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 9, 2021, 9:30 am
#977
Join Date: Nov 2021
Posts: 2
Who can confirm the type of seats in Business Cabin for DXB - MCO (EK 219 on Jan 1, 2022)?
Seat Guru says it's still the angle lie seats (old configuration/cabin for 777)
Emirates website says the 777 has been updated/redesigned.
Before we buy 4 seats and spend the $$$, would be nice to know with certainty!
TIA
Seat Guru says it's still the angle lie seats (old configuration/cabin for 777)
Emirates website says the 777 has been updated/redesigned.
Before we buy 4 seats and spend the $$$, would be nice to know with certainty!
TIA
Nov 9, 2021, 9:36 am
#978
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: EK Gold, A3 *G, AB Gold, Jetblue Mosaic
Posts: 1,386
Who can confirm the type of seats in Business Cabin for DXB - MCO (EK 219 on Jan 1, 2022)?
Seat Guru says it's still the angle lie seats (old configuration/cabin for 777)
Emirates website says the 777 has been updated/redesigned.
Before we buy 4 seats and spend the $$$, would be nice to know with certainty!
TIA
Seat Guru says it's still the angle lie seats (old configuration/cabin for 777)
Emirates website says the 777 has been updated/redesigned.
Before we buy 4 seats and spend the $$$, would be nice to know with certainty!
TIA
Nov 9, 2021, 10:04 am
#979
Join Date: Nov 2021
Posts: 2
Business is 5x the price of economy and we have 2 kids under the age of 10 traveling with us, so its a big difference for the crappy old seats if that's what we get stuck with.
Thanks for the quick reply kq747.
Nov 9, 2021, 1:16 pm
#980
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: EK Gold, A3 *G, AB Gold, Jetblue Mosaic
Posts: 1,386
That's not very encouraging since it doesn't seem like there is a guarantee on which type!
Business is 5x the price of economy and we have 2 kids under the age of 10 traveling with us, so its a big difference for the crappy old seats if that's what we get stuck with.
Thanks for the quick reply kq747.
Business is 5x the price of economy and we have 2 kids under the age of 10 traveling with us, so its a big difference for the crappy old seats if that's what we get stuck with.
Thanks for the quick reply kq747.
Nov 23, 2021, 6:35 am
#981
formerly JackDann
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 1,649
Can I just confirm - as per the Wiki, that there are still only 9 777's operating the new F? As i'm using this as some guidance on a booking i'm looking to make. Seems like a very low number considering this was announced 4 years ago.
Nov 23, 2021, 6:53 am
#982
Join Date: May 2020
Location: DXB and JNB
Programs: EK Plat; QR Gold
Posts: 507
I believe the newest 77W in the current fleet was delivered in 2018. Presumably the plan was to start accepting 77Xs thereafter, but that has been delayed. EK hasn’t been big on retro-fitting (although I see they are doing so for PE on 100-odd aircraft), and I suppose that since the old F is a pretty decent, there’s no pressing need to do so.
Nov 24, 2021, 5:47 am
#983
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 201
I'm on EK209 this week (EWR-ATH) and the seat map recently changed to this:
Does this mean it is going to be the new first class? I never heard of this route having the new planes, so I'm a bit confused. How can I confirm and what are the chances it will change again?
Does this mean it is going to be the new first class? I never heard of this route having the new planes, so I'm a bit confused. How can I confirm and what are the chances it will change again?
Nov 24, 2021, 6:01 am
#984
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver • DEN-APA
Programs: AF Platinum, EK Gold, AA EXP, UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 21,596
Unusual for this route so cross your fingers/pray that they don't swap planes.
Definitely looks like a one off since the seat map for Sunday is the only one in the next week with new First.
Interesting that EF shows the flight to be F4 A4 and you appear be the only passenger, despite the EK.com seat map which is notorious for blocking seats.
A simple call to EK will unblock 2A for you if you are interested.
Last edited by SFO777; Nov 24, 2021 at 6:18 am
Nov 24, 2021, 8:17 am
#985
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 201
Yes indeed. You just won the lottery. That is the new First Class cabin seating.
Unusual for this route so cross your fingers/pray that they don't swap planes.
Definitely looks like a one off since the seat map for Sunday is the only one in the next week with new First.
Interesting that EF shows the flight to be F4 A4 and you appear be the only passenger, despite the EK.com seat map which is notorious for blocking seats.
A simple call to EK will unblock 2A for you if you are interested.
Unusual for this route so cross your fingers/pray that they don't swap planes.
Definitely looks like a one off since the seat map for Sunday is the only one in the next week with new First.
Interesting that EF shows the flight to be F4 A4 and you appear be the only passenger, despite the EK.com seat map which is notorious for blocking seats.
A simple call to EK will unblock 2A for you if you are interested.
Also, what exactly is F4/A4? Any reason to select 2A over 2K?
Nov 24, 2021, 8:25 am
#986
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver • DEN-APA
Programs: AF Platinum, EK Gold, AA EXP, UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 21,596
2A is more private as there is a wall (the backside of 2F) across from it as opposed to the open door of 2F across from 2K. If there is no one in 2F, then it's not an issue.
Last edited by SFO777; Nov 24, 2021 at 10:17 am
Nov 24, 2021, 8:29 am
#987
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: New York
Programs: EK Platinum, AA EXP, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,145
1A and 1E open next to each other, and 2K and 2F open next to each other. Next to 2A and 1K, there is a wall, which gives more privacy.
From 2A, there is technically no one seated right next to you. 2A is my preferred seat in the new F.
Dec 27, 2021, 4:53 am
#990
Join Date: Nov 2021
Programs: Accor Diamond; Hilton Diamond; Emirates Gold
Posts: 7
The new F is definitely on the DXB-IAD route. Managed to fly in it on 24th Dec as an upgrade from my business class seat. It was not full as there were only 2 of us there, but was definitely the best experience.
There is an HDMI port here in front left under desk panel (in Suite 2A). I did manage to hook my Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 into it and use Dex mode to view Netflix and other apps. The laptop HDMI also work in port. Very flexible use wise and sound carries via HDMI which can be toggled in settings on the screen.
There is an HDMI port here in front left under desk panel (in Suite 2A). I did manage to hook my Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 into it and use Dex mode to view Netflix and other apps. The laptop HDMI also work in port. Very flexible use wise and sound carries via HDMI which can be toggled in settings on the screen.
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