The Crown Prince of the Skys (Emirates)

Member Name: Bridgend boy

Product:	Emirates
Date:	26/06/02 (507 review reads)
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I have done quite a bit of flying over the last six months and Emirates is the fourth airline I have flown with since February, so I think I’m in a relatively strong position to express my opinion of them.

I have to admit right now, that I found myself flying them due to business and as such I was flying business class. I’d never flown anything but economy before, and I have to admit, business class was unadulterated luxury compared to cattle class. That’s why it’s such a pity that I’m too much of a cheapskate to pay for business class tickets when I go on holiday next. (Well, a pity for my wife anyway, I mean, I’ve already flown business class!!)

The Emirates experience started for me when I arrived at the desk. There was no queue at the first class check in and I have to admit feeling a bit out of place as I waltzed past all the poor souls standing in what looked like an endless queue for the economy check in. However, that nanosecond of guilt soon passed and It wasn’t long before I was heading for the private lounge and free beer.

Once on the plane I marvelled at how much space I had available to me. Footrests and reclining seats that enabled me to lie virtually flat the entire way. Armrests that were big enough to allow me to drink the champagne without the need to fold out my table. It was comfort that I have only experienced before in my own living room. Touch screen technology video screens showing the usual movies and TV shows but with the added novelty of being able to view two cameras mounted on the outside of the plane. One pointing straight down (good if there’s no clouds) and one pointing forward allowing you to see the pilots view (suprisingly uninteresting). The in-flight entertainment also includes games and quizzes that you can play against other passengers. However, these take an age to load and are quite dull. I opted to lie back and relax instead.

The food is exc
ellent and the service superb. The stewardesses were extremely attentive and always ready to get me whatever I needed. They took their time over serving the meal, allowing the food to go down between all FIVE courses. There was even a proper menu and wine list.

Once I arrived at Dubai airport I was able to use the fast track passport control line and so again avoided standing in a long queue.

All in all, it was a superb experience and one that I can highly recommend. If you get the chance to fly business and especially Emirates then I would suggest you leap at it.
I think a return business class ticket form Heathrow to Dubai costs around £1,400 which is a hefty whack, but hey, if someone else is paying, why not?

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