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
Mar 10, 2021 | 8:04 pm
#901
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Hi SFO777!
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:
Thanks for your booking – your flights are confirmed and your itinerary is below.
So yes, this worked out perfectly. The flight went out 5/6 too..
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:
Thanks for your booking – your flights are confirmed and your itinerary is below.
So yes, this worked out perfectly. The flight went out 5/6 too..
Mar 18, 2021 | 2:09 pm
#902
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: TK Elite Plus, AA Exec Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, United 1K
Posts: 371
How does one get on the waitlist? I search for this in the forum, but can't find an answer.
I spoke with 11 different agents, they're all telling me that waitlisting isn't possible for new reservations. Then I ask, if I make an award booking and want to waitlist on the other flight on the same day, they say it's also not possible.
Is there a secret?
I spoke with 11 different agents, they're all telling me that waitlisting isn't possible for new reservations. Then I ask, if I make an award booking and want to waitlist on the other flight on the same day, they say it's also not possible.
Is there a secret?
Mar 18, 2021 | 3:06 pm
#903
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,802
How does one get on the waitlist? I search for this in the forum, but can't find an answer.
I spoke with 11 different agents, they're all telling me that waitlisting isn't possible for new reservations. Then I ask, if I make an award booking and want to waitlist on the other flight on the same day, they say it's also not possible.
Is there a secret?
I spoke with 11 different agents, they're all telling me that waitlisting isn't possible for new reservations. Then I ask, if I make an award booking and want to waitlist on the other flight on the same day, they say it's also not possible.
Is there a secret?
I'm not sure what you mean by "new reservations." Is your award ticketed?
My award was ticketed and I wait listed on a DIFFERENT day. I don't know if that makes the difference.
Also, I have no status with EK.
As I indicated upthread, it appears many agents don't know how to do it, but some do.
Mar 22, 2021 | 10:01 am
#905
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: In the sticks
Programs: VS FC Gold, BA EC Gold, Amex Centurion, EK Gold, ex-G-ATVK driver
Posts: 2,303
I'm a solo traveller 90% of the time, and if the bar was more convivial, with stools at the bar a la Virgin, encouraging random passenger interaction, I'd be more likely to use it. As it stands, it's no great loss, although on ultra long haul it's a pleasant change of scenery.
While there's certainly more personal space, having tried it a couple of times now I'm in no particular hurry to make a special effort to travel on the New First Class again. Seats 1E and 1K suffer from galley noise, and I found my limbs had a tendency to fall out of the side of the new seat.
Irrespective of my comments, of course, you do have to try it for yourself!
Mar 22, 2021 | 12:47 pm
#906
Join Date: May 2020
Location: DXB and JNB
Programs: EK Plat; (Happy) QR Exile
Posts: 939
While there's certainly more personal space, having tried it a couple of times now I'm in no particular hurry to make a special effort to travel on the New First Class again. Seats 1E and 1K suffer from galley noise, and I found my limbs had a tendency to fall out of the side of the new seat.
Irrespective of my comments, of course, you do have to try it for yourself!
Irrespective of my comments, of course, you do have to try it for yourself!
Mar 23, 2021 | 12:43 pm
#907
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Posts: 2,303
The slide out table in particular seems a bit rickety.
Mar 28, 2021 | 2:02 pm
#909
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Apr 4, 2021 | 5:27 pm
#911
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Location: Boston, MA
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Posts: 1,433
Apr 6, 2021 | 7:56 am
#913
Join Date: Jun 2020
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Posts: 320
For those that have been on this thread for a while, I finally booked my JFK-DXB (EK202) for mid June. The booking is in business class, I am hoping that my auto upgrade clears.... fingers crossed!
Apr 6, 2021 | 7:51 pm
#914
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Mileage Plus
Posts: 502
Good luck with the upgrade. I am also hoping to experience EK for the first time next spring.... so I look forward to your perception of F on EK