I don't share everyone's enthusiasm for Emirates. For me, flying LAX-LHR many times a year, there is no finer airline than Air New Zealand on that route. Beats everyone hands down in economy. I've done EK to Dubai and South Africa from LAX a couple of times, but they're simply not as a good. ANZ has a crisp, understated minimalism that reminds me of the heydays of SAS (when they were great). New planes, great interiors, great service, great food. Emirates is a bit like Dubai itself - oppressive golden taps, pearlescent plastic cups and cheesy bling. A kind of shopping mall fake luxury. Rose-petals-in-the-aisles kind of vibe. And those stupid uniforms. Plus their IFE is cr*p.
Last edited by AdamFrisch; 22nd Sep 2013 at 05:14.