First class versus business
Aug 10, 2006 | 5:56 pm
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First class versus business
Within the next two months, my wife and I will be flying CAI-DXB-MRU-- our first flights on Emirates. I note that the cost premium between first class and business class is less than $125pp. I'm inclined to go for it, but for those familar with Emirates in general, and these flights in particular, would you recommend the first class?
Aug 10, 2006 | 6:44 pm
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From what I have seen on here, the planes that are used DXB-MRU aren't the refitted ones, so they don't have the best First class product. Also, I thought those were only two class planes according to the seating chart (which would account for price difference) but I could be wrong.
Its really up to you whether or not you want to do it, but I think for that particular route you wouldn't be really getting the real First Class treatment.
I could be wrong though, I've never flown it before. I'm flying it in economy next week though
Its really up to you whether or not you want to do it, but I think for that particular route you wouldn't be really getting the real First Class treatment.
I could be wrong though, I've never flown it before. I'm flying it in economy next week though
Aug 11, 2006 | 1:14 am
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Hey,
For $125pp (USD?) I would go for it without a doubt. In fact, on the older planes, IMHO the difference between First and Business is even greater in terms of seat pitch etc
Cheers
For $125pp (USD?) I would go for it without a doubt. In fact, on the older planes, IMHO the difference between First and Business is even greater in terms of seat pitch etc
Cheers
Aug 11, 2006 | 7:26 am
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With $125 price difference, go for first...
EK F and J are different... especially on the older a/c...
Of course, there will be no suites on EK 332, but then the full flat sleeper seats are much nicer than the EK J seats with limited pitch and recline. The width is also much better especially EK has 2-3-2 in J.
The food is also much better... on DXB-MUR and return, the meals are savory snacks and breakfast. The F snack selection is a bit better.
Amenities -- a nicer a/kit and PJ...
Also more bonus miles...
$125 sounds really good...
Carfield
EK F and J are different... especially on the older a/c...
Of course, there will be no suites on EK 332, but then the full flat sleeper seats are much nicer than the EK J seats with limited pitch and recline. The width is also much better especially EK has 2-3-2 in J.
The food is also much better... on DXB-MUR and return, the meals are savory snacks and breakfast. The F snack selection is a bit better.
Amenities -- a nicer a/kit and PJ...
Also more bonus miles...
$125 sounds really good...
Carfield
Aug 11, 2006 | 11:52 am
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Thanks for the information- it's very helpful. Sorry for the misinformation- the difference is US$224- but based on what you say, still worth it, I think. The fares were on ITA namely, US$864 (JOWEG1) and US$1088 (FOWEG1)- one-way (connecting two RTWs).
Aug 16, 2006 | 4:52 am
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Originally Posted by ReelChief
Thanks for the information- it's very helpful. Sorry for the misinformation- the difference is US$224- but based on what you say, still worth it, I think. The fares were on ITA namely, US$864 (JOWEG1) and US$1088 (FOWEG1)- one-way (connecting two RTWs).
On the MUR route they will have a mid level service, where they serve a meal (usually minus soup course, no caviar).
However the seats are where the huge difference lies. F class you will get a better sleep.