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HB7 Dec 27, 2017 8:17 am
777-200LR First Class
 
Hi All,

Apologies if I have missed this somewhere - but I wanted to ask about first class on the 777-200LR fleet. As I understand it, the newest aircraft was delivered in 2009, making it virtually 9 years old.

I know it is a private suite, however what is the IFE system like? Have any of these aircraft had a refurb recently?

Thanks

Flame3601 Dec 27, 2017 8:47 am
I am sorry to inform you that EK are removing first class on the 777-200LR fleet. I have never flown on the -200LR so am not sure what first class ICE/IFE is installed, however i reckon and believe it is an older IFE system compared to what is on offer on the other 777-300ER's - aka not ICE digital.

skywardhunter Dec 27, 2017 8:51 am
It was just recently announced that the B77Ls will be refurbished which includes the removal of F and change of J from 7-abreast to 6-abreast

m3red Dec 27, 2017 9:23 am
Originally Posted by HB7 (Post 29219018)
Hi All,

Apologies if I have missed this somewhere - but I wanted to ask about first class on the 777-200LR fleet. As I understand it, the newest aircraft was delivered in 2009, making it virtually 9 years old.

I know it is a private suite, however what is the IFE system like? Have any of these aircraft had a refurb recently?

Thanks
its decent enough - flown in this to Sez and Hnd a few times and it’s in better condition than the oldest 777s...

downtheback. Dec 27, 2017 5:07 pm
Originally Posted by HB7 (Post 29219018)
Hi All,

Apologies if I have missed this somewhere - but I wanted to ask about first class on the 777-200LR fleet. As I understand it, the newest aircraft was delivered in 2009, making it virtually 9 years old.

I know it is a private suite, however what is the IFE system like? Have any of these aircraft had a refurb recently?

Thanks
At the moment, the 777-200LR's have the original ICE widescreen, the same as the 2nd batch of 77W's and first batch of A380s. Assuming you're flying a 77L pre-reconfig, this is what you'll have.

HB7 Dec 27, 2017 8:08 pm
Thanks for the responses everyone, I'm flying back home soon (Australia) and need to go to Brisbane for a couple of days for work purposes. The 77L's departure is a good time out of Dubai for me, however I I will most likely pick one of the other 2 flights.

Bravo2K Dec 28, 2017 4:15 am
Originally Posted by HB7 (Post 29221307)
Thanks for the responses everyone, I'm flying back home soon (Australia) and need to go to Brisbane for a couple of days for work purposes. The 77L's departure is a good time out of Dubai for me, however I I will most likely pick one of the other 2 flights.
If EK430 suits you timing wise, I would take it. The 77L F is fine, including ICE and it is probable that either of the 2 other flights may offer the same ICE.

kq747 Dec 28, 2017 7:31 am
Originally Posted by Bravo2K (Post 29222212)


If EK430 suits you timing wise, I would take it. The 77L F is fine, including ICE and it is probable that either of the 2 other flights may offer the same ICE.
I agree. The ICE is at worst digital widescreen which is still solid IMO. Interestingly enough, my last two scheduled 77L flights were both switched to 77Ws and they were both airframes with the latest ICE.

Seat54 Dec 28, 2017 7:31 pm
Originally Posted by skywardhunter (Post 29219136)
It was just recently announced that the B77Ls will be refurbished which includes the removal of F and change of J from 7-abreast to 6-abreast
I heard rumours but where did they just announce this change to 6 abreast (which has long been overdue)

skywardhunter Dec 28, 2017 7:54 pm
Originally Posted by Seat54 (Post 29225198)


I heard rumours but where did they just announce this change to 6 abreast (which has long been overdue)
Quick Google search: https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dubai-emirates-goes-two-class-to-hike-777-200lr-sea-443285/

ft101 Dec 28, 2017 7:55 pm
Originally Posted by Seat54 (Post 29225198)
I heard rumours but where did they just announce this change to 6 abreast (which has long been overdue)
Tim Clark talked about it at the Dubai Air Show. It gets a mention here:

Emirates Eliminating First Class From Boeing 777-200LR Fleet - View from the Wing

Seat54 Dec 28, 2017 9:10 pm
Originally Posted by skywardhunter (Post 29225254)
Given the amount of stuff I read I had completely failed to see this, then again work sometimes takes over all free time and I miss things.
Shame they are not going to 1-2-1 like others but I shall be interested to see what the 2-2-2 layout brings.

I also heard that brilliantly awful plan to change their coffin world seats next year as well (that came from crew during a recent flight to LAS, they said they were on some panel/group and things were changing)

Flaneurs Dec 28, 2017 9:37 pm
Originally Posted by Seat54 (Post 29225436)
Given the amount of stuff I read I had completely failed to see this, then again work sometimes takes over all free time and I miss things.
Shame they are not going to 1-2-1 like others but I shall be interested to see what the 2-2-2 layout brings.

I also heard that brilliantly awful plan to change their coffin world seats next year as well (that came from crew during a recent flight to LAS, they said they were on some panel/group and things were changing)
You must mean LAX as I am fairly certain EK doesn’t fly to LAS yet. Maybe the bling factor makes it a perfect match?

Seat54 Dec 28, 2017 9:46 pm
Originally Posted by Flaneurs (Post 29225505)
You must mean LAX as I am fairly certain EK doesn’t fly to LAS yet. Maybe the bling factor makes it a perfect match?


No I was making comment about another airline also updating their business product
Brilliantly Awful - BA
Coffin World - Club World

Sorry, I should have made it clear.


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