Originally Posted by
flyer_sam
Yes, as the last member mentioned, this will be from DXB-YYZ, so I believe that I'll have access to the F lounge. One last question - I read on several forums that the first class breakfast/lunch is not that great and only their dinner is different then J class. I'm also aware that the menu is the same on J and F, just a bit more "fancier" if you'd like to call it on F class in terms of presentation. Can anyone confirm if the breakfast/lunch is mediocre?
Also, have any of the members here noticed a substantial difference between the level of service between J and F class? Some people say the J class service is quite robotic not that great, while others say great things, so I'm a bit confused!
P.S.: this is my first J class flight on Emirates, I've previously used Etihad J class but they only flew 777 from YYZ so I know this will be a huge upgrade in terms of space and size!
In my opinion there is a very substantial difference in ‘level of service’. Whereas J is good, with up to 72 passengers in the A380 J cabin it is difficult to provide a personalised service although I have experienced crews who try really hard. In F there are a maximum of 14 passengers and that is noticeable in the service. Having said that, even in F there are differences between crews.
The difference in food is not as great. A few of the choices are the same in F and J, although the presentation in F is better. And in F there are one or two more options to choose from. There are always canapés and there is caviar.
The drinks, and - in my view - especially the wines are a world apart. Drinks in J are fine, but in F you can get top class wines (and Dom Perignon champagne, even the famed P2 if you are lucky). Also, if you are a cognac drinker there is the Hennessy Paradis (I personally don’t touch the stuff)
I would jump at a $900 upgrade for that sector, but it is and remains a personal choice, no matter how many FT opinions you collect.