Having been a loyal emirates business/first class flyer for a few years, a recent trip to New York meant that I had to use BA. I had considered routing via dxb, but my client would have passed out when I told them the cost!

I was quite interested to see how other airlines bus products/service stacked up against EK, so was quite excited. I know that sometimes we all have our little niggles with EK, however I think from my recent experience with BA I have been a little spoilt by EK.

BA lounge versus EK lounge - EK wins...on the basis that I couldn't find any champagne at BA (I know it was there somewhere), and the food choice at BA was full meal or a packet of crisps.

BA crew versus EK crew - EK wins....I know I was on a sleeper service from NY to LHR, but when I wake up and try to get a drink of water, it should not take 20 mins.

BA meal service versus EK - EK wins......BA, slop on a plate...you could still see the tin foil marks on the food

BA seat versus EK seat - hard one this....I think they are comparable, the only thing I missed was the massage function!! (I am only 5"2 so most seats fit me!!!)

When all is said and done, BA have convinced me that I still love emirates, and whilst they are not perfect, I would take EK over BA anytime!