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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Sep 18, 2024 | 2:47 am
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Oct 6, 2024 | 9:25 am
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Hi All,
New to EK. Trying to better understand life here.
Looking at possible award booking HND DXB ORD for 2 in late February mid week.
It appears both segments have a 777 with Expert Flyer showing 6 seats (1-1-1) in F.
Does that mean these aircraft have the (what it appears this sub calls) “game changer” F seats?
Any other factors to consider in drilling down to specific aircraft type interior configurations?
Thanks you!
New to EK. Trying to better understand life here.
Looking at possible award booking HND DXB ORD for 2 in late February mid week.
It appears both segments have a 777 with Expert Flyer showing 6 seats (1-1-1) in F.
Does that mean these aircraft have the (what it appears this sub calls) “game changer” F seats?
Any other factors to consider in drilling down to specific aircraft type interior configurations?
Thanks you!
Oct 6, 2024 | 11:47 am
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Hi All,
New to EK. Trying to better understand life here.
Looking at possible award booking HND DXB ORD for 2 in late February mid week.
It appears both segments have a 777 with Expert Flyer showing 6 seats (1-1-1) in F.
Does that mean these aircraft have the (what it appears this sub calls) game changer F seats?
Any other factors to consider in drilling down to specific aircraft type interior configurations?
Thanks you!
New to EK. Trying to better understand life here.
Looking at possible award booking HND DXB ORD for 2 in late February mid week.
It appears both segments have a 777 with Expert Flyer showing 6 seats (1-1-1) in F.
Does that mean these aircraft have the (what it appears this sub calls) game changer F seats?
Any other factors to consider in drilling down to specific aircraft type interior configurations?
Thanks you!
There is only one other F seat (although some
will have updated fabrics and newer tech), so no other considerations I can think of.
Issue I see is obviously your odds of getting two award seats on that route are lower (but not impossible) than on ordinary F flights that would have eight or 14 seats. But the J on those aircraft (per your post in another thread) will also be what most consider to be the better J product, so not a disaster.
Feb 4, 2025 | 3:13 pm
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Feb 8, 2025 | 10:52 am
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Hi, EK flyers; somewhat new to EK here. We have flights in F between DXB -CPT and JNB - DXB on the 777 with a 1-2-1 configuration. I noticed they blocked two seats and have two fewer seats available in the F/A fare buckets on each flight. Is that for a potential last-minute aircraft change to the 1-1-1 configuration? Our flights are in April.
Feb 8, 2025 | 10:56 am
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Hi, EK flyers; somewhat new to EK here. We have flights in F between DXB -CPT and JNB - DXB on the 777 with a 1-2-1 configuration. I noticed they blocked two seats and have two fewer seats available in the F/A fare buckets on each flight. Is that for a potential last-minute aircraft change to the 1-1-1 configuration? Our flights are in April.
Feb 8, 2025 | 11:24 am
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Feb 8, 2025 | 11:31 am
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Some of us wouldn't consider that a downgrade. I prefer the old First 77W to the A380. Suites are more spacious and 14 pax on a packed A380 is way too many. If you want to guarantee a New First 77W experience, book from ORD which is the only NA gateway that has scheduled New First service. The only downside is the abomination that is ORD T5 but that is survivable if you ignore the disgraceful SAS (contract) Lounge and just park yourself at Rick Bayless' Tortas Frontera, right across from or near the usual EK gate.
Feb 8, 2025 | 12:59 pm
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Some of us wouldn't consider that a downgrade. I prefer the old First 77W to the A380. Suites are more spacious and 14 pax on a packed A380 is way too many. If you want to guarantee a New First 77W experience, book from ORD which is the only NA gateway that has scheduled New First service. The only downside is the abomination that is ORD T5 but that is survivable if you ignore the disgraceful SAS (contract) Lounge and just park yourself at Rick Bayless' Tortas Frontera, right across from or near the usual EK gate.
Feb 8, 2025 | 2:36 pm
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A perfect world would have the smaller and more spacious F cabin on the 77W with the A380 F shower spas (even 1 would suffice and tbh the shower would be nice, but I would be happy with just a larger space) Having such ample room to move around and change clothes comfortably is great.
