I recently met one of the Bunnik Tour reps, Zoe, down in Perth. The way she introduced the company and emphasised how beneficial the company is for its customers made my determined to sell them to anyone interested in guided tours. New found respect for you guys.
Returning to Melbourne on Emirates Business Class this Friday. Came over to the UK three weeks ago again Emirates Business Class on the 380. The first leg from Melbourne to Dubai was I think not the newer version. However from Dubai to Gatwick, most certainly the same type of aircraft you flew on. Overall an excellent product. The cabin crews were so friendly and helpful, and the food was incredible.
Just flew Emirates Business Class on A380 from Singapore to Dubai and continue to Glasgow. Both flights were fantastic. Price: Same as JAL Premium Economy. The flight itself was great from start to the end. Flying with Emirates looks better than Qatar.
Glad they've revised their decorating scheme with the warm tones of walnut and abandoned their previously gaudy obsession with "gold plating" on everything. Their new look in this cabin is of elegantly restrained 'bling'.
Thanks for mentioning this! Have they revised the decor on their entire fleet? It would be great if so, because the faux gold finishing is a put-off for me 😅
@@joyLoveC Not all have this decor yet, and the "gold bling" is still outfitted on the older planes. For some aesthetic reasons, that look still denotes opulence and "class" to a particular group of Arab culture. Gold on everything is also a signature within many of their hotels. It drives me nuts and I can't stand it. To me, it's as cheap-looking as a proliferation of polished brass. Yeah, I'll admit I'm a bit of a snob - I was traumatized by the decorating trends of the 1970's. Lol.
I’m always careful when booking a business class seats with emirates on the A380. Completely agree that the seat and facilities are fantastic but where Dennis was sat during that flight is seen as “the back cabin”, I think 4-6 rows maximum and on night flights it can become loud and difficult to sleep because of the noise from the toilets, galley and bar at the back of the plane. I’m always conscious to book the front cabin for split between the fun at the bar and some quiet when I want to sleep, eat and watch. Great content as always Dennis. Thanks!
Hi Dennis Great video as always flew back last week from Cebu in business and then in First to London can confirm the new business “PJs” are great very soft and comfortable so much so that I’m watching your video wearing them Keep up the great work
Great video Dennis , we are looking at going to Europe in the not to distant future using business class ( I have back issues and can’t sit in a economy class seat for more than 2 hours ) so Emirates is on the radar now .
I have been flying Emirates business class Sydney to Europe for over 20 years . Always a really great experience. Tried Boeing planes once but always go on A380 in seat K as you did. Last flight we hit an air pocket and the plane dropped a bit. Causing a stewardess to fall onto a male passenger. She then sat on his lap until the plane was stable. Saying that was what they were taught to do and that he could have put his arms around her. It was the first time for her and an experience for him. Seat belts on newest A 380 are a bit shorter than older planes. Thought I had put on some extra weight. Definitely will be staying with Emirates.
Great video once again, Dennis. I could tell that you were buzzing a bit more than usual prior to this flight which is always a good sign. I mean A380 and flying in business, what isn't to be excited about, right? Thanks for posting in 4K again. Cheers!
"A handle for those of you who are straining" we old-timers call them thrutching bars, you grab one in each hand and thrutch, "bog" standard airline toilet. You owe me a laptop - I sprayed my beer over it!
The Emirates A380 is fantastic. I have flown twice in business. In 12 weeks I am flying the 777 in business with my wife. I know it’s not as good but we have 2 seats on the side so probably ok and I’m still looking forward to it.
The meze always disappoints. Icy cold, almost flavourless, commercial dips that probably came from a 20kg bucket. Stale, also ice cold, bread. Your local kebab shop is almost certainly better quality.
Dennis You didn’t mention the price of the flight Glasgow Brisbane is now nearly £7000 return whereas before Covid it was around £4000 when we flew . Recently tried Asiana which is nearly as good but much cheaper in business class.
Thank you for such a beautiful video. We have flown the Emirates A380...but only in economy it's amazing. This summer it will be their 777...again in economy...but no complaints feel lucky to take my family on holidays. But still...one day i would love to have this experience. Thanks again greetings from the Netherlands....( by the way...your name sounds quite Dutch😉👍)
For those of you who are straining actually made me laugh out loud! Great review - it's a hard call between EK380 and QR QSuite... often comes down to the crew on the day I think... although the EK bar is superb, especially this newer one!
