Originally Posted by Legalbee

Dh and I are considering returning to YYZ from JNB on emirates with a stopover in Dubai. Routing would be JNB-DXB-YYZ. 777 on 1st leg and 380 on 2nd leg. (Using points on outbound with other carrier)

Price difference isnt bad between the 2(about $1200 Cdn ea.).

Sleeping is a big factor but I understand both J and F are full lie flat. Ive looked at menus and although there are some differences not a biggie for us. Both have chauffeur service. The suites sound interesting given that we havent done F in a very long time(like 20 yrs ago...lol), although we are not strangers to J. Although Im not sure that "sounds interesting" is worth the extra $1000 ea.

Having read some horror stories I also dont like the idea of paying for F and then dealing with fighting with Emirates if they downgrade which seems to happen frequently ?

Is there anything else we should be considering ? Opinions ?