I booked my youngest a one way flight from Bangkok to Manchester via Dubai of course in 1st as a treat for doing well at University over the last 3 years.

When we discussed the schedule, and looked at the equipment, I suggested she might like to try the A380, for the WOW effect, so I phoned the local office here in BKK where I am at the monent, and was told that despite the flights being 2 months away, there is no more availability, on the A380 flight that, the preceeeding or the following day, which I find hard to beleive.
Anyway, I emailed Skywards, and they too confirmed that they are unwilling to make the change to the A380 flights, at which I have to say I am a bit dissapointed, the replay almost smacks of Flying Blue's "I'm sorry Sir, this is not possible" attitude, and not what I expected of Emirates to a long time Gold member, trying to treat his daughter.

As it is she's on 777's both legs, one with and one without Suites.