Hey Dennis. Funny this video popped up while laying on the lounge jet lagged to the max. Got home early hours of yesterday morning. Flew on Emirates A380 from Munich to Singapore via Dubai. 7k for me. 9k for hubby. What a brilliant flight. You had exactly the same menu we had for our two flights. Went to go to the bar but it was chockers. Went back to our seats after grabbing jelly beans. Emirates have the best jelly beans. We did Europe on Emirates 18 months ago in BC. They have really stepped up their game. Flying home on Qantas from Singapore to Dubai we got PJS which was weird. Explained to hubby the rule on PJS not that we put them on. This side of the curtain all good. The other side your a asshole lol Yes i remembered your advice lol Service was great on Qantas as always. But the food was terrible after Emirates. Worst meal in Qantas BC ive ever had. Yeah 1st world problem. Geeze i hope i get a good nights sleep. Reckon im lucky to have slept 15 hours since i left Munich on thursday morning. Dont know how you do it.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us! For anyone watching this, I pray you find the love of Jesus. Jesus loves you and He will give you perfect peace ❤❤
Amazing video once again Dennis, been watching your stuff for years. Just some feedback given you've done this for so long and have done some of the same airlines again and again, would be nice to get some specific comparisons if possible, something like "Emirates A380 business had this in 2016 but doesn't have it anymore, but have improved this". I did like the fact you mentioned the pyjamas they're introducing soon.
Great quality video as always Dennis. Never flown them at all sadly but being the avgeek I am have seen lots of videos and pictures and yeah I never got the mini bar either. As a Pepsi lover I always wondered was it cold? And yeah no one wants warm Pepsi and if you need to ask for ice you middas well just ask for the drink. Not like you got an ice machine in your seat!
I have flown UK to New Zealand a few times recently in economy class. Both flights were in an A380 The seats are comfortable with more legroom than most carriers, which is important when flying for over 20 hrs. The infotainment system is on the seat back, keeping it out of the way (except on the front rows). The staff are really helpful all the way through the flight ( Dubai to Auckland flight doesnt have a stopover in Australia anymore) helped by having enough staff on board. emirates are the best airline I have ever flown with.
Hi Dennis, I’ve been watching your videos for years and appreciate the reviews, it’s oftener shaped my decision on which airline I’ll fly. A video idea - could you do tier list rankings of various business/prem econ products? You could update these periodically.
Hi Dennis, long time not seen. I fully agree with your assessment of Emirates in business and have made bookings for three Melb- Rome flights in the next 15 months, saving both my sanity and hearing( on the A 380) and money flying a code share with the most expensive airline in Australia. Rumour has it that Emirates employs its own baggage handlers in their hub and major airports, so luggage appears every time. See you in the sky, undoubtedly in the Emirates bar next couple of years? Take care of that throat -----aged single malt is the best.
I have flown this leg with Emirates and Qatar (from Doha). Loved them both. But Qatar wins for me purely down to the dining on demand. With passengers body clocks all over the place, it suits me over having a bar.
For me this is inferior to Qatar's Q-suites. The privacy of the Q-suites is excellent plus they have dine at anytime service. I'm really looking forward to the new Qantas A350-1000 XLRs coming into service because they too will have private suites in business class. As I see it, Emirates will be left further behind. It's also crap that the reinstated Adelaide service is operating the horrible 2-2-2 business class configuration - anyone wanting to fly from Adelaide to the middle east in business would be crazy to go with this rubbish when Qatar will fly you in the Q-suite.
Hi Dennis , the wife and i are flying business class A380 in August 2025 from Adelaide to Amsterdam with Emirates. Love the review just one question, there are quite a few people on other reviews complaining that the cabin was either too hot or too cold. Just wondering how you found the temperature...cheers Steve
I live in the UK and my son and 5yr grandson live in Brisbane. As I’ve never met him and flights cost too much, I really love watching your videos, deciding which planes look the best😁. It creates an exciting dream world for me and for that I say….Thank you!!
If you can get the money together then you MUST treat yourself to a flight. I've been lucky enough to do the run from London to BNE a couple of times and because I hadn't seen my partner for some time (Covid) I managed to get enough cash together to give her a treat, since when she hasn't stopped talking about the flights and lounges. A word of warning though, once you've had your head turned you won't want to fly any other way in the future.
