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.
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Mar 1, 2021 | 12:40 pm
#887
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So it looks like both CDG and FRA are losing the new F product at the end of March.
Is there any chance the schedule is not finalized yet and CDG & FRA could continue getting new F?
Or could they re-introduce new F on these routes again after summer?
Is there any chance the schedule is not finalized yet and CDG & FRA could continue getting new F?
Or could they re-introduce new F on these routes again after summer?
Mar 7, 2021 | 1:27 pm
#888
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Finally flew the Game Changer JFK-DXB-JFK. Maybe this has been discussed. Is it me or is the seat angle flat and doesn't go all the way flat?
The virtual windows are INSANE. So glad I picked the middle suites.
The virtual windows are INSANE. So glad I picked the middle suites.
Last edited by saaveraward; Mar 7, 2021 at 2:57 pm
Mar 9, 2021 | 7:07 pm
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Mar 10, 2021 | 8:15 am
#891
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Mar 10, 2021 | 1:40 pm
#892
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I just booked JFK to MLE (EK 204) in F and the Emirates booking agent said that it is the old 8 seat F class. Where do you look on Expert Flyer to confirm the airframe number? When I search the flight and seat map on Expert Flyer, it also shows the old 8 seat arrangement.
Mar 10, 2021 | 2:03 pm
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When did you fly this route? I'm on EK 204 and they are telling me its the old 8 seat, F class.
Mar 10, 2021 | 2:35 pm
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Mar 10, 2021 | 2:42 pm
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I just booked JFK to MLE (EK 204) in F and the Emirates booking agent said that it is the old 8 seat F class. Where do you look on Expert Flyer to confirm the airframe number? When I search the flight and seat map on Expert Flyer, it also shows the old 8 seat arrangement.
Mar 10, 2021 | 4:38 pm
#896
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Bummer. Didn't realize that...
Does Emirates open their revenue tickets to rewards availability at some point prior to departure if the seats haven't sold? There is currently only revenue availability on all EK202 flights for the next few months.
Does Emirates open their revenue tickets to rewards availability at some point prior to departure if the seats haven't sold? There is currently only revenue availability on all EK202 flights for the next few months.
Mar 10, 2021 | 4:41 pm
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You can ask for an award waitlist for a single flight on a single day but YMMV depending on the agent.
Mar 10, 2021 | 4:48 pm
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Never tried that. Is that conjecture or from experience? Would be interested to learn whether EK has actually cleared an award F seat waitlist on a new First 77W.
Mar 10, 2021 | 6:32 pm
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I booked JFK-DXB-BOS (better positioning through BOS on the return). Skywards would waitlist ONE flight only so I had to choose carefully based on the various loads listed on EF. A couple other reps said waitlists didn't exist. One rep said you could choose two flights, but I wasn't ready to pull the trigger at that point. So YMMV based on who you are talking to. I waitlisted EK201 and received the following e-mail:
Youre on our waiting list
Hello saaveraward,Thanks for your booking.
Weve waitlisted you for the below flights. You can check your waitlist status at any time on XXXXX.
Well send you an email as soon as your flight is confirmed asking you to finalise and pay for your booking, if required. Your confirmed flight will be cancelled if the booking is not finalised within the specified time. You can also read our conditions of contract.
We're looking forward to welcoming you on board.
The Emirates team
Exactly 30 days before departure I received the following e-mail:
Your waitlisted flights are confirmed
Hello saaveraward,Thanks for your booking your flights are confirmed and your itinerary is below.
Please get in touch with us within XXXXX New York (local time) to finalise and pay for your new booking, if required. After XXXXX New York (local time), well cancel your original booking.
We're looking forward to welcoming you on board.
The Emirates team
So yes, this worked out perfectly. The flight went out 5/6 too.
BTW - Thanks for the tip on Siddartha Lounge. It was great. Unfortunately, Bar 44 was closed due to restrictions.