AndrewE

Flight # EK 051
Depart: 16:30
Arrive: 20:50
Equipment: A388

Welcome to another trip report. Here is the video


and a write up after the pics.

























Summary

I arrived @ DXB around 13:30. The dedicated J/F check-in area was not busy, nor was the security line. I made my way to the C terminal F lounge for a pre-flight meal. The strip loin was cooked properly and was good. After the meal, I explored the lounge a bit. Overall, a very luxurious lounge and not busy at this time at all.

At the appointed time, I boarded via the A10 gate. I was welcomed aboard, escorted to my seat (3A) and choice of beverage offered. The load was about 10/14. I went with the Dom 2004 as a pre-departure beverage.

Departure was on time and menus were handed out after takeoff. There is no fixed meal service, just a la carte - whatever you want, when you want it. I did not book a shower this time. For meals I went with the duck as a starter and the chicken w/lentils as a main. Both dishes were very good.

After the meal service I asked for the bed to be made up. The bed was comfy as I got in about 3 hours of sleep. Arrival was on time. There was about a 15 minute wait passing customs @ MUC. My name didn’t appear on the chauffeur list but since I was just overnighting it, I just took the public bus to the Novotel.

Overall, it was an excellent experience with very good service. I didn’t use the IFE much (except for the airshow) so I cannot comment on that.

batmandds

Thanks for the report! We'll be taking the same flight in F in Sept as part of the "scenic route" to Oktoberfest from the US. Were you on an Alaska ticket? If so, any issues getting into the lounge?

Annalisa12

Tell your neighbour to get their skanky feet off the hardware!