month change option with no fee apply to award tickets? Here's my question: I want to fly JFK-DXB-XXX in Europe. Let's say XXX isn't allowing pax and I know this before taking the first flight. I then want to change it to JFK-DXB-JFK. This is a different region and also requires different mileage. 168,750 flex plus vs 217,500 flex. Will EK allow me to rebook by just adding 48,750 miles and no change fee? Or am I way off on this one? Thanks!


LHR seems to be getting it daily at the moment according to EF on its EK7/8 rotation, on top of its two A380 rotations EK1/2 and EK3/4.

thijsseh Nov 18, 2020 8:46 am


Originally Posted by Howard Long (Post 32828096)
LHR seems to be getting it daily at the moment according to EF on its EK7/8 rotation, on top of its two A380 rotations EK1/2 and EK3/4.

Currently yes, but from 27/11 LHR gets 4* A380 daily. EK 1, 3, 7 and 29

Jma12 Nov 18, 2020 9:19 am

North America Route
 
I have yet to try the new EK F, anyone know if they have flights to North America? I see CDG-DXB also have 777, is that the new F as well?

saaveraward Nov 18, 2020 9:27 am


Originally Posted by Jma12 (Post 32828229)
I have yet to try the new EK F, anyone know if they have flights to North America? I see CDG-DXB also have 777, is that the new F as well?

It's on JFK until 27 March (I think), it's on CDG with an end date somewhere around March then it switches back to the old first class.

saaveraward Dec 14, 2020 9:56 pm

CDG (EK75) is currently back to an A380. Hoping it's just an upgauge for the holiday season and doesn't roll in to the 2021 schedule.


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