About to make an award booking, are both the QF A330 and EK 777 business cabins fitted out with fully flat skybeds or is there a chance of copping one of the older angled flat bed or not even a bed style seat at all? Thanks in advance. Thinking of giving EK a spin for something different, from the rumours around the traps I could only assume their business cabins would beat QF? Cheers
Sorry also would be doing BKK-SYD on either QF24 or EK418 and this is the leg I would be considering using the extra points for business not on the way over seeing its a bit of a waste on a day flight (Would love to of course but the balance wont allow!) Thanks again
I would go with QF 23 on the outbound, as the timing is a lot better (arrives BKK mid-afternoon rather than past midnight), and if you're QF Platinum you get the F Lounge.
I would go with EK 418 on the return, as the timing is similar, so give EK a spin for the lolz.
Ah neither has a fully flat skybed. They both use angled beds on the this route. The only difference is EK has a superior entertainment system and possibly better service. But YMMV
QF A330's have the original Skybed 1, it is at an angle, but at least the cabin is 2-2-2. Emirates 777's are mostly angled seats, and in 2-3-2 (even their A330's are 2-3-2). If you go Emirates try to avoid the 3 in the centre, it's not a lovely experience! (QF A330s are due for the new flat business 'suites', but don't think any aircraft have been converted yet)
Returned o/night from HKG a couple of weeks ago on a QF A330, managed an ok sleep, the Skybed is longer than most angled beds, so not too bad. Crew did a quick supper service and late mini-breakfast to maximise sleep
I travel this route all the time and have tried both airline offerings. QF cabin is better for sleeping, service is a bit hit and miss on EK. EK lounge is better than QF lounge, EK also offer limo service for first/business passengers. This means Holden Statesman/Caprice transfers in Syd, and Merc E220 transfers in BKK. Bonus is you can earn QF SC and points on EK flight
Take EK
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About to make an award booking, are both the QF A330 and EK 777 business cabins fitted out with fully flat skybeds or is there a chance of copping one of the older angled flat bed or not even a bed style seat at all? Thanks in advance. Thinking of giving EK a spin for something different, from the rumours around the traps I could only assume their business cabins would beat QF? Cheers
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Both QF and EK have lie flat (angled) seats in Business for this sector. QF use the A330 and EK the 777.
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Sorry also would be doing BKK-SYD on either QF24 or EK418 and this is the leg I would be considering using the extra points for business not on the way over seeing its a bit of a waste on a day flight (Would love to of course but the balance wont allow!) Thanks again
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I would go with QF 23 on the outbound, as the timing is a lot better (arrives BKK mid-afternoon rather than past midnight), and if you're QF Platinum you get the F Lounge.
I would go with EK 418 on the return, as the timing is similar, so give EK a spin for the lolz.
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Ah neither has a fully flat skybed. They both use angled beds on the this route. The only difference is EK has a superior entertainment system and possibly better service. But YMMV
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QF A330's have the original Skybed 1, it is at an angle, but at least the cabin is 2-2-2. Emirates 777's are mostly angled seats, and in 2-3-2 (even their A330's are 2-3-2). If you go Emirates try to avoid the 3 in the centre, it's not a lovely experience! (QF A330s are due for the new flat business 'suites', but don't think any aircraft have been converted yet)
Returned o/night from HKG a couple of weeks ago on a QF A330, managed an ok sleep, the Skybed is longer than most angled beds, so not too bad. Crew did a quick supper service and late mini-breakfast to maximise sleep
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All of the above are good suggestions. Just Remember: Should you book the Emirates option, use a QF code-share Flight No.
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Cheers all
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I travel this route all the time and have tried both airline offerings. QF cabin is better for sleeping, service is a bit hit and miss on EK. EK lounge is better than QF lounge, EK also offer limo service for first/business passengers. This means Holden Statesman/Caprice transfers in Syd, and Merc E220 transfers in BKK. Bonus is you can earn QF SC and points on EK flight
Take EK