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, 2020, 12:25 pm
#841
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Nov 13, 2020, 4:27 am
#842
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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.
Nov 15, 2020, 12:57 pm
#843
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Funnily enough, that's almost exactly what I use, a classic leather original Alpha two wheeler rollaboard.
Nov 17, 2020, 12:31 am
#846
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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.
Nov 17, 2020, 12:34 pm
#847
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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:
1D:
2A:
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:
1D:
2A:
Nov 17, 2020, 2:52 pm
#848
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,652
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!
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!
Nov 17, 2020, 2:55 pm
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Nov 18, 2020, 8:20 am
#851
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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!
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.
Nov 18, 2020, 8:46 am
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Nov 18, 2020, 9:19 am
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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?
Nov 18, 2020, 9:27 am
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Posts: 2,652
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.
