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Originally Posted by Lara H
(Post 14244357)
... is there somewhere at the airport to freshen up, such as showering...
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Originally Posted by Lara H
(Post 14244357)
Total newbie here so you can douse me down if you wish, but hopefully there is at least one kind soul that may be able to assist.
I keep reading DREADFUL reports of Emirates...(what happened?) and we are flying with them in September. I am hoping that some advice can be given as to what seats to choose for DH and me as we have never flown Emirates before, only the good ol' flying 'roo! We are flying on 22/9 from Melbourne to Dubai, with aprox 2 hr stop and then onto their new destination, Madrid.The flights are respectively EK 407 777-300ER & EK141 A330-200. Return is on 8/10 from Venice to Dubai, with aprox 4 hr stop, and back to Melbourne. Flights are EK136 A330-200 & EK408 777-300ER Also, what will happen at Dubai? Will we be allowed to get off the plane on our outward journey, and is there somewhere at the airport to freshen up, such as showering? I have searched the website but it only mentions First & Business class...we are at the back of the plane in Economy! Any other tips and hints will be gratefully appreciated...except to cancel the booking!:rolleyes: I fly ex MEL a lot. If it was me, I would have taken a different route as 14+ hrs in Y in EK is going to be tough, even with the world's best IFE. You could have taken EK405, which stops in SIN. It's only a 1hr layover, but it breaks up the flight into 2 x 7hr chunks. You may (and I say that cautiously) receive an upgrade email prior to departure (3-days) but they are sporadic at best, so don't count on it. And don't worry about being flamed here on the EK forum. We're all very civilised here. You'll only get flamed over on the UA forum. And those guys on the QF forum (dont start me...) ;) |
Originally Posted by eightblack
(Post 14269673)
You could have taken EK405, which stops in SIN. It's only a 1hr layover, but it breaks up the flight into 2 x 7hr chunks. |
Great!(not) Sounds like it won't be a good way to start our holiday.
Is there anyway we might be able to swap to the EK405? I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but here goes...you have all been great so far! Is it advisable to order a "special" meal rather than have one that is for the rest of the cattle? |
Originally Posted by Lara H
(Post 14279009)
Great!(not) Sounds like it won't be a good way to start our holiday.
Is there anyway we might be able to swap to the EK405? I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but here goes...you have all been great so far! Is it advisable to order a "special" meal rather than have one that is for the rest of the cattle? The only advantage I know of with special meals is that you get to eat sooner than everyone else. On EK they don't usually run out of meal options, and the regular food is pretty good imo. Special meals reduce opup chances though, so I doubt many on FT would subscribe to the idea of ordering them. |
Tall Ozzie newbie
Hi sorry to barge in on this thread but a prompt answer from one of you more experienced would be great.
I'm on an EK flight ex Zürich tomorrow and thought best to check in tonight... I'm 190cm and have come up with the following seating prorities... 1st - rows 46, 47, 48, a, k, b, j. 2nd - Emergency exits. 3rd - rows 24, 38, g, f, e, d. Does this sound like a reasonable choice to go in with ? Also I fly home from Zürich twice every year and Emirates seems to be the best in all things plus price... Am I right with such an assumption ??? Ta |
Originally Posted by Australia_home
(Post 14284979)
Does this sound like a reasonable choice to go in with ?
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Originally Posted by Australia_home
(Post 14284979)
Hi sorry to barge in on this thread but a prompt answer from one of you more experienced would be great.
I'm on an EK flight ex Zürich tomorrow and thought best to check in tonight... I'm 190cm and have come up with the following seating prorities... 1st - rows 46, 47, 48, a, k, b, j. 2nd - Emergency exits. 3rd - rows 24, 38, g, f, e, d. Does this sound like a reasonable choice to go in with ? Also I fly home from Zürich twice every year and Emirates seems to be the best in all things plus price... Am I right with such an assumption ??? Ta As far as I know, the last few rows don't add any leg room. If you're flying alone, then the added advantage of a pair of two seats doesn't help. My first choice for leg space would be emergency exit (aisle and middle) seats. The window ones have the door in front and the curve of the aircraft is not nice if you are tall. Ask for these at check in. Second would be the bulkhead seats. The aisle is better because you can stretch your legs into the front beside the bulkhead. I'd always choose aisle over a center seat though. The G seats are great because if you're right handed, you can eat without having to constrain your arm. Can't comment on ZRH- Oz prices, but doing it on EK probably gets you Silver, so that's a good deal. Etihad only flies to GVA, QR has a limited network to Oz. SQ is an option, but probably more expensive. Hope that helps. |
Originally Posted by ung1
(Post 14285225)
Hi, welcome to FT Australia_home!
As far as I know, the last few rows don't add any leg room. If you're flying alone, then the added advantage of a pair of two seats doesn't help. |
Originally Posted by Electrostar
(Post 14290615)
I think Row 46 has slightly more leg room than 47 and 48. I flew 47K then 46J recently and there did seem to be more space on Row 46, partly because the seats are not well aligned with the row in front. I quite like 46B or 46J when travelling alone as there is good space beside you, once you have taken off.
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Just booked on the A380 From Man To Bkk and requested 42A on all legs, in your opinion, What are your prefered seats on the A380 in Economy?
I have been up stairs a few times, But unable to get a good sleep. Malc |
Originally Posted by malct
(Post 14320007)
Just booked on the A380 From Man To Bkk and requested 42A on all legs, in your opinion, What are your prefered seats on the A380 in Economy?
I have been up stairs a few times, But unable to get a good sleep. Malc |
What are the 68/ 81 A/K seats ung1? Whoops,just found it on seat guru.
You may have guest, I didn't get away for a July holiday, No deals to be Add :mad: |
If you found Seatguru did you also notice there was no Seat 42A? Although I think the numbers do change right at the front on some aircraft.
PS I hope you didn't book for the first week of the A380 ex Man. I hear it's to be delayed by a week. |
I am on a 3-class config flight from DXB to RUH next week (the one that departs at 1.55am)...
Which are the seats in F? |
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