worst experience - high expectations
Mar 2, 2010 | 11:28 am
#16
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Warm Welcome
I would assume that this was the second leg of the flight LHR-DXB-DEL and what he meant that the food on the second sector was an improvement on the first leg. I agree with the other contributors that this is a complaint with little in the way of specifics. Perhaps he is related to the OP from LAX whose wife had a broken leg, I mean toe, ouch!
did cross my mind on reading the OP's rant. Anyways since the welcome for the OP has been pretty warm so I guess we won't be hearing much from the OP again if not anything.
However I have never understood why don't we give people a chance and I am sure that they will learn how to contribute to this forum in a proper and correct manner making this forum even more meaningful & a much richer resource of information.
Safe Flying
EGT
Mar 2, 2010 | 11:38 am
#17
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The EK forum seems to have a higher percentage of '1 post Charlies' than the other forums that I go on (BA/CO).
Even if English isn't his first language, then why bother registering on an English language website to post a one paragraph rant?
Cheers,
Rick
Even if English isn't his first language, then why bother registering on an English language website to post a one paragraph rant?
Cheers,
Rick
Mar 2, 2010 | 7:42 pm
#18
Join Date: Oct 2009
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I would prefer to see a "rant" from time to time instead of having nothing at all. I do feel that some of the members her are harsh with some of the posts. Intolerance with "weak" posts is really unacceptable, to me at least.
For the OP, I would welcome you from my side any time. Yes I do feel some EK flights have poor services. EK flight attendants used to be some of the best around the world. Lately, I feel EK has turned its back on quality and concentrated on quantiity.
P.S. Never fly to/from LHR unless u r desperate.
For the OP, I would welcome you from my side any time. Yes I do feel some EK flights have poor services. EK flight attendants used to be some of the best around the world. Lately, I feel EK has turned its back on quality and concentrated on quantiity.
P.S. Never fly to/from LHR unless u r desperate.
Mar 2, 2010 | 8:46 pm
#19
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Have to agree with many posts, if you make a complaint whether to EK or this board about quality of service it needs to be more detailed and constructive if you want to be taken seriously.
Mar 2, 2010 | 11:39 pm
#20
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Welcome to FlyerTalk.
OP is entitled to their opinion. I have travelled regularly since 1969. Thousands and thousands of flights. I cannot even count the nnumber of airlines that I have travelled. Hundreds and hundreds of business and first class trips.
My business class trip on Emirates in 2009 was by far my worst business class trip ever. It was a 777, and when I looked back in coach, at 10 across I though it was a sardine can.
Additional detail from OP would be great.
OP is entitled to their opinion. I have travelled regularly since 1969. Thousands and thousands of flights. I cannot even count the nnumber of airlines that I have travelled. Hundreds and hundreds of business and first class trips.
My business class trip on Emirates in 2009 was by far my worst business class trip ever. It was a 777, and when I looked back in coach, at 10 across I though it was a sardine can.
Additional detail from OP would be great.
Mar 3, 2010 | 12:03 am
#21
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Welcome to FlyerTalk.
OP is entitled to their opinion. I have travelled regularly since 1969. Thousands and thousands of flights. I cannot even count the nnumber of airlines that I have travelled. Hundreds and hundreds of business and first class trips.
My business class trip on Emirates in 2009 was by far my worst business class trip ever. It was a 777, and when I looked back in coach, at 10 across I though it was a sardine can.
Additional detail from OP would be great.
OP is entitled to their opinion. I have travelled regularly since 1969. Thousands and thousands of flights. I cannot even count the nnumber of airlines that I have travelled. Hundreds and hundreds of business and first class trips.
My business class trip on Emirates in 2009 was by far my worst business class trip ever. It was a 777, and when I looked back in coach, at 10 across I though it was a sardine can.
Additional detail from OP would be great.
The EK economy certain didn't feel any more cramped than any of the others, BA was by far the worst for that.
As far as service goes, they are behind Singapore in that respect for sure but certainly not the worst, BA again take the award for that.
In summary, yes I don't care much for BA, AF aren't up to much either.
In overall terms I'd probably put the airlines in 3 groups.
1) Singapore
2) EK, Etihad and Qatar
3) BA, AF and KLM although KLM were better than the other 2.
Almost all of the flights were on 777s.
Mar 3, 2010 | 11:22 am
#22
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ATW
Posts: 35
Rant?
The OP had an experience that did not live up to expectations. Rant? No, just an observation. Whether this was his first airline trip or millionth, to denigrate him because he has not flown as many times as other "elite" flyers, shows some real "class".
Mar 3, 2010 | 12:49 pm
#23
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Posts: 104
What a horrible way to react to this poster. No wonder if they never post anything again. Just hope the English standards of those who ridiculed him/her are as perfect as they thought those of the OP should be.
Mar 4, 2010 | 3:17 pm
#24
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Safe Flying
EGT
Mar 5, 2010 | 9:14 am
#25
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Actually, given that the OP can spell 'disappointing', I'm sure he/she has no issues with English. It seems to be a case of several typographical errors. Which points to a lack of effort in trying to get one's point across. If you're going to post here, have the decency to read through what you've written to make sure it is coherent and to provide details so that people can help you. Otherwise, don't post.
No point holding everyone to your own standards. Everyone should post what they want within the FT T&C.
Mar 5, 2010 | 9:19 am
#26
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I travelled from London to Dubai ok EK-512. This was my first experience on Emirates and truly disappointing. Starting from the rude and unpleasant checkin staff at Heathrow airport to a very bad customer service within the ar-plane I was not at alconvinced that this is a world class airline especially after travelling on more than 13 airlines till date. The quality of food as well was sub standard.
However i would like to mention that the custmoer service and food quality had impoved on the Dubai- Delhi sector.
However i would like to mention that the custmoer service and food quality had impoved on the Dubai- Delhi sector.