First Time Emirates flyer, what to expect??
Jun 11, 2009 | 7:25 pm
#16
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PEK
Programs: Alas, the Gravy Train Hath Ended...just happy to be an OW Sapphire and a ST Ivory...whatever
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EK in Y has great service, and one that has brought me back to try it in Biz (I did BKK-HKG last year), but my one complaint is that their Y seats are a bit snug. I'm 6'3" and my legs were supporting the table on the 1st row of the Y cabin... 
....although I'd do it again...the best padding in coach of any plane I have ever been on. 
....although I'd do it again...the best padding in coach of any plane I have ever been on.
Jun 11, 2009 | 7:28 pm
#17
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: UA MP, Honors Gold
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it helped out a lot 
. The 200LR is used on this route. I wonder how the A330's of emirates are? (all of a sudden this AF crash is freaking me out with the pitot tube thing). Well i would be flying out a on weekday and coming back to BLR on a weekday so hopefully no problems there.
. The 200LR is used on this route. I wonder how the A330's of emirates are? (all of a sudden this AF crash is freaking me out with the pitot tube thing). Well i would be flying out a on weekday and coming back to BLR on a weekday so hopefully no problems there.The Airbus thing freaked me out for a moment too. Of course, it is probably far more risky being on the road in BLR or COK or pretty much anywhere in India.
Have a good flight and tell us how it went.
Jun 12, 2009 | 12:47 am
#19
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Location: BFL
Programs: EK Skywards Blue, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, AA Advantage, United Mileage Plus
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So right now my options are CX and EK both in Y. CX is turning out to be somewhat cheaper. But i have to wait in HKG both ways, which honestly i dont really mind. My dad is scared im going to get caught in HKG with this whole swine flu crap (on the way back from home to india).
Jun 12, 2009 | 10:21 am
#20
Join Date: Mar 2009
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I believe there is an offer for Y passengers from Emirates that allows them to use the Marhaba lounge if they are traveling in or out of the U.S. AND their delay at DXB is between 3 and 8 hours.
Jun 12, 2009 | 11:44 am
#21
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my delay is 2 hours i believe..on EK. On CX it would be 6 going and 17 coming back
Jun 14, 2009 | 12:01 am
#22
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Singapore
Posts: 349
I flew CX last week HKG-YVR on the new Y, everything was good except the seat.I did not get any sleep on the whole 12 hour flight !!!
I dont think i will be putting CX as first choice anymore, even though i never fly EK before but im very keen to fly with them one day !!!!
Jun 14, 2009 | 12:42 am
#23
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I do agree with you very much !!!
I flew CX last week HKG-YVR on the new Y, everything was good except the seat.I did not get any sleep on the whole 12 hour flight !!!
I dont think i will be putting CX as first choice anymore, even though i never fly EK before but im very keen to fly with them one day !!!!
I flew CX last week HKG-YVR on the new Y, everything was good except the seat.I did not get any sleep on the whole 12 hour flight !!!
I dont think i will be putting CX as first choice anymore, even though i never fly EK before but im very keen to fly with them one day !!!!
Jun 14, 2009 | 5:52 pm
#24
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Singapore
Posts: 349
The service from the FA wasnt that friendly either, as it was a full and packed flight.
The SIN-HKG leg was more friendly as the flight was only 156/311 passengers on board.
You can can some ideas about my flight
www.youtube.com/sealalula
see my videos i took tons of them
The SIN-HKG leg was more friendly as the flight was only 156/311 passengers on board.
You can can some ideas about my flight
www.youtube.com/sealalula
see my videos i took tons of them
Jun 15, 2009 | 8:49 am
#25
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Germany
Programs: Skywards, Miles n More, FlyingBlue
Posts: 67
What other choices do you have? If your other alternates are all in just Y, EK is definitely a better choice. Main reason for that is ICE. Even in Y class you do get the superb entertainment option of EK, which is not possible in many other Y choices out of BLR. Believe me that really helps on such ultra longhaul flights.
Jun 15, 2009 | 9:01 am
#26
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Programs: EK Skywards Blue, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, AA Advantage, United Mileage Plus
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What other choices do you have? If your other alternates are all in just Y, EK is definitely a better choice. Main reason for that is ICE. Even in Y class you do get the superb entertainment option of EK, which is not possible in many other Y choices out of BLR. Believe me that really helps on such ultra longhaul flights.
. Cathay is the cheapest, next would be EK, then Singapore (if i can get it but most likely i wont be able to). Thai is out because i dont like the arrival time into LAX. Other airlines would be circuitous so thats no good.