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Originally Posted by lost_in_translation (Post 36158853)

I love how cosy and private it feels. In contrast every F seat on the A380 feels exposed to multiple other seats when the doors are open

To each his own, but here I would disagree. The 777 suites are all in a straight line. So on the 777, A and E can look into each other's suites or have a conversation. I once had a gentleman in 2E with an airboot when I was flying DXB-BOS and we compared notes on our experiences and healing times while being in our respective seats. That can be a plus when flying with family but not when seeking privacy. The A380 suites do not offer a 'direct' view even when the doors are open because the suites are offset.

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Originally Posted by lost_in_translation (Post 36158853)

I suppose this merely proves how good EK F is generally that we’re reduced to this nitpicking :)

Absolutely!

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Originally Posted by jackiedada (Post 36159080)

My view is different, you have a direct view of one suite in 777 F (the opposite one) when both sets of doors are open but that's it. When the doors are closed it's also basically impossible to see into the window suites unless someone actually leans over on the 777. In A380 F the suites are offset, but what that means in practice is you can see everything the suite immediately in front of you is doing and the suite behind you can see everything you are doing (so 2A can watch 1E). It is also easier to see into the window suites when walking past on the A380.

Each to their own!

Excellent summaries by jackiedada and lost_in_translation about EK F on the 777 (non-game changer) and 380.

I am more in the camp of the 380 and have not had service issues, even with a full cabin, but ultimately am very happy with EK F.

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Originally Posted by lost_in_translation (Post 36158853)

It’s funny just how different people are, as I prefer 777 F! (Game changer first obviously, but even old 777 F over the A380)
- 14 suites is too many for an F product. If you’re flying on a second tier route then you might get a nice quiet cabin, but to LHR (or Australia or US) you might also get all 14 seats taken. Service can then be slow and it doesn’t feel exclusive enough. I was denied my choice of main course because it had run out by a couple of hours into the flight on a DXB-LHR a couple of months ago
- Row 2 on the 777 is my favourite F seat! I’ve never had anyone from J walk past knowingly and I love how cosy and private it feels. In contrast every F seat on the A380 feels exposed to multiple other seats when the doors are open
- The A380 is actually too quiet for me on overnight flights and I hate when trying to sleep hearing up to 13 other people doing dine on demand. The 777 background noise helps to drown out cabin noises

I suppose this merely proves how good EK F is generally that we’re reduced to this nitpicking :)

I completely agree ....... I too much prefer the F product in the 777 ....... Service on the A380 can be patchy, especially with a full or near full load. For example, In Dec on a flight out of JNB the service was slow and border line questionable ....... I also find that 14 suites takes away the exclusivity. The only upside of the 380 is the big Washrooms and the shower facility - but, after all these years the novelty factor has dwindled away.