Emirates J class from Dublin
Aug 11, 2013 | 9:56 am
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Emirates J class from Dublin
Heading on a business trip in October which may become a regular thing if things go well. There are two direct ( well one really ) flights , emirates and etihad but it looks like I will be going with emirates. I have never flown with them before. Is their miles program generous? I see it's a 777 - 300. What seats are best to book ( I am with my business partner for the flight )
Are the seats a fully flat bed ?
Many thanks for any info in advance
Are the seats a fully flat bed ?
Many thanks for any info in advance
Last edited by porsche911; Aug 11, 2013 at 10:03 am
Aug 11, 2013 | 2:00 pm
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Business Class on the B777-300ER usually consists of Rows 6 and 7, then a galley and toilets, then Rows 8 to 11.
I prefer being in the mini cabin and in there I prefer Row 7 as the screens are on the bulkhead wall if in Row 6. If you like a window then Row 7 is not the best choice as the window is misaligned and awkward to look through, but if you prefer an aisle seat then Row 7 it is.
Seats are fully flat but not horizontal.
I prefer being in the mini cabin and in there I prefer Row 7 as the screens are on the bulkhead wall if in Row 6. If you like a window then Row 7 is not the best choice as the window is misaligned and awkward to look through, but if you prefer an aisle seat then Row 7 it is.
Seats are fully flat but not horizontal.
Aug 11, 2013 | 2:16 pm
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Cannot understand why in this day of " flat beds " why they are not horizontal - poor reflection on emirates compared then with others
Aug 11, 2013 | 4:25 pm
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Well, since the Emirates flights both ways are daytime flights you probably won't be sleeping, so the bed configuration probably doesn't matter too much. If you do want to sleep, then Etihad has a better seat.
Etihad also has more flights with better timings: the Emirates flight leaves Dubai at the crack of dawn (you'll be up at 4am) and gets back to Dubai after midnight (you won't be at your destination until at least 2am).
Both airlines have chauffeur drive at both ends so they are roughly the same on that front.
One real difference is the Dublin lounge: Emirates use the DAA lounge which is as basic as lounges get. Etihad have their own lounge which is much nicer.
Etihad also has more flights with better timings: the Emirates flight leaves Dubai at the crack of dawn (you'll be up at 4am) and gets back to Dubai after midnight (you won't be at your destination until at least 2am).
Both airlines have chauffeur drive at both ends so they are roughly the same on that front.
One real difference is the Dublin lounge: Emirates use the DAA lounge which is as basic as lounges get. Etihad have their own lounge which is much nicer.
Aug 11, 2013 | 10:00 pm
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Well, since the Emirates flights both ways are daytime flights you probably won't be sleeping, so the bed configuration probably doesn't matter too much. If you do want to sleep, then Etihad has a better seat.
Etihad also has more flights with better timings: the Emirates flight leaves Dubai at the crack of dawn (you'll be up at 4am) and gets back to Dubai after midnight (you won't be at your destination until at least 2am).
Both airlines have chauffeur drive at both ends so they are roughly the same on that front.
One real difference is the Dublin lounge: Emirates use the DAA lounge which is as basic as lounges get. Etihad have their own lounge which is much nicer.
Etihad also has more flights with better timings: the Emirates flight leaves Dubai at the crack of dawn (you'll be up at 4am) and gets back to Dubai after midnight (you won't be at your destination until at least 2am).
Both airlines have chauffeur drive at both ends so they are roughly the same on that front.
One real difference is the Dublin lounge: Emirates use the DAA lounge which is as basic as lounges get. Etihad have their own lounge which is much nicer.
Aug 12, 2013 | 12:21 pm
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Aug 12, 2013 | 12:46 pm
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Just booked j class row 10 - as the flight is early AM and I am out for a late dinner the night before should I head to the J lounge and just chill out there rather than paying $$$$$$ for 3/4 hours sleep