We flew Emirates business class Singapore to London August 2023 on the A380. While the hard product was great, the service was a big letdown. Cabin crew always seemed rushed, no welcome drink and the meal service painfully slow (seats behind us and ahead of us were all receiving their meals). Cabin crew were not making eye contact when i tried to signal them to ask where our meals were ( our meal choices were straight from the menu and not special requirements). When the meals were finally delivered they were quickly placed on the tray table and she was gone before i could even ask for a wine to enjoy my meal with. Perhaps if i fly emirates again i should say I'm a youtuber as they always seem to get the service i didn't get.
I have flown Emirates business on the A380 from Brisbane - Manchester via Dubai and return. As you say it is a sensational flight and in my opinion they offer best product. Wouldn't fly any other way. I agree dine on demand would be better but its certainly not a deal breaker.
A380 yes, 777 no way. World of difference. We flew twice a year to Melbourne and Sydney pre-pandemic. Emirates was the airline of choice. Tried Etihad once and am not a fan by comparison. Singapore Airlines gives them a run for the money though. EFA the best as is the amenity kit. The only downside of the Emirates experience is Dubai airport and the business class lounge, which is open at the sides so all the noise from the main terminal below comes through and temperature control is an issue too as a result.
My grandmother and her Boyfriend flew Business Class for the first time yesterday to Rome. For Christmas they got me a “ Economy “ class ticket to anywhere in Europe. So they can spend Business Class money on themselves and not me? lol jk. Very grateful.
Flying it in Nov JFK to Dubai on the way to the Maldives. Cant wait to have a drink at the bar! Unfortunate part is it's an all day flight for me so not sure I will be able to take advantage of the lay flat seats to get some sleep...but that's what the next leg of the trip is for I guess.
Hi Dennis, I flew Business class on Emirates from Sydney to Dubai back in 2022. I was fortunate and got it by purchasing a very cheap upgrade at Sydney airport. Apart from the great onboard Bar and food, that's where the good experience ended. Not sure what it's like with International flights, however in domestic, even cheap upgrades to Business on Qantas give access to the Business class lounge. Emirates refused me entry. My seat was uncomfortable and in lie flat mode, it felt like is was leaning at a backwards angle & No bedding provided to anyone. The amenities kit you show was a vast improvement on what we got back then. It was when the world was reopening after COVID and they were charging up to $15,000 for Business class. I felt they were taking advantage of the situation by putting their supposed World class to one side as people just wanted to travel. Sorry about the rant, but that's just how it was😱
That's disappointing considering how much they were charging at the time. Also don't like it when you do an upgrade (points or cash) and they don't give you the full experience like lounges.
I have only flown emirates ultra long haul for several years now on my way to Manchester and back from Sydney and I can honestly say never had any really terrible experience. Been very lucky to get the odd business class upgrade via points or the last min extra cash offer. I personally think the best business class seat on emirates I think its 23K. Its the 1st window seats in the rear seperate section cabin that only has about 6 rows..I'm sure they are a bit more roomy and seems alot more private as have a bulkhead right in front.
@@vacateistheword Mate… it was great… being able the stand around n chart.., there were really comfortable bench chairs around the outer wall…, and crew were happy to serve up whatever.. I don’t drink.. but wife was trying a few whiskey.. one was like &800 USD a bottle..👍 That’s flying.., but the plane was empty.., not sure on a busy fly
I had to opportunity to fly emirates and eithads first class cabin (not the residence) and I can say Emirates has a far more lovely and more fun atmosphere.
The food and service on Qatar is far, far better plus loads of old Emirates A380s Still in Service, flew business class from SGN to LHR in December, same A380 as 8 years ago.
And another Important notice: Qatar A380 is a single lie flat bed in an open cabin, well behind Emirates A380 offering. Qatar made this deliberate choice as they were going to retire the A380 and got it wrong
Having flown in and out of Dubai via "sardine class" this vlog gives a different perspective! For economy passengers, Dubai airport gives the impression of overcrowding, and a scramble even to get the basics, like a loo visit, a snack, negotiating all the customs, immigration, luggage/ check-in, and getting to the right gate on time! Not begrudging those who can afford a more luxurious experience, but they could make things a LITTLE easier for the teeming hoards!
I agree Q Suite is great but I feel food and beverage on Qatar very generic and always the same. It was better in 2018 as was the service. On my last Qatar flight I felt my dedicated flight attendant was very unhappy. I’ve heard Qatar treat their staff very badly and have observed a lot of them are Indian. In contrast my last Emirates experience was excellent… even on the 777 although that flight was very lightly populated being the new service from Montreal. On that flight I had the best inflight dining I’ve had in the air with the explaining each wine (grape juice!) and allowing me to taste first. PS I always enjoy your homespun reviews and the jungle is iconic!
Great review as always Dennis! Having been on EK Business Class on A380 on BOM-DXB and DXB-YYZ this is one of my fav Business Class cabins in the skies! Flew 241/242 as recently as Sep last year, 14 hours felt like 14 mins! Hope you enjoyed your flight to MEL! Any plans to visit Mumbai anytime soon?
Dennis, Come on. RU-vid does NOT need another Emirates business class review. Was the Melbourne Open Emirates booth where they paid vloggers to write glowing reviews? I'm sorry for my disappointment but this review was a promotional advertisement.
You're right heaps of Emirates reviews out there already. I'd never reviewed them in business long haul on the A380 and this aircraft featured their new interior so I thought I'd give it a go. Surprised how well it's doing in the first 24 hours so I don't think YT have reached EK saturation point yet. You're definitely still watching them. :) Noticed NonStop Dan just released an EK video too. In terms of your other comments - my invite to the AO Tennis was as a result of my role in the travel industry (something I fully disclose on my channel on a regular basis - see Sri Lankan Airlines Emergency landing video as latest example). The airlines don't pay me and I have total editorial freedom despite the fact our company obviously sells Emirates. I'm not sure what sort of criticism you were expecting me to provide beyond the fact I called out their minibar, lack of dining on demand and the fact that their 777 business class seat & 2-3-2 configuration is 2nd or 3rd rate. I doubt any of those comments would be included in a 'paid promotion'. But all that said, thanks for watching, your engagement has helped give the video and my channel a little (but much needed) boost.
Upgraded to business on a flight to the UK from Dubai but unfortunately I was denied access to the business lounge. I really appreciated the upgrade but surely access to the business lounge wouldn't have cost the airline very much and would have made me think twice of flying Qatar on my next flight to the Middle East, which happened a while later.
I had a fantastic experience on Qatar last year between Singapore and Paris. Was trying to book Qatar for another visit later this year but was so frustrated with the technical glitches. When I finally got through to the payment page, my friend, who was trying to make the same booking had her price raised by around $1k. That was insane! So, we are starting over with the flight searches again, and are also looking at Emirates in view of the frustrating booking experience with Qatar. Thanks to your review, we might just go ahead with EK
I’ve selected seat 23A & 23K for my Emirates A380 flights Perth to London return, it’s in the secluded smaller section near the bar but farthest seats away from the bar, I think it’s going to be great in May. Definitely a big part of enjoying my trip.
Here's a question. Just checked about the pyjama set for flights longer than 9 hours. Yes it's true from 1st Feb 2024. But my flight in April will be on two planes from Maldives to Dubai, then connecting to London. Total flight time will be 11 hours (4 + 7 respectively). Question is, will I get the pyjama set?
Thank you Dennis - we are off to Madrid in October and fingers crossed we are in an upgraded A-380, however 2 years ago we flew to the UK which was our first Emirates experience and that was great. Last year flew Royal Thai and what a difference. Thumbs up to Emirates!!! Looking forward to some Bircher muesli and visiting the bar again. Great summary of what's available. Cheers.
Have travelled to Australia and to New Zealand to visit our son on Emirates great service in BC and having the .limo collect and return to home from Birmingham is a real bonus, travelled Qatar recently but only able to travel from LHR so involved O/N at Heathrow good service but Emirates still favourite, but price increase on BC this year is now excessive.
Loved Emirates business class, London to Dubai with my sister, back in 2010, we were treated like princesses and it was so luxurious with delicious food and champagne. Travelled on Qatar business Melbourne to London in 2016, that was perfect too and also Etihad Melbourne to London in 2019, not nearly as good. Hope to travel again in the future. Love your reviews thankyou.😊
Great review as always. It should be noted that not all of Qatar's business class offerings are as good as the q-suite (and they have a track record of swapping them out at the last minute). Some may even be considered worse than the Emirates 777
Great vidoe as always. Lucky enough to have tried both Emirates and Qatar from London to Australia and NZ. They are both amazing airlines and I would v v happily fly either. Food is better on Qatar and wine better on Emirates. Love the Emirates bar on the 17 hours from Auckland to Doha; helps pass the time. When on top of their game, Qatar is a slightly better and more personal service, but dine on demand can cause the sytem to break down a bit if they get overwhelmed. First world problems; if you get the chance on either, go for it !
