Jul 5, 2016, 3:30 pm
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Beware: Last Minute Equipment Swap can result in a 10 across 77W even though it shows 9 across during booking
Answers to Most Frequently Asked Questions
777 Fleet Facts/Plan - 34 777-300ERs Total as of November 2018 - RL is available on All 777s - configuration reported based on FTer trip report noted in this topic
+ for 77A/M/B (New/Refurbished/10-abreast)
Links to other Discussions
Link to first post in this thread with seat maps
Answers to Most Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, Royal Laurel (RL) cabin is available on ALL 777s
- Wifi is available on all 777s when it works.
- 77N/Seatguru V1 (38J/64W/211Y) - No longer in service
- 77A/Seatguru V2 (39J/56W/238Y) - 9-abreast Y cabin with WiFi
- 77M/Seatguru V3 (38J/64W/221Y) - 9-abreast with WiFi and 10 extra seats added in the rear Y cabin
- 77B/Seatguru V4 (39J/56W/258Y) - 10-abreast Y with new color scheme
- Kitty Jet
s are: Shining Star Jet (77A)and Hand-in-Hand (77M)- Currently serving ORD - Involved in a baggage cart incident at BKK on 9 NOV 2023, might be out of service a little - Seasonal changes are to be expected in the summer months; 77B aircraft will be shifted onto European routes and 77A/M aircraft will substitute in on North American services.
777 Fleet Facts/Plan - 34 777-300ERs Total as of November 2018 - RL is available on All 777s - configuration reported based on FTer trip report noted in this topic
- 0x 77Ws (Original Configuration with PL recliner J seats)
- 0x 77Ns / Seatguru V1 38-64-211 (First Configuration with RL lie flat J seats)
- 13x 77Ms / Seatguru V3 38-64-221 (Retrofitted from 77N with 10 more seats added in the rear Y cabin) converted from 77Ns starting summer of 2015/ended in 2H2016 - B-16703 (Hello Kitty Sanrio Family), B-16705, B-16706, B-16707, B-16708, B-16709, B-16710, B-16711, B-16712, B-16713, B-16715 (Star Alliance), B-16716, B-16717(Leased to Air NZ)
- Currently flies on TPE-LAX (Two night time flights, varies on the daytime flight), TPE-AMS (via BKK), TPE-CDG, TPE-LHR (via BKK), TPE-VIE, TPE-VIE (via BKK), Variable SFO(BR7/8 only)
- 11x 77As / Seatguru V2 39-56-238 in Service - B-16718, B-16719, B-16720, B-16721, B-16722 (Hello Kitty Shining Star), B-16723, B-16725, B-16726, B-16727, B-16728, B-16729
- Currently flies on TPE-JFK/IAH/ORD/YYZ/Variable LAX and SFO service
- 10x 77B / Seatguru V4 39-56-258 with 10-abreast economy cabin - B-16730, B-16731, B-16732, B-16733, B-16735, B-16736, B-16737, B-16738, B-16739, B-16740
- Currently flies on TPE-SFO [2x daily(BR17/18/27/28) w/ variable daytime service(BR7/8)], TPE-SEA, TPE-YVR
- Total of 34 777-300ERs + 5 777 Fs in the fleet when all aircraft are delivered
+ for 77A/M/B (New/Refurbished/10-abreast)
- Wifi/SMS - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/eva-...i-service.html
- Improved AVOD - larger screen, multi-point, tablet style interaction(Tablet only available on 77A and 77B in RL), new Android-based IFE system on all aircraft
- USB/Power at every seat
- AVOD box removed from bottom of seat - more leg room
Links to other Discussions
- New 77A Configuration: EVA Air - Business Seat Question on 77W EVA Air - Business Seat Question on 77W
- Economy: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/eva-a...777-300-a.html
- Elite and Economy Discussions: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...you-think.html
- Elite Discussions: EVA AIR Elite Class Premium Economy Review (777) EVA AIR Elite Class Premium Economy Review (777)
- 77N Elite Trip Report: http://www.flywithdinh.com/blogs/eva-air-elite-class/
- 77N Kitty Jet Trip Report: EVA Air Hello Kitty Transpacific Royal Laurel Class 2014 EVA Air Hello Kitty Transpacific Royal Laurel Class 2014
- RL Discussions: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...rel-class.html
- 10 Abreast Seating Discussions: EVA goes 10 abreast 777 EVA goes 10 abreast 777
- EVA Air Hello Kitty Service Changes(updated regularly by airline): http://www.evaair.com/en-global/abou...e.html?filter=
Link to first post in this thread with seat maps
Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on an EVA 777-300ER
Sep 16, 2016, 11:42 am
#331
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Sep 17, 2016, 3:06 am
#333
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 41
Looks like b-16729 had been flying routes, anyone can confirm this has the 10-abreast?
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/b-16729
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/b-16729
Sep 19, 2016, 8:30 am
#334
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Location: USA
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Posts: 653
I can't compare to CX but I used the BR wifi in April LAX-TPE and it worked great. I didn't try to stream anything but the web browsing was quick (not lightening fast, but quick).
Sep 19, 2016, 10:46 pm
#335
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 542
I don't get a chance to fly business almost ever so I don't know much about it. I need to get to BKK from DFW so I was thinking DFW-ORD-TPE-BKK since availability is great on BR right now (plus I can grab dinner with my folks in Chicago). Is there a difference in the J class on the 777s? If so, how can I make sure I get the right one. This will be June 24, 25, or 26 of 2017.
Sep 20, 2016, 12:41 am
#336
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: BR Gold, MPC Silver
Posts: 320
Sep 25, 2016, 5:03 pm
#339
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: BR Diamond, Dynasty Flyer Paragon, Marriott Lifetime Plat
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I don't get a chance to fly business almost ever so I don't know much about it. I need to get to BKK from DFW so I was thinking DFW-ORD-TPE-BKK since availability is great on BR right now (plus I can grab dinner with my folks in Chicago). Is there a difference in the J class on the 777s? If so, how can I make sure I get the right one. This will be June 24, 25, or 26 of 2017.
Sep 25, 2016, 9:20 pm
#340
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 542
The only difference in J class is the controller for the IFE and the meal service. One has the digital touch screen, the other has the traditional kind. The meal service on TPE-BKK is their regional product service, which means they give you the food via a tray, instead of setting you table. Since Chicago is a new destination, you will get the plane with WIFI. TPE-BKK is already operated by WIFI equipped aircraft.
Sep 26, 2016, 10:18 am
#341
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: BR Gold, MPC Silver
Posts: 320
Eva Air Wifi Review
I took BR05 - LAX - TPE on Sept 23. Paid 21.95 for 24 hours pass.
Wifi satellite access is being provided by t-mobile with the downlink registering somewhere in Alstead Germany.
First 3 hours of the flight, I was able to use email and skype/viber messaging. Tried Remote desktop to a couple of amazon servers and they failed.
Speedtest.net shows between 2 to 3 mbps download, failed upload, 1384ms ping.
Somewhere after 3 hours and 5 hours (took a nap) into the flight and over Hawaii, connection became unavailable and I kept trying to refresh for about an hour before taking my sleep.
5 hours from TPE, wifi was active but it was very spotty with a couple of times losing connection for 20 minutes at a time.
Next time, I will just sign up for 3 hours access and plan on just using the service in the first initial hours of the flight and near the end.
I took BR05 - LAX - TPE on Sept 23. Paid 21.95 for 24 hours pass.
Wifi satellite access is being provided by t-mobile with the downlink registering somewhere in Alstead Germany.
First 3 hours of the flight, I was able to use email and skype/viber messaging. Tried Remote desktop to a couple of amazon servers and they failed.
Speedtest.net shows between 2 to 3 mbps download, failed upload, 1384ms ping.
Somewhere after 3 hours and 5 hours (took a nap) into the flight and over Hawaii, connection became unavailable and I kept trying to refresh for about an hour before taking my sleep.
5 hours from TPE, wifi was active but it was very spotty with a couple of times losing connection for 20 minutes at a time.
Next time, I will just sign up for 3 hours access and plan on just using the service in the first initial hours of the flight and near the end.
Sep 26, 2016, 11:01 pm
#342
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: BR Diamond, Dynasty Flyer Paragon, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,926
Looks like b-16729 had been flying routes, anyone can confirm this has the 10-abreast?
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/b-16729
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/b-16729
Sep 26, 2016, 11:55 pm
#343
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Pque, PH
Programs: Hilton HHonors Gold
Posts: 67
Notice of Service Change - Hello Kitty
Hi there,
Upon reading this on EVA Air's website: http://www.evaair.com/en-us/flight-i...t.html?filter=
It seems that the Houston (IAH) Hello Kitty plane will be changed to a normal 777 one starting 30 OCT 2016 to 25 MAR 2017.
I am wondering if the replacement 777 will still be on the "A" config with the new AVOD?
Upon reading this on EVA Air's website: http://www.evaair.com/en-us/flight-i...t.html?filter=
It seems that the Houston (IAH) Hello Kitty plane will be changed to a normal 777 one starting 30 OCT 2016 to 25 MAR 2017.
I am wondering if the replacement 777 will still be on the "A" config with the new AVOD?
Sep 27, 2016, 6:44 pm
#344
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: BR Diamond, Dynasty Flyer Paragon, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,926
Hi there,
Upon reading this on EVA Air's website: http://www.evaair.com/en-us/flight-i...t.html?filter=
It seems that the Houston (IAH) Hello Kitty plane will be changed to a normal 777 one starting 30 OCT 2016 to 25 MAR 2017.
I am wondering if the replacement 777 will still be on the "A" config with the new AVOD?
Upon reading this on EVA Air's website: http://www.evaair.com/en-us/flight-i...t.html?filter=
It seems that the Houston (IAH) Hello Kitty plane will be changed to a normal 777 one starting 30 OCT 2016 to 25 MAR 2017.
I am wondering if the replacement 777 will still be on the "A" config with the new AVOD?
Oct 27, 2016, 9:18 am
#345
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: UA Plat, HH Diamond, MR Gold, Hertz Prez Circle
Posts: 572
Anyone have preferences for the 773er RL fore or aft cabin? I'm in 6K but the aft cabin is smaller, sometimes it's quieter and you get more attention in the smaller cabins? I flew the fore cabin last time and it was ok.
Curious to hear opinions?
Curious to hear opinions?