Hi All,

I usually lurk around the BA and UA forums, but have found this forum very helpful for my upcoming Emirates flight. Basically, I have a few questions I would liked answered concerning my first flight with Emirates. Also it will be my first time to the Middle East! Please see my flight details below

EK0002 LHR-DXB 29 Dec A380
EK0853 DXB-KWI 30 Dec A332
EK0858 KWI-DXB 05 Jan 777-300ER
EK0001 DXB-LHR 10 Jan A380
All in Y class (I think it is a Y or U fare, or at least a higher priced economy fare)

1) What is the best non-exit row economy seat on the A380.

2) Right now I am in the front, 42A LHR-DXB, and 43K DXB-LHR....does the curvature of the plane effect seat comfort in those seats?

3) Has anyone gotten the 48 hour before departure upgrade offer email on any of these routes?

4) I talked to Emirates on the phone and quoted me a hefty price to upgrade the whole flight (cash, not miles), meaning that it is probably busy in J class?

5) Can anyone tell me what the J class availability is for LHR out/inbound? or all the flights, whichever is easiest.

6) What is your experience with upgrading at the gate/on board, any good deals?

Thank you in advance for your insights.