Emirates Boeing 777 business class

An updated business class cabin offers a mixed experience

ANDREAS SPAETH

Brussels to Tokyo HOTEL REVIEW JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong HOTEL REVIEW Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs, Paris CAR REVIEW Mercedes AMG GT 63 GEAR REVIEW Stylish laptop bags BACKGROUND Launched in August, the refreshed Boeing 777 cabin serves routes such as Brussels, Zurich and Tokyo Haneda, with plans to roll out to six US destinations by February. Emirates eventually plans to refurbish 81 planes. BOARDING The boarding process in Brussels was a breeze, as I was the last premium passenger. Dubai was a different story, with its typically crowded gates, but arriving late worked in my favour and I boarded swiftly. THE SEAT The new 1-2-1 setup eliminates the middle seats of the old 2-3-2 layout, but there's a lack of privacy. There are no sliding doors or partitions –…

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