LAX to DXB: Delta or ... ?
Jan 29, 2012, 5:56 pm
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LAX to DXB: Delta or ... ?
Need to do a quick trip to the Arabian Peninsula (paid J). Considering LAX-ATL-DXB on DL. Could those of you who have taken the ATL-DXB flight please comment on the service? It is a 77L with flat beds, which is good, but how is the overall experience? Is DL a good choice, or go with AF or KE instead, or forget ST altogether and go with Emirates or Etihad (ultimately, I need to end up on the Red Sea coast, but Dubai or Abu Dhabi are a good start)? I am very familiar with DL's BE product on TPAC and TATL routes, but since this is one of the longer flights, perhaps DL puts its best foot forward? Any opinions are much appreciated. Thank you all for your input!
Jan 29, 2012, 6:47 pm
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Actually, you should considering to flying on EK. There is direct flight from LAX-DXB. You don't have go through ATL. Instead, you can take on EK is a right choice for you.
Jan 29, 2012, 9:06 pm
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Jan 30, 2012, 6:03 am
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Originally Posted by nfg05:17913659
77L is Delta's best product but EK for sure
Plus the EK lounge in DXB is *far* better than the AF lounge to which DL BE pax get access. If you do fly DL, use the PP lounge instead.
Last edited by irfan23; Jan 30, 2012 at 6:16 am
Jan 30, 2012, 8:58 am
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Just be aware that AS no longer offers class of service bonuses on many partners. Just saw it posted on One Mile at a Time...
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Jan 30, 2012, 9:19 am
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EK comfort and service is much better, and a direct flight. To me, Delta does not give a great overseas service, they do much better domestic. The DL 777 is looking a bit worn, I flew it the other day and it was filthy. The EK fast track upon arrival in Dubai works great. Their lounge is overcrowded and a big letdown, but the airport is really nice, full of good shopping. Have flown both, and EK is a much more pleasant experience.
Jan 30, 2012, 11:39 am
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Thank you all for the responses! The consensus is clear (I flew EK in F recently, it is a superb product indeed. J looked great too. Thought that DL's ultra-long-haul 77L service may be better than their regular TATL/TPAC BE). Things got slightly more complicated, need to travel from MIA now, but should be able to connect via JFK. EK has a 380 flight late in the evening.
Thanks and safe travels to everyone!
Thanks and safe travels to everyone!
Jan 30, 2012, 11:42 am
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Need to do a quick trip to the Arabian Peninsula (paid J). Considering LAX-ATL-DXB on DL. Could those of you who have taken the ATL-DXB flight please comment on the service? It is a 77L with flat beds, which is good, but how is the overall experience? Is DL a good choice, or go with AF or KE instead, or forget ST altogether and go with Emirates or Etihad (ultimately, I need to end up on the Red Sea coast, but Dubai or Abu Dhabi are a good start)? I am very familiar with DL's BE product on TPAC and TATL routes, but since this is one of the longer flights, perhaps DL puts its best foot forward? Any opinions are much appreciated. Thank you all for your input!