Best EK First Seating?

[Steady]

Now, to select the best time. Before dinner. Après dinner. I plan to be there first to select the best time.

I'm loving these questions Pushka as I am doing a similar trip in April and they are all of the things I am thinking. I'm doing F both ways so plan on a shower on the way over leaving more time at a better time for the Dom and cognac.

 

[Pushka]

I'm loving these questions Pushka as I am doing a similar trip in April and they are all of the things I am thinking. I'm doing F both ways so plan on a shower on the way over leaving more time at a better time for the Dom and cognac.

Hmm, I am baring my inner soul!

Maybe we should think that if people didn't take the shower then those attendants would be out of a job?

My excuse is all ready - I had a long day at work and a hot date in Brisbane.....lucky they dont know MrP is still back in Auckland........Maybe I should say I have a business dinner in Brisbane, but then I would need to bring Business clothes and makeup to change into.

 

[Aussie_flyer]

I was encouraged to shower akl-mel when i asked about it ... they have two staff dedicated to it so why
not?

 

[Steady]

Hmm, I am baring my inner soul!

Maybe we should think that if people didn't take the shower then those attendants would be out of a job?

My excuse is all ready - I had a long day at work and a hot date in Brisbane.....lucky they dont know MrP is still back in Auckland........Maybe I should say I have a business dinner in Brisbane, but then I would need to bring Business clothes and makeup to change into.

Your travelling first - you shouldn't feel like you need an excuse - it is part of the experience they offer in first.

 

[Hvr]

Ok am on this flight tonight (AKL-MEL) and will definitely ask for a shower. Am sitting in 1A.

Will advise how it goes.

 

[Pushka]

Ok am on this flight tonight (AKL-MEL) and will definitely ask for a shower. Am sitting in 1A.

Will advise how it goes.

Ask as soon as you are greeted at the door. They wont offer. I had to ask last Thursday and they didnt guarantee I'd be able to have one. I was lucky though. It was wonderful.

 

[Hvr]

Well I had my shower and it was awesome. As noted by Pushka they don't ask. As my dinner order was being taken I asked if I could have a shower after dinner.

As dinner was being served my confirmation was provided and when dinner was finished I was asked if I was ready to have my shower. When I confirmed I was I was taken there and shown how to use it.It was awesome and if you ever get the chance I suggest you take it.

I was in the left side shower, in front of seat 1A. Certainly not too small for me.

 

[pagingjoan]

Certainly, on longer flights, there will be an invitation, often before take off, to book a time for the shower.
It's easy to understand that this would not be the case on a flight of three or four hours.

 

[kevrosmith]

Booked to fly EK F on the following flights:

FCO-DXB B777 (was meant to be A380, but aircraft type changed after booking)
DXB-BKK-SYD B777

I'm currently seated in 1A on all sectors, though read somewhere recently that 2A may be "better" as it has 3 windows.

FCO-DXB is showing as this aircraft config via EF: SeatGuru Seat Map Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Three Class V2

While DXB-BKK-SYD is this config: SeatGuru Seat Map Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Three Class V1

Are the F Suites the same on these two configs?

Any comments/feedback/recommendations on seat selection for solo traveler highly welcomed. Haven't flown EK (in any class) before.

 

[pagingjoan]

Booked to fly EK F on the following flights:

FCO-DXB B777 (was meant to be A380, but aircraft type changed after booking)
DXB-BKK-SYD B777

I'm currently seated in 1A on all sectors, though read somewhere recently that 2A may be "better" as it has 3 windows.

FCO-DXB is showing as this aircraft config via EF: SeatGuru Seat Map Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Three Class V2

While DXB-BKK-SYD is this config: SeatGuru Seat Map Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Three Class V1

Are the F Suites the same on these two configs?

Any comments/feedback/recommendations on seat selection for solo traveler highly welcomed. Haven't flown EK (in any class) before.

Sorry, all my EK flights have been on the 380. Have seen a few varied reviews of the 777 but can't give a first hand report - and I'm sure you will have checked all the available sources. No doubt someone here will be able to give definitive answers, though.

 

[Joshua]

I have flown in 1A a couple times recently in an EK 77W. Can confirm there's three windows, unless the mirror behind the lamp and beverages confused me. I have also flown on the A380. Always in F I don't think there's any differences in the configurations, their F suite is pretty much standard across on everything.

IME there is absolutely no material difference between row 1 & 2, just choose a window seat! The A380 and 77W F products are also to my eyes, practically identical. As for the shower, they like to be quite organised on longhauls. I've been very lucky to fly it on a 16+ hour flight.

 

[pagingjoan]

I have flown in 1A a couple times recently in an EK 77W. Can confirm there's three windows, unless the mirror behind the lamp and beverages confused me. I have also flown on the A380. Always in F I don't think there's any differences in the configurations, their F suite is pretty much standard across on everything.

IME there is absolutely no material difference between row 1 & 2, just choose a window seat! The A380 and 77W F products are also to my eyes, practically identical. As for the shower, they like to be quite organised on longhauls. I've been very lucky to fly it on a 16+ hour flight.

I knew someone would come up with the answers, Joshua! And, on the basis of your statement that there is no difference in suite configurations between the 380 and the 777, I agree that it makes little, if any, difference which row you choose, as long as you have a window seat.

I do like to choose my F seat on QF but, perhaps because of the more enclosed set up of the EK suites, I really don't have a favourite there, having tried quite a few of them - almost always long haul and always window seats. The only factor might be having an earlier choice on booking a shower time - but even that can relate to when the bookings are taken and who is doing what at the time (having a bed made up, meal being served, drink being poured etc).

So I would say: Just pick a window suite, and enjoy the experience.

 

[Pushka]

We flew F on the 777 in January as a free upgrade (thankyou Mr Emirates) and then last week on the A380. I couldn't make out any difference in the suite. Obviously the shower in the 380.

For someone who rarely flew Business since 2 years ago and never before joining AFF, two F flights in just two months is staggering.