Emirates First Class - Sydney to Auckland return on the A380
Mar 11, 2012, 3:40 pm
#76
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At this point, the male crew member serving me ceremoniously whipped away my unfinished Moét! Err, hang on, I wasn’t finished with that. It was replaced with a glass of pure silk, the Dom Perignon 2002! He mentioned that this is what I had really wanted. Apparently, the doors were closed, so the Dom had been popped open. Bliss.
Thanks matthandy for completing this report.
Mar 12, 2012, 4:23 am
#77
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
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Another great TR
How do you find the time to write such great trip reports? 
As for the cabin, I don't care if it is gold coloured plastic, or pure 24 carat it still looks tacky. I much prefer the new BA F seats. (However, I suspect the comfort and personal storage on Emirates is better).
As for the cabin, I don't care if it is gold coloured plastic, or pure 24 carat it still looks tacky. I much prefer the new BA F seats. (However, I suspect the comfort and personal storage on Emirates is better).
Mar 14, 2012, 3:47 am
#79
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Mar 14, 2012, 4:34 am
#80
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Are you sure you don't work for EK? This TR convinced me to have one sector in F rather than both in J for an upcoming HKG-BKK r/t ... only netted EK an extra US$175 out of me, but a $ is a $.
Now to choose between 2K and 3A ... hmmmmm.
This TR convinced me to have one sector in F rather than both in J for an upcoming HKG-BKK r/t ... only netted EK an extra US$175 out of me, but a $ is a $.Now to choose between 2K and 3A ... hmmmmm.
Apr 24, 2012, 4:40 pm
#82
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: United States
Posts: 355
I experienced business class travel of many airlines but found Emirates first class much more comfortable as much as best if you prefer privacy and personalized service. Especially its healthy food options provide you the best quality and fresh items with a range of amazing recipes. You can enjoy games, songs and many more with your personal screen attached with each seat.
Apr 25, 2012, 5:29 am
#83
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Thanks printingray, it sounds lik you work for EK marketing though...!
Apr 25, 2012, 6:12 am
#84
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 235
Matt, I read this report a while ago and kept meaning to come back and thank you for writing it but forgot! I'm sure you were thinking maybe I'd missed it 
Of course, excellent report as always. I was interested in your comments about the minor harrassment that you got when you checked in for this flight at Sydney. Me and my sister took the same flight (in whY) a couple of years ago and had the same problem. They were probably asking sis the same questions that you got and they were even bothering me about not having a copy of my visa with me even though I'd only entered Oz a couple of days previously and hadn't shown it then. Weird, not sure what that was all about.
Regarding your report on Longreach (apologies for not looking for it and being lazy to write the comment here), I forwarded it onto my dad who likes that kind of thing and he was very impressed. Of course with the parent's not being FT'ers they were slightly bemused by the in depth analysis of the food, hotels etc! They're not aware that kind of thing is compulsory in any TR
Hope you're off on travels soon so we can look forward to another fab TR.
Of course, excellent report as always. I was interested in your comments about the minor harrassment that you got when you checked in for this flight at Sydney. Me and my sister took the same flight (in whY) a couple of years ago and had the same problem. They were probably asking sis the same questions that you got and they were even bothering me about not having a copy of my visa with me even though I'd only entered Oz a couple of days previously and hadn't shown it then. Weird, not sure what that was all about.
Regarding your report on Longreach (apologies for not looking for it and being lazy to write the comment here), I forwarded it onto my dad who likes that kind of thing and he was very impressed. Of course with the parent's not being FT'ers they were slightly bemused by the in depth analysis of the food, hotels etc! They're not aware that kind of thing is compulsory in any TR
Hope you're off on travels soon so we can look forward to another fab TR.
Apr 25, 2012, 7:28 am
#85
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Thanks for your great comments as always, I had wondered where you had gone Ellie!
Get your dad signed up to FT!
My next trip will be in about 4 weeks time. There's lots planned so it should be a good one. It'll hopefully include Cathay's new business class, some 5 star hotels in Hong Kong, BA's new premium economy on a newish 777-300, a wedding, meeting my niece for the first time, ramblings in London and a trip to the south of France. Action packed to say the least!
Get your dad signed up to FT!
My next trip will be in about 4 weeks time. There's lots planned so it should be a good one. It'll hopefully include Cathay's new business class, some 5 star hotels in Hong Kong, BA's new premium economy on a newish 777-300, a wedding, meeting my niece for the first time, ramblings in London and a trip to the south of France. Action packed to say the least!
Apr 25, 2012, 8:48 am
#86
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 235
That sounds like a massive trip, looking forward to the TR already, hope you're planning one.
My sister is coming back for a visit in August and is griping about the fares, over $2,000 for BA/QF economy!! She'd be jealous to hear of your business and PE offerings. Planning a trip to Boston when she's here plus a possible jaunt to Paris but nothing booked as yet.
My sister is coming back for a visit in August and is griping about the fares, over $2,000 for BA/QF economy!! She'd be jealous to hear of your business and PE offerings. Planning a trip to Boston when she's here plus a possible jaunt to Paris but nothing booked as yet.
