First Flight on Emirates
Nov 14, 2009 | 1:52 pm
#1
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First Flight on Emirates
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.
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.
Nov 14, 2009 | 9:58 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 226
As of now only configuration A is flying which has economy class starting from row 42. The first aircraft in configuration B will be received during december where the first row is 41 so will not be able to talk about experience of the aircraft curvature. On the current aircraft this is not a problem, the only concern is the lack of overhead stowage space in this area.
As the aircraft curves the overheads get very small on the outboard side and there are no stowages available on the inboard because you are adjacent to the staircase. If you dont get onboard early you may end up having to stow your bag in the other economy cabins.
Onboard upgrade is offered by EK and if i remember correctly it could be around US$2000 when i once enquired.
As the aircraft curves the overheads get very small on the outboard side and there are no stowages available on the inboard because you are adjacent to the staircase. If you dont get onboard early you may end up having to stow your bag in the other economy cabins.
Onboard upgrade is offered by EK and if i remember correctly it could be around US$2000 when i once enquired.
Nov 21, 2009 | 8:36 am
#3
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,990
I just had my first flight on Emirates. While I can't answer these questions, I just wanted to note I thought it was a fantastic airline, great service, wonderful lounge in Dubai.
While I must confess I expected a tad more in terms of food service in J Class, all in all, I was really impressed.
I wish Emirates was part of *Alliance. In fact, my next, connecting, flight was Turish Airlines. Which was akin to going from colour to black & white.
Cheers,
While I must confess I expected a tad more in terms of food service in J Class, all in all, I was really impressed.
I wish Emirates was part of *Alliance. In fact, my next, connecting, flight was Turish Airlines. Which was akin to going from colour to black & white.
Cheers,