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Emirates First Class on 773ER/772LR AKL-MEL-DXB-GVA, CDG-DXB-MEL-AKL (lots of photos)

Emirates First Class on 773ER/772LR AKL-MEL-DXB-GVA, CDG-DXB-MEL-AKL (lots of photos)

Old Mar 13, 2013, 12:26 pm
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Loved your TR ..^
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Old Mar 13, 2013, 12:39 pm
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Originally Posted by GodAtum
Thanks for the trip report. I might be flying Emirates F to KUL this year if I'm lucky! Was the food generally good or was the breakfast a bit hit and miss?
Food is a highly individual thing so take my comments with a healthy grain of salt. For starters I thought the caviar was excellent every time and a real treat to have. In terms of the rest of the food, breakfast was a real let down, ranging from below average to inedible. The other meals mostly fell between "good" and "very good", and only one or two dishes on the entire trip were "excellent". I didn't think that any of the food was at the same standard as what you could get in a reasonably priced restaurant on the ground. Having said that, I still thoroughly enjoyed mealtimes as it was part of an excellent experience overall, helped by the elegant table setting, the wonderful wines, and the surrounds of the suite.
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Old Mar 13, 2013, 1:03 pm
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This has been an excellent report with great photos to accompany it. Thank you so much for spending the time to write and upload this, I love reading these kinds of reports, and Im envious of your experiences.
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Old Mar 13, 2013, 1:10 pm
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Nothing terribly original in this comment...just remarking on what a spectacular TR it is with gorgeous photography to match. Emirates First and Easyjet on the same trip... I like how you guys roll!
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Old Mar 13, 2013, 5:05 pm
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I agree with everyone else, great trip report and stunning photos.
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Old Mar 13, 2013, 6:33 pm
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Once again, a terrific trip report with lovely photos and descriptions. I am truly looking forward to sampling several long-haul segments in EK First later this year. Thanks for whetting my appetite.
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Old Mar 14, 2013, 5:11 am
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absolutely exceptional TR - the writing, the pics, without a doubt sensational.





just a shame you're a kiwi




only kidding
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Old Mar 14, 2013, 8:59 am
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wwnz – Thank you for a great TR incl. fantastic photos and photosynths.
Could you please post about the F/F points, Miles Accelerator bonus, tier status etc. earned on a trip like yours.
With 150% bonus miles in F you must have ticked up a good deal of points on your FF account.
From 31 March 2013, when QF and EK starts codesharing flights, this could translate in to some opportunities across the Tasman.
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Old Mar 14, 2013, 10:07 am
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I finally had a chance to read your report. All I can say is WOW!
What a spectacular report of any nature, let alone a first report.
Absolutely loved the narrative and wonderful pics.
wwnz, congrats on an amazing TR. ^^
Keep them coming!
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Old Mar 14, 2013, 12:17 pm
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Originally Posted by busker
wwnz – Thank you for a great TR incl. fantastic photos and photosynths.
Could you please post about the F/F points, Miles Accelerator bonus, tier status etc. earned on a trip like yours.
With 150% bonus miles in F you must have ticked up a good deal of points on your FF account.
From 31 March 2013, when QF and EK starts codesharing flights, this could translate in to some opportunities across the Tasman.
This trip meant we each picked up 62,500 skyward miles I believe, and we are both Gold status (but not for too much longer). Didn't use a miles accelerator bonus or anything. I had a look and I think currently that amount of points is just shy of a mixed business/first class trip across the Tasman, which would be nice to try on the A380. It was another way to 'justify' flying on EK first haha.

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Old Mar 15, 2013, 9:12 pm
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Wonderful TR - A Great Read & Brilliant Pictures


Awesome to see more Kiwis on here


Cheers ^
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Old Mar 16, 2013, 2:24 pm
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Simply amazing!
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Old Mar 16, 2013, 5:00 pm
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amazing report...+++++
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Old Mar 17, 2013, 3:08 am
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Originally Posted by heraclitus
Emirates First and Easyjet on the same trip... I like how you guys roll!
Much extreme with Ryanair.
EK F and FR riffraff: something worth really call home about.
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Old Mar 17, 2013, 3:40 pm
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Absolutely phenomenal report, your pictures of Paris in particular are unreal.
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