EVA Air vs Egypt Air in Business?
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EVA Air vs Egypt Air in Business?
I've been looking at these two products, but the only information I can find on Egypt Air seems to be a couple of years old.
Basically, I'm aware that Egypt Air's new business seats on their 777-300s are regarded as "adequate" by most FFs who have flown them recently. Certainly a big step up from where they once were. What I don't know is if all their 777-300s are the new business cabins? I know the ones from LHR-CAI are, but what about the ones flying CAI-BKK? They show as 777-300 aircraft, but are they the same as the ones flying from LHR?
Also, how does this product on Egypt Air compare to the EVA product? EVA is coming out around £200pp dearer than Egypt - is it worth that extra?
Then there's also their Elite cabin, which I've heard is totally bearable? This would be cheaper than business in Egypt Air.
Any ideas?
Basically, I'm aware that Egypt Air's new business seats on their 777-300s are regarded as "adequate" by most FFs who have flown them recently. Certainly a big step up from where they once were. What I don't know is if all their 777-300s are the new business cabins? I know the ones from LHR-CAI are, but what about the ones flying CAI-BKK? They show as 777-300 aircraft, but are they the same as the ones flying from LHR?
Also, how does this product on Egypt Air compare to the EVA product? EVA is coming out around £200pp dearer than Egypt - is it worth that extra?
Then there's also their Elite cabin, which I've heard is totally bearable? This would be cheaper than business in Egypt Air.
Any ideas?
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Ok, thanks.
What's the J product like on Eva?
Out of interest, has anyone flown the new J cabins on Egypt Air? Are they really as far improved from their old ones as people seem to be saying?
What's the J product like on Eva?
Out of interest, has anyone flown the new J cabins on Egypt Air? Are they really as far improved from their old ones as people seem to be saying?
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Do you already have a status with Star Alliance (*A)? (Looking at your profile, I do not think so...) Do you plan to fly more frequently with *A?
You have these 2 options:
- choose Egyptair (all B777-300's have new product) and start accumulating *A miles (choose the program wisely - for example A3 has the lowest *A Gold qualification rules)
- choose EVA - then you still need to choose the FF program wisely - you may join EVA program OR check which *A airlines already have FF relationship with EVA (and what the conditions are - do you earn only FF miles or also status/tier miles)
BTW... Can I advertise my recent MS Trip Report http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...ankruptcy.html
You have these 2 options:
- choose Egyptair (all B777-300's have new product) and start accumulating *A miles (choose the program wisely - for example A3 has the lowest *A Gold qualification rules)
- choose EVA - then you still need to choose the FF program wisely - you may join EVA program OR check which *A airlines already have FF relationship with EVA (and what the conditions are - do you earn only FF miles or also status/tier miles)
BTW... Can I advertise my recent MS Trip Report http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...ankruptcy.html
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Here are two comparable publicity videos of the respective 77W products of BR and MS, both with similar music; the MS video goes straight into the business cabin view, while in the BR vid, business cabin views start at 0:50:
EVA Air 777-300ER
Egyptair 777-300ER
The MS J cabin is 2-3-2, while the BR J class is 2-2-2; funnily though the former vid makes the cabin seem wider when they are both the same aircraft; maybe they shot more of the front of the BR plane, or because the seats are wider...anyhow, interesting comparison.
EVA Air 777-300ER
Egyptair 777-300ER
The MS J cabin is 2-3-2, while the BR J class is 2-2-2; funnily though the former vid makes the cabin seem wider when they are both the same aircraft; maybe they shot more of the front of the BR plane, or because the seats are wider...anyhow, interesting comparison.
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I had a very pleasent experience on the upper deck of a 747 in Business
Nice crisp linen, quiet cabin, low loads, decent wines.
I couldn't ask for much more. EVA got my vote.
Nice crisp linen, quiet cabin, low loads, decent wines.
I couldn't ask for much more. EVA got my vote.
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Thanks for all the replies, guys.
We decided on Eva in the end. I wasn't sure about dragging a 3 year old around CAI airport after reading some of the reports on the place. (I also wasn't sure about sitting next to a 3 year old all that way on a dry airline... )
We decided on Eva in the end. I wasn't sure about dragging a 3 year old around CAI airport after reading some of the reports on the place. (I also wasn't sure about sitting next to a 3 year old all that way on a dry airline... )