Need help deciding which flight to book!
Sep 4, 2025 | 11:54 am
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Need help deciding which flight to book!
Spouse and I want to celebrate our 25th anniversary by taking a first-class flight on EK from DXB to JFK. Neither of us has flown EK First before and don't know if we will be able to afford to do so again, so this is like a bucket-list item for us, especially the chance to shower on a plane. We have a choice between either a non-stop DXB-JFK flight or a 1-stop via MXP (no plane change). If time is not an issue, would it be more fun to take the 1-stop flight, in terms of having longer to enjoy the cabin's offerings (and possibly even take TWO showers since it is two separate flight segments? :-)
Sep 5, 2025 | 7:40 am
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Sep 5, 2025 | 7:50 am
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I agree with this, while certainly a novelty and a nice thing to have on a long flight it isn't exactly a great shower experience. Nothing wrong with taking the longer routing with a stop, but I wouldn't do it just for a chance at another shower. Two other things to consider - 1) They have moved EK205/206 to a 777 in the winter months (not sure when your flight is planned for) and 2) Even though the "experience" may be longer if you are sleeping or just enjoying a good movie or something, a stop in the middle of a long journey can be a real drag. While it is the same plane, you do need to disembark in MXP and end up in the lounge during the stopover.
Sep 5, 2025 | 12:09 pm
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Thank you so much for the insight! Yes, our flight would be in late January, and while EK 205 currently shows as an A380, if there is a chance for it to be down-gauged to a 777 that would be too much of a risk to take in this regard. We will stick to the non-stop then. Also, do you remember how tall the shower stall is? I am over 6 feet tall and I wonder if I will even fit. :-) Neither ChatGPT nor Google AI seems to know the answer...
Sep 5, 2025 | 4:39 pm
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You'll be fine but it won't be super pleasant. Think utilitarian shower and not luxurious. The water pressure is between ok to so so.
But since it's your first time and bucket list item, I'm sure you'll have fun. And definitely take the nonstop.
But since it's your first time and bucket list item, I'm sure you'll have fun. And definitely take the nonstop.
Sep 5, 2025 | 7:46 pm
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Thanks so much for all the info, much appreciated! Yes, will definitely take the nonstop...