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Emirates has unveiled the new suites for its Boeing 777 fleet at the Dubai Airshow and they are truly stunning. The new suites will first feature on Emirates’ new 777 aircraft, and your first chance to fly them will be on the Dubai/DXB > Brussels/BRU route on December 1, 2017. Unlike the current aircraft which have 8 First class suites, the new configuration will only have 6 suites per aircraft, giving each premium traveler 40 sq ft of space. There will be 2 rows of suites in a 1-1-1 configuration across the body of the aircraft.
Source: Image Courtesy of Emirates
The new suites, which were designed in collaboration with Boeing, Panasonic, Jacques Pierre Jean Design studio, Rockwell Collins interior systems, and Seattle-based Teague, will have a host of features including floor to ceiling enclosed doors and a new color palette for Emirates’ interiors.
Source: Image Courtesy of Emirates
The seats will also feature a “zero-gravity” position, which was inspired by technology developed by NASA. The position offers perfect comfort and relaxation.
Source: Image Courtesy of Emirates
Each suite also comes with an impressive 32-inch screen to enjoy the in-flight entertainment system, and a separate tablet screen to control the IFE. You will be able to enjoy the IFE using the supplied Bowers & Wilkins Active Noise Cancelling E1 headphones.
Virtual Windows
Each passenger will have three windows and will be provided with binoculars to gaze at the sky. If you are wondering what the suites at the center of the plane will look at, Emirates is introducing revolutionary virtual windows. The windows will be a screen broadcasting a live image of what is going on outside of the plane.
When it comes to interacting with the crew, Emirates has also raised the bar with the introduction of video chat from the comfort of your seat using the IFE controller.
How Do The New Suites Compare
As a premium product, the new suites deliver, even though they are not quite up to the standard of the Singapore suites we recently reported on. They are definitely way ahead of everything else out there except perhaps for the Etihad apartment. Although Emirates revealed a new Business class product during the same announcement, it is nothing to write home about with a 2-3-2 configuration! The new Business class is still behind the newly launched Delta business class suites and way behind the revolutionary Qatar Qsuites.
Our Take
Improvements to premium products are always good news, and when they are this good, they are excellent news. The new suites, coming hot on the heels of Singapore unveiling a new product, shows quite an interesting trend in aviation. While airlines are trying to cram more economy passengers in the back of the plane with constant pitch reduction, and going to 10 seats abreast on some wide-bodied jets, they also seem to be upping their premium product and giving passengers better and better facilities for a hefty premium. The strategy seems designed to combat the pressures from low-cost carriers, by offering a basic service at the back of the plane, while still providing a highly differentiated premium product at the front.
Source: Emirates
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Hello all. It is so frustrating. I have 5 legs in first with Emirates, but NONE has the new first class. Flights depart in September. The only good thing (except flying F) is that the tickets were rather cheap since I depart in CAI.
I’m wondering if anybody has a roadmap of routes of the new EK F product.
Looks great! Let me know when we can book it with points.
I have seen pictures of the new suites and the windows. Very nice but I have no desire to ever go to dxb, even to just be in a suite like this. I will wait and see if Europe ever gets this. Besides the Delta One Suites, that is. However, I’m cannot wait to try out those suites! Was there a post on those and I missed it?
I recently read through a post on a person having to redo their Amex MR balance. He went through several options with Amex and got approved for several cards. So to get the balances up on redemptions with hotel, airlines, etc., is this how most really try to get their balances up and to get these kind of suites? Or do most save up?
We’ve previously written about Delta suites and award availability: https://awardwallet.com/blog/lots-delta-one-suites-awards-now-available/, is that what you mean?
As for how people redeem for suites, it is typically either a lot of flying or a lot of spending on credit cards to rack up the rewards over time.
Many thanks again Howie. Sorry for any confusion re Etihad rather than Emirates. I was recovering from a recent trip – which of course I booked with miles!
Pretty impressive, but the miles redemption options don’t seem worth it.
The miles redemption option aren’t even available (as of this posting at least).
First Singapore’s new F suite, now Emirates…all on top of the already fabulous EY First apartment. The competition is heating up!
Looks good . Pity I dont have enough of points to do a redemption . Would have been great .
Its ok, most don’t — and for now, no award space is available!
Which airlines does Etihad partner with? Hopefully award space will open up on some US air partners.
You ask Etihad, but I’m assuming you mean Emirates. Here are their partners: https://www.emirates.com/us/english/skywards/about/partners/our-partners.aspx
That looks absolutely amazing. I’m due to fly Emirates for the first time next year, but unfortunately at the back of the plane!
Wow, looks amazing. Saving up my miles to redeem for something like this one day!
Beautiful and relaxing way to fly. Doubt I ever will but will keep hoping.
I’ve been saving Alaska Airlines miles for years with the goal of cashing in for a seat like this.
it seems there is zero award availability for these new suites
As of now, yes. I’d suspect they’ll stay like that for the short term.
Emirates always has amazing suites! I definitely want to stay in one one day!
Are these designed for single travelers only?
The suites are for 1 person per suite.
All only singles? Which carrier as the two-person suites?
The only one is the Etihad Residence. All others are 1 person per suite/seat.
I doubt I’ll ever be able to try a suite given how much miles have devalued. Looks nice though. Business is another story and doesn’t look worth trying.
Are these bookable like the others via Miles? Or is the use restricted?
As of now, they’re not — eventually, we’ll likely see space open to partners.
I want to try it out but using Alaska miles to redeem is way too much now
There is only one word for this – WOW!!!!!!!!!
Nice product!
Why not put these on long haul flights where passengers have the time to really enjoy the suites?
I want to try it out.
Wow, i suppose but I think its so way over the top that its unnecessary. I wish that basic airline seats were just plain comfortable with a tiny bit of room all around and leg support. Regardless, neat to see these pictures, if i traveled in one I don’t think I’d need an actual vacation.
I really hope these new suites will become available to book with miles. 🙂
Amazing! I would love to try them.
Wow! Why doesn’t US carriers have suites like these?
I wish I wish I wish I wish. But the miles just don’t seem to gather up as fast as I need them for something like this product. But it is fun to dream!
The suites are nice , hope they put them in the a380 too
Can’t wait to try it. Always wanted to try Emirates
too bad that JAL has raised the fuel surcharge
looking good
Very, very nice, unfortunately I will never have enough miles to book this award.
Looks pretty impressive, and not so much bling!
The problem with Emirates is that there are so many different configurations that it can be difficult to be sure which one you’re getting.
That and a “nothing special” Business Class makes it hard to find a reason to fly Emirates.
Boy, I am certain that I will never fly in a suite. I’ve never even been in a Boeing 777.
Less bling-y than expected 🙂 I don’t know if I’d want to get a middle seat, though.