Seat Selection
Oct 2, 2015 | 2:55 am
#17
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Europe
Programs: EK plat, ex-FB gold, Accor plat
Posts: 1,074
Anyway, if I have the choice between center E/F and aisle E/F, I'll definitively go for aisle when travelling solo.
The idea of sleeping inches from a complete stranger ... yerk ... It depends on your neighbor though ... (I'm not very lucky on this
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Oct 2, 2015 | 3:11 am
#18
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,482
Also OP, you can look on Google Street View in the interior of the A380 J cabin which should help you make your decision:
http://www.emirates.com/english/flyi...ates_a380.aspx
http://www.emirates.com/english/flyi...ates_a380.aspx
Oct 2, 2015 | 6:26 am
#19
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: UK
Programs: Emirates Skywards Silver
Posts: 384
Well since this flight departs at 1.35 and lands at 8.30 pm London time in Dubai, I don't suppose that sleeping will be that high on the agenda.
One of the great things about Emirates is the ICE system so there is plent to keep one occupied during the course of the flight.
So I have gone for 17B but guess I will spend a fair amount of time in the bar at the back anyway
Thanks for the input everybody - and hey, you never know maybe a window seat will be a no show
One of the great things about Emirates is the ICE system so there is plent to keep one occupied during the course of the flight.
So I have gone for 17B but guess I will spend a fair amount of time in the bar at the back anyway
Thanks for the input everybody - and hey, you never know maybe a window seat will be a no show
Oct 3, 2015 | 4:15 am
#20
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Dublin
Programs: EK Blue,VS,BA, Krisflyer, Hilton Gold , Radisson Gold , Hyatt Gold.
Posts: 427
They are doing a good rate to upgrade to F.. thinking of trying it for one of the sectors as it's an experience i would love to try out. Would you guys go for to or from dubai. I was thinking the return trip as i could experience the F lounges etc in Dubai ...
Oct 3, 2015 | 4:26 am
#21
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,482
Cash or miles? I would also recommend ex-DXB.
Oct 3, 2015 | 4:32 am
#23
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,482
From a strictly miles maximising perspective I think that would depend entirely on the way you earned the miles and the upgrade cost, vis-a-vis the cheapest F availability you can find for your travel dates minus your J class cost 
On the other hand, EK miles expire strictly after 3 years and can't really be transferred out so that might tip your decision...
For me it would depend on the cash charges as well - I find the best value is upgrading a J saver on a space available basis when F is nearly full as EK don't charge surcharges on upgrades but have extortionate redemption surcharges.
On the other hand, EK miles expire strictly after 3 years and can't really be transferred out so that might tip your decision...
For me it would depend on the cash charges as well - I find the best value is upgrading a J saver on a space available basis when F is nearly full as EK don't charge surcharges on upgrades but have extortionate redemption surcharges.
Oct 3, 2015 | 5:11 am
#24
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Dublin
Programs: EK Blue,VS,BA, Krisflyer, Hilton Gold , Radisson Gold , Hyatt Gold.
Posts: 427
From a strictly miles maximising perspective I think that would depend entirely on the way you earned the miles and the upgrade cost, vis-a-vis the cheapest F availability you can find for your travel dates minus your J class cost
On the other hand, EK miles expire strictly after 3 years and can't really be transferred out so that might tip your decision...
For me it would depend on the cash charges as well - I find the best value is upgrading a J saver on a space available basis when F is nearly full as EK don't charge surcharges on upgrades but have extortionate redemption surcharges.
On the other hand, EK miles expire strictly after 3 years and can't really be transferred out so that might tip your decision...
For me it would depend on the cash charges as well - I find the best value is upgrading a J saver on a space available basis when F is nearly full as EK don't charge surcharges on upgrades but have extortionate redemption surcharges.
Oct 3, 2015 | 5:18 am
#25
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,482
Yes - the miles expire strictly on a rolling one month basis 3 years after they are earned. You can however use them for upgrades or redemptions for travel a year after the expiry date, but you'll need to pull the trigger on the redemptions etc. before expiry (and if you then cancel, they are gone forever).
Oct 3, 2015 | 5:47 am
#26
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,930
What is the offer and where is it from?
Oct 3, 2015 | 8:45 am
#27
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,930
Well since this flight departs at 1.35 and lands at 8.30 pm London time in Dubai, I don't suppose that sleeping will be that high on the agenda.
One of the great things about Emirates is the ICE system so there is plent to keep one occupied during the course of the flight.
So I have gone for 17B but guess I will spend a fair amount of time in the bar at the back anyway
Thanks for the input everybody - and hey, you never know maybe a window seat will be a no show
One of the great things about Emirates is the ICE system so there is plent to keep one occupied during the course of the flight.
So I have gone for 17B but guess I will spend a fair amount of time in the bar at the back anyway
Thanks for the input everybody - and hey, you never know maybe a window seat will be a no show
Oct 3, 2015 | 8:46 am
#28
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Dublin
Programs: EK Blue,VS,BA, Krisflyer, Hilton Gold , Radisson Gold , Hyatt Gold.
Posts: 427
Oct 3, 2015 | 8:55 am
#29
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,482
Given a J flex is 1500 EUR each way and a F flex is 1700 EUR for travel next week, your J ticket initially should have been very cheap to make it worthwhile, imho...
Oct 3, 2015 | 9:35 am
#30
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: TX
Programs: AA Platinum, IHG Diamond, Hertz President's Circle, Enterprise Platinum
Posts: 1,309
A380 bulkhead
Flying dfw to Dubai. Currently have row 82 bulkhead. I am 6'8" tall, so am long legged. Next to bassinet seat.
What can I expect from this experience?
Regarding room, bumping due to bassinet, ife, power charging, etc.
First long distance flight, first a380,
Thanks for any advice, information.
What can I expect from this experience?
Regarding room, bumping due to bassinet, ife, power charging, etc.
First long distance flight, first a380,
Thanks for any advice, information.