WOW - Emirates Business Class Is Now Equal To Qatar Airways (A380 Review) 

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"Meeting rich people and pretending to fit it" With this one you have won a new sub. Keep keeping it real Dan.

Emirates is awesome, even in economy class. Their food is top notch. I can only imagine their business class experience.

The main reason I think they don't offer dine on demand is because the 380 has so many business class seats. Dine on demand would require more galley space per passenger and would likely knock out a row or two of seats and while a premium product I usually find Emirates business class to be very reasonably priced (route dependent) and often has better miles upgrade availability than on other carriers so it's a trade off I'm happy to make.

I've been lucky enough to fly Emirates Bus class a few times, quick tip for solo travelers on the A380, the best seats IMHO are 23A and 23K, the two single seats immediately behind the bulkhead in the smaller cabin as due to design the footwell space is slightly larger.

Having not used Emirates since covid but will be returning to the A380 shortly. The cabin in business looked no different than in the video. Never had any problem with them. Love the pick up and drop off service with business, really makes it enjoyable.

Oh NSD, how I miss your regular uploads! I’m so sorry for the effect that the pandemic has had on aviation lovers like you and wish you health and safe travels!

While it's true that there's no in-seat dine on demand on EK when flying J, you can go to the bar and order from a slightly different (albeit delicious) set of choices that are still full sized portions. I noticed this when I flew in 2019.

I always thought the 777 business class was average. However, the a380 business class product has always been top tier in my opinion.

Another flawless instalment! Amazing quality, great editing and thoughtful commentary! Thank you!👍

This is probably your best single, flight review style of video yet. Definately stick to this layout Dan, found it very easy for me to sloth back and watch!

I’ve been lucky enough to travel top deck Emirates A380 business class several times, and it really is an amazing experience! I think the bar adds the unique dimension, as it’s a great place to spend time chatting to random people and cabin crew. Everyone is so friendly and after a couple of hours the party really kicks in, which can be a problem for those seated close by if they want to sleep! As you say, it’s a fun atmosphere compared to the serene sophistication of Qatar business class. The level of personal attention you get on Qatar is almost embarrassing, but a fantastic pampered experience.😀👍🏻

Emirates A380 business class is quite an awesome experience… the inflight entertainment, lounge, the quietness of the A380. I really miss it… the old 777 business class, not so much

Dan, well done with the video. As someone who has flown EK for 13 years, I'd tend to agree with your assessment of the J product being akin to commoditization of business class, mostly due to the mass number of premium class passengers they (used to) fly everyday. Nevertheless, they still do a fantastic job of delivering a premium product with such amenities like their lounges, chauffeur pickup/drop-off, and great food and wine selection. I'd also agree on your notion of the 777 J class being pretty poor for today's standard. It is worth pointing out though that bar a few exceptions, the 777 (pre-covid) was mostly used on medium and shorter haul sectors, where the J product was adequate for these shorter sector lengths. The 380 was also prioritized for premium markets where product mattered. Even in 2018/19, EK was ambitious enough to start new frequencies to JFK, SYD, and LAX with 380 service, totally skipping an incremental 777 addition, simply because product mattered as much as it did.

For Business Class anytime QATAR, becoz of it's QSuites and Services, Food, Staff, etc. But for First Class no one can beat EMIRATES. Only flown once on Emirates First Class, and the Experience was Amazing.

"Meeting rich people and pretending to fit it" this was funny to hear as it is so true. I would fly Zurich to LAX biz class on A380 on regular basis for 2 years and met a lot of wealthy / famous individuals (not mutually exclusive lol). The common experience when meeting your fellow passengers is their attempt to determine if you are someone powerful/ultra-wealthy and connected who is worth knowing. Its hilarious the disparity in response when I communicate "Im a nobody just lucky to get this seat!" profile vs a well connected biz mogul in tech.

Holy, those new flight reports of you are really next level. Can't think of another Aviation RU-vidr with that level of production quality and storytelling, awesome!

This has to be one of my dreams come true: flying business class. They got me at the bed! My flights on vacation are usually 12 hours long to Europe. Thanx for sharing 🌻

As an Indonesian who is so privilege for the chance living in Sweden for about five years, I always love to watch Nonstop Dan for some reasons: 1. Objective: it details pros and cons for each option. In this case the comparison between EK and QR was analyzed based on detailed aspects. 2. Transparency: I like the way Dan always open on how to get there without any hidden information especially on who pays the fare hence making the judgement more credible. 3. Because he is from Gothenburg :)

Just watched your emirates business class review and so loved your passion and excitement for the little things that make business and first class travel so amazing ! I travel all the time and yet it never gets old and I still get excited about it , particularly since the pandemic. Keep up your enthusiasm - I love it !

Yay, I’m so happy you posted this

Hi Dan! I flew Emirates A380 Business Class in 2019 and things you have described in the video were ALL present in 2019! I haven't flown Qatar business class yet, so I wouldn't be able to draw comparisons, I would however say Emirates Business Class Flights are truly a remarkable experience. It has been for the past few years and good to know that things haven't changed at all post the pandemic!

I am looking forward to my first ever Business Class trip this April on the A380 of Emirates. Your video is getting me all hyped for my trip.

Dan I fly business london to New Zealand on a regular basis. I choose Emirates because of the 380 in my view it's the only aircraft for long distances. The Emirates configuration is excellent with only premium seats upstairs and that lovely bar and lounge. The crew are excellent but meal service can be hit and miss and I was not over impressed on my last trip 2 years ago. Emirates gives premium passengers door to door chauffeur service at each end which is a huge bonus. Their amenity kits must be one of the best and are great to give as gifts. I have to disagree with you about the lounge at Dubai. Most of their flights transit in the early hours of the morning and the lounge is packed to the rafters. On my last trip I could not find a seat and the queues for food ridiculous. To use the lounge showers you have to reserve and the wait can be 45 minutes. Finally as you have stated the 380 experience is one of the best the 777 experience one of the worst. I only flew once in business on their 777 and never again, poor seat and inflight service

For me, things like the chauffeur pickup, remove the stress prior to flying. The 380 is a terrific product, but I get perplexed when I have to use the poor business class offering on their 777s. Their lounges are also excellent.

Thank you for your honest videos and detailed Airline reviews!

If memory serves, at DXB the T3 First lounge is first floor, and Business above it. Always great flying with EK!

Thanks Dan, great review. We have just been lucky enough to fly London-Dubai return in Emirates newest version A380 in Business: middle seats on the way out and windows on the way back. First time with Emirates and really good in all respects. Your report does them justice: efficient; good food, exceptional wines; very comfortable; and we had really friendly and good crews. Qsuite service is more personalized and dine on demand is a real plus; but while you don't get the door, I think the Emirates seat is actually more comfortable. Both are great, in slightly different ways. A draw in my book and so so lucky to have been able to try both.

"Am I in the Ikea online pickup part of the airport?" LMAO :D

New subscriber... you're quite good at what you do, very few videos make me feel compelled to book a flight, you sir, sell me lol... I can feel your honesty and your editing is fantastic... good work!

Nice review :) I was traveling Vienna - Dubai in the 380 business and then to Phuket in 777. To be honest, it was the wrong order :-D after the 380, the 777 was .... just ok Another observation: The 777 is much louder inside than the 380 We loved the 380 😎

Hi Dan, nice video. I've been watching your channel for a while now and always wondered why you didn't have Emirates business class in review, since this configuration of business class on the A380 has been around for quite some time. I first flew it from New York to Melbourne via Dubai in 2013 (return). I agree with all that you said...the meals on demand is really something they should consider, like you say. I'm happy so happy to see that the configuration and seats look as fresh as when the service was launched. I guess it shows that quality materials and proper maintenance is the way to go! Thanks for a nice peak into this traveling world again. I'm living in Australia now and we're still in Lockdown!

I flew 3 times in business on the A380 in mid 2019 with Emirates and the level of comfort, pleasant atmosphere and premium cabin feel you describe was there already ;-) I must disagree on cabin decoration though… it really feels tacky - however you look at it…LOL. I’m surprised you thought it would be different. The upper deck of the A380 as well as 747 is always a unique, unforgettable experience ;-) great video! 🤗

Awesome video. Excited to hear A380s are back - at least with one airline!!!

I’ve seen many of your videos this year and you asked so nicely I subscribed. Tack

Loved this video.Everthing looked fabulous. Thank you for sharing your update about this airline. 👍🥰

Love Emirates, and I do think the Business Class bar on the A380 is the best, BUT overall based on service, amenities, and food - Qatar Airways wins by a mile. I find Emirates, Singapore, Cathay and ANA similar, but they all fall short of QR.

thanks Dan. Im flying in EK A380 seat 25 K on the 4th dec LHR - DBX, then 5 hrs at DBX then onto 10 A on the 777 all the way to Auckland. my first business class flight ever that's not just a recliner on a narrowbody.

Interesting as always. I've always thought that Emirates'A380 business class (and also economy are among the best options in the skies. AsI spenta lot of time in Dubai and as a passenger on Emirates, I did a full series about Emirates and Dubai, including the biggest report on the Emirates lounges on RU-vid (I love the lounges - they're the best!) . Just 2 things to correct: the First Class Lounge in concourse A isn't on top as you said. It's above the main level and below the Business Class Lounge. And: Emirates DO offer amenity kits. I don't know how you came to that statement. They even offer better ones than Qatar in my opinion (no pj's though). But they only offer them on flights longer than 7 or 8 hours (so not on Frankfurt-Dubai in daytime) and on night flights (however not the ones starting at 3am!). On a night flight Frankfurt-Dubai you get an amenity kit, and they're Bulgari branded. Would be fantastic to meet you someone on a plane or at an airport - but you know that anyway 😊

Thank you so much Dan this is the best video about Emirates business class I've ever seen!👌🏼❤️ Great job 👏🏼

Thanks, Dan - another very informative and entertaining video. I love flying the Emirates A380 - even economy class from London to New Zealand via Dubai (24 hours) is an enjoyable experience!

Amazing Dan! Great watch as always thanks so much❤️

Dan I love your videos so much! It's like my favorite weekly TV show and I anticipate every episode!

Emirates a380 business class is amazing. We were lucky enough to experience this once and will always remember how luxurious this was.

Missed seeing your videos Dan. I hope you are traveling more soon!

I flew Emirates first class once because I was luckily bumped up and it was pre 9/11 days so they had a cart that they wheeled up with a massive chateau Briand and carvery service plus caviar service beforehand and full size vintage wine bottles, not the miniature ones. Top shelf cognac etc after dinner with exquisite chocolate assortment.

Would you recommend the Emirates first class in the A380 or the 777? I like the one in the 777 better but there no bar or shower

Great commentary! thanks for helping me choose which airline to take next. EK here I come.!

Amazing video! Absolutely loved watching it and was totally engrossed! Looