Review: Emirates First Class A380 Dubai To Singapore

Where would you rank the Emirates amenity kit and pajamas. I know that the flights where you get pajamas are a little different, but I just want to know. I don't recall them being in your top five, but...yeah.

Thanks

I flew LH first from ORD-FRA on the 748. It was our honeymoon, and when we told them that, they came and took a picture of us and gave it to us in this neat LH photo card. So Emirates isn't the only one! Maybe ask next time you're on LH F!

Regarding Emirates cabin crew progression, all cabin crew start as G2 grade (Economy Class crew). The next step up is G1 (Business Class crew), after which they can EITHER go for FG1 (First Class) or SFS (Senior Flight Steward/ess) qualifications. FG1/SFS then can be upgraded to Purser. It is very rare for someone to be both FG1 and SFS qualified. FG1 tends to have higher seniority than SFS, even though SFS technically outranks them.

Cruising altitude of 39,000 ft? That is pretty high for an A380...

@ Sam- but DXB SIN is not that long a flight so the aircraft is nowhere near its max weight.

Ben- great report as always.

Would that be a pic of Helga in the vanity mirror?

Great review Lucky!
I think the flight still arrives on the same day rather than +1 like you indicated (because of the 3am departure)

when the purser asked about you favorite drink, you should've said Hennessy Paradis;)

@ Jonathan -- Hah, actually did say that at first, and then he asked if I had another one. 😀

@ Jonathan -- Good catch, thanks!

@ David -- Hah, by chance, I think so.

@ Parker -- The amenity kit is quite nice for sure. I like the pajamas, though they're not my favorites. Combined, I think the total "package" is pretty darn good.

Ben: you didn't mention internet onboard--does every A380 have it, and if so, do they all feature the virtually unlimited plan of recent?

It all seems very fabulous and I hope to check out Emirates - preferably in first class - next year. I have to ask, though. Is the seat/cabin as cheesy in real life as it always looks in photos? When I see pictures, all I can think of is a tacky Atlantic City casino. It looks like they got it right in the First Class lounge in Dubai, then went on a bender inside the aircraft.

Great report as always. We flew DXB-SFO last week in F, and were served Dom on the ground, but no fruit after the shower.

Ben that was quite generous of you and your dad to switch. I would say you and your dad on an around the world trip together now that he is getting up in years is at least as important and meaningful as a honeymoon. Perhaps the couple did not thank you because they told the purser to go insist you move!

@David as for Ben "accidentally" catching Helga in the photo. Meh, another false flag.

Random question but when your readers quote your blog back to you not knowing you're the author, do you speak up and introduce yourself? I'm sure if they are big fans like most of us are, they would love to thank you!

@ Melissa -- Yeah, I absolutely do, I want to be able to say thanks for reading!

@ Mike -- Heh, it is every bit as blingy as it looks...

@ Robert -- Yep, sorry. Plan is identical, so I didn't mention it. My mistake.

Your dad's face shows the immense gratitude for the quality time together. The only thing that could have topped his happiness even more was announcing your engagement. 😉

I cannot understand the concept of a first class fare that buys McDonald's scrambled eggs, Publix pastries, Costco quiche, Kellog's cereals and frozen-then-thawed fruit. The word value for money does not come to mind. Especially, since the majority of their flights depart during red-eye hours.

Finally, you are entitled to ask for Dom on the ground. The FA will suggest business class champagne to avoid dumping pricy leftover bubbly before takeoff. Just as the sweet honeymoon couple demanded that you were removed from the center seats you can suggest your own preference to the FA.

another great review Lucky! Not to take away from the awesome factor, but since you mentioned you had never seen it anywhere else, fyi, they also have polaroids on Lufthansa. We got a similarly "framed" pic of my son with and the captain in the cockpit which was pretty awesome.

Did you guys share this cake or kept it for the hotel in Singapore?

"Yep, that’s a camera!"

I guess the EK crew doesn't always monitor it as much as the SQ crew does?

I sure the crew member would have eventually figured out who you were, if nothing else, from your picture and

@ wwk5d -- We gave the crew the cake from the lounge to eat, and then took the cake we were given onboard with us, since it was easier to transport.

@ avi -- Interesting, have never seen that before!

Yeah I agree the food options are pretty bad for International First class. Like you said, the pax connecting from anywhere in the world so the Dubai or Singapore time zone should be irrelevant. Plus it is an Asian destination and I could say that many Asians do not care about yogurt, cereal, or eggs for breakfast. We have no problem having caviar and lobster for breakfast. Or something soupy like congee or rice soup... but ... still with lobster in it. Just Airlines excuse to cut cost!

Hi Lucky,

I'm a recent newcomer to the site and it's great. Your blogs are very detailed and I look forward to reading about your adventures.

I will be taking my first AA (first class) flight on the new 321 Trans Con and was wondering if I'm allowed to keep the amenities kit and headphones after the flight.

@ Rick -- Welcome! You can keep the amenity kit but not the headphones. They're collected before landing.

Are there any seats that you would avoid in First on an Emirates A380?

@ Brian -- I'd avoid a seat in the first or last row due to the galley/bathroom light and noise, but otherwise they're all more or less equal.

Hi Ben,

Great fan of this blog! Been following for some months! Congrats on the success and publicity youve been getting recently!

I´ve been adding up miles and plan on redeeming on Emirates First Class DXB-LHR, would you recommend as a better experience flying at night or during the day? is there much of a difference? Theres the 3am night time flight and then then daytime.

Thanks
ps. its all about getting the most value 😉