Emirates LHR to AKL, no more A340?

[cottonfoo]

Hello, I just had a look online to get an idea of prices for a flight to Auckland in December. I noticed the website in question said that only 777s are in operation for those flights, when it used to be just the LHR to DXB leg. I much prefer their A340 J class for the long haul. Have Emirates stopped the A345 for that trip now? Thanks.

[helen-damnation]

Hi Cottonfoo,

Yes, it's due to a rearrangement of the aircraft on the routes. Presumably the bean counters can make another bean or two by doing it.

Regards,

H-D

[John47]

Have just done LGW DXB SYD and return. The DXB SYD went onto AKL and is an A380. The 777 is used for the LGW DXB leg.

[OverRun]

There may very well have been pax appeal for the 777 over the A345.

[Skylion]

The 777 J seat is generally better than the A345's. The A380 though is in a league of its own with superb cabin layout and well used bar area.