Emirates have dropped the ball
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Clarty Waters, UK
I said previously that when you consider the complete flight experience (including airport transfer) I thought that EK's economy class had the edge over EY and QR. However, 3 of my 4 recent legs with EK were on newish and half-full 777's. If each leg had been as uncomfortable as the packed LGW-DXB flight on an older 777 then I would have felt very different about the experience.
If the new DOH ever opens, I think QR will have the beating of EK, price and available destinations notwithstanding.
If the new DOH ever opens, I think QR will have the beating of EK, price and available destinations notwithstanding.
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From: London
any really full aircraft is verging on hell in Economy these days no matter who flies it
You get what you pay for - fewer staff, worse food, less space....... which you can live with at say 70% full on a 2 hour flight to Europe but when the plane is packed like an 18th Century slaver on 13++ hours to LAX .....................................
You get what you pay for - fewer staff, worse food, less space....... which you can live with at say 70% full on a 2 hour flight to Europe but when the plane is packed like an 18th Century slaver on 13++ hours to LAX .....................................
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From: UK
All I can add is that far too many people are really up themselves when talking about their 'dreadful experiences' on Emirates.
Last Fy I had 104 flights, and about 70% on Emirates and the balance on Flydubai, Oman Air, Qatar Airways , SaudiAir and occasionally on BA. I even flew NASAir once - never again though.
Emirates are consistently good on Economy, Sure, the company does occasionally leave something to be desired but the way you lot go on, you would think it was third world airline, flying a DC3.
Get a grip - a cup of cold team on one flight, once does not make a trend, any more than your persons moans is a depiction of an entire airline. They don;t grovel to our cards - btu so what ? Its no longer much of an elite status and you pay the same as they guy in the seat next to you. I CGAF if they no longer say hello, as it was always artificial.
'Disdain' my ar*e - its they realised you have your head up yours and that you are not worth the effort, as people who do lots of miles are actually following corporate airline policies and you are no more a true decision maker than the man sitting next to you - probably even less so.
Last Fy I had 104 flights, and about 70% on Emirates and the balance on Flydubai, Oman Air, Qatar Airways , SaudiAir and occasionally on BA. I even flew NASAir once - never again though.
Emirates are consistently good on Economy, Sure, the company does occasionally leave something to be desired but the way you lot go on, you would think it was third world airline, flying a DC3.
Get a grip - a cup of cold team on one flight, once does not make a trend, any more than your persons moans is a depiction of an entire airline. They don;t grovel to our cards - btu so what ? Its no longer much of an elite status and you pay the same as they guy in the seat next to you. I CGAF if they no longer say hello, as it was always artificial.
'Disdain' my ar*e - its they realised you have your head up yours and that you are not worth the effort, as people who do lots of miles are actually following corporate airline policies and you are no more a true decision maker than the man sitting next to you - probably even less so.
Joined: May 2001
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From: Hampshire
Just done a couple of flight on Emirates after not using them for a couple of years (leisure traveller only- just a few comments.
Outbound on EK8 - LHR - DXB 6/5/2014 -
LHR check-in was quick and were given upgrade to exit seats where were good. Slightly late departure (25 mins) even though inbound aircraft on time. Boarding process seemed chaotic.
Onboard the crew were attentive and pleasant - food excellent, (friend i was with is a picky eater but scoffed the lot) IFE is still one of the best around.
A380 is still an impressive aircraft, especially the overall noise levels.
Returned today on EK7
Check in was quick but had to get EK staff member to print boarding passes as self check in machine failed to print. Departed on time but slow boarding process (only 1 person at gate and did not always use PA system to announce boarding zone) - food less good but was not expecting much given the 02:30am departure time. Cabin crew ok but did miss a detail or 2 (ie ran out of crossients for breakfast a few rows in front and crew did not come back with fresh suppply + couple of overhead bins not latched securely on push back) This might seem picky but little details are what get remembered.
Would certainly use again and recommend.
Outbound on EK8 - LHR - DXB 6/5/2014 -
LHR check-in was quick and were given upgrade to exit seats where were good. Slightly late departure (25 mins) even though inbound aircraft on time. Boarding process seemed chaotic.
Onboard the crew were attentive and pleasant - food excellent, (friend i was with is a picky eater but scoffed the lot) IFE is still one of the best around.
A380 is still an impressive aircraft, especially the overall noise levels.
Returned today on EK7
Check in was quick but had to get EK staff member to print boarding passes as self check in machine failed to print. Departed on time but slow boarding process (only 1 person at gate and did not always use PA system to announce boarding zone) - food less good but was not expecting much given the 02:30am departure time. Cabin crew ok but did miss a detail or 2 (ie ran out of crossients for breakfast a few rows in front and crew did not come back with fresh suppply + couple of overhead bins not latched securely on push back) This might seem picky but little details are what get remembered.
Would certainly use again and recommend.
