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Originally Posted by skywardhunter
(Post 26325926)
A very close relative who is an EK A380 captain and through him have met around another 10 EK pilots (all South African, socialising in DXB). I was referring to pilots not cabin crew. Granted cabin crew (at EK) tend to be less committed at home than pilots, who often have families.
I remember talking to a BA captain in hotel lounge a few years ago (in Houston). He was saying he loved the long flights, as he only had to do 2 a month to get his hours in! :eek: |
Originally Posted by DYKWIA
(Post 26326604)
I suppose it depends on whether they are single or not.
I remember talking to a BA captain in hotel lounge a few years ago (in Houston). He was saying he loved the long flights, as he only had to do 2 a month to get his hours in! :eek: |
Originally Posted by DYKWIA
(Post 26326604)
I suppose it depends on whether they are single or not.
I remember talking to a BA captain in hotel lounge a few years ago (in Houston). He was saying he loved the long flights, as he only had to do 2 a month to get his hours in! :eek: |
Sorry to bump an older thread, but in searching the EK forum I couldn't find anything more recent. I'm considering pulling the trigger on CHC-SYD in F as I don't know when I'll ever be able to fly EK F at a similar price, but had a few questions:
1). The posts from 2016 in this thread seem to indicate that complimentary limo service is not offered to F passengers on this route. Is that still correct? 2). Do they offer the shower during the flight? 3). Do F passengers still get the same amenity kits other EK F passengers get on other routes? Really appreciate any info. Thanks in advance to all who can share any details! |
From https://www.emirates.com/au/english/...auffeur-drive/
Itineraries which are exclusively between New Zealand and Australia are not eligible for Chauffeur-drive. All other itineraries on Emirates-operated flights are eligible, including Business Class itineraries which involve a stopover in Australia. |
Thanks!
Now hope to find answers to: 2). Do they offer the shower during the flight? 3). Do F passengers still get the same amenity kits other EK F passengers get on other routes? Thanks in advance to all who can share any details! |
Originally Posted by FSUnole03
(Post 30025911)
2). Do they offer the shower during the flight?
Wheels up - wheels down is ~3:00 so more time to enjoy the first class seat & meal |
Last time I flew the sector in F, there were no amenity kits handed out (I suspect they’re not actually loaded for such a short flight) ; and I don’t recall anyone actually taking a shower. |
Originally Posted by Mwenenzi
(Post 30025921)
There are showers in the Mania lounge at CHC. :)
Wheels up - wheels down is ~3:00 so more time to enjoy the first class seat & meal |
Originally Posted by FSUnole03
(Post 30025967)
Yes it is only 3:00.....But isn't the meal abbreviated, including no caviar service?
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It is possible to have a shower on the trans tasman flight if desired
My recollection is that there are no fish eggs on the menu |
Google "emirates in flight menu"
Then CHC SYD https://www.emirates.com/au/english/experience/woyf/ https://www.emirates.com/au/english/...99ac55bd2e1480 https://www.emirates.com/au/english/...6d17eb8d254ca3 |
Originally Posted by FSUnole03
(Post 30025911)
Thanks!
Now hope to find answers to: 2). Do they offer the shower during the flight? 3). Do F passengers still get the same amenity kits other EK F passengers get on other routes? Thanks in advance to all who can share any details! 3). I was given a bag with Amenity Kit and pyjamas. |
As i recon from a SYD-CHC F A380 almost one year ago, at same time that crew swap happen while i was at SYD EK lounge, the ground staff cleaners really done a proper job since when back on board A/C, no blankets nor pillows in F - maybe it was a mistake but we had to get Blankets/pillows from J since no fresh neither used ones were made available..At same time No amenity kits, neither pyjamas were offered on this second segment SYD-CHC (not that i needed one due long segment before from DXB).. No one has taken shower on take segment - i didnt asked since enjoyed my shower on earlier leg DXB-SYD...
My journey was a multi cities with a 4 days stop over in SYD on the return and yes chauffeur is available for bookings as has been stated above. |
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