Trip Reports - Emirates Airlines A380 suites from LHR-DXB photo report




Flyingfox
Oct 2, 09, 3:59 pm
The suites are excellent with plenty of space and are very private. This is the most private way to fly, it seems, outside of a private flight. I flew in a centre seat for this sector, then chose a window seat for the second sector, for some variety.

The centre suites are best suited for couples who wish to interact. There is an electronic partition in the centre which can be raised or lowered to essentially turn the suite into a private one. The one downside to the centre seats is the lack of sunlight and natural lighting. You must rely on the lighting system instead. There is almost no direct light afforded to these seats, even in the daytime, due to the walls and doors on the suites.

Upon boarding a drink is offered and this is followed by Arabic coffee and dates before departure. No amentiy kits were offered on either segment because they were daylight flights, I suppose. No pyjamas were offered but I asked and was given a pair to wear on both segments. They do give you a bag containing a flannel, slippers, and eyemask. There is a booklet that outlines the features of the seat on the desk-like area, and a writing kit in a drawer. This includes paper, envelopes, and a pen (all in a box which can be taken). There is also a basket containing snack items (mostly chocolates, but also dried fruits, mints, and crisps) - they remove this upon takeoff and bring it back once you're in the air.


Flyingfox
Oct 2, 09, 4:00 pm
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Flyingfox
Oct 2, 09, 4:01 pm
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AGSF
Oct 2, 09, 5:48 pm
Great photo report! I think you really captured the whole experience rather well.

I have to say though, If I had a choice between EK first and LX first (widely considered to be two of the very best first class services out there today), I would definitely choose LX. I think that Swiss's first class is so much more reserved, understated, and un-cluttered. I find EK's first (at least from the pictures I've seen) to be completely overwhelming from the gold trim, mirrors and complicated seat, to the huge amounts of food and drink that are always present.

Flyingfox
Oct 2, 09, 6:21 pm
Great photo report! I think you really captured the whole experience rather well.

I have to say though, If I had a choice between EK first and LX first (widely considered to be two of the very best first class services out there today), I would definitely choose LX. I think that Swiss's first class is so much more reserved, understated, and un-cluttered. I find EK's first (at least from the pictures I've seen) to be completely overwhelming from the gold trim, mirrors and complicated seat, to the huge amounts of food and drink that are always present.

Thanks for the comments.

I've done both LX and EK in F and I really have to say that I actually think EK is better because of the privacy factor. Service-wise, it's Swiss. Food-wise, it's a toss up. But seat and bed wise, EK beats Swiss (including the new F seats on Swiss). The gold trim is not too bad when you're actually in the seat, it's not really overwhelming.

janehoya
Oct 2, 09, 8:51 pm
This is a great report. Personally, I really enjoy the reports that have lots of photos as yours did. I've heard so much about EK's F product but hadn't seen photos. While the gold is certainly heavy and I wouldn't decorate my home in that vein, I think it looks quite tolerable for a plane. I was in LH F in June and found it very underwhelming, although the FCL in FRA was awesome. How is EK's ground experience?

Flyingfox
Oct 2, 09, 9:02 pm
This is a great report. Personally, I really enjoy the reports that have lots of photos as yours did. I've heard so much about EK's F product but hadn't seen photos. While the gold is certainly heavy and I wouldn't decorate my home in that vein, I think it looks quite tolerable for a plane. I was in LH F in June and found it very underwhelming, although the FCL in FRA was awesome. How is EK's ground experience?

Thank-You.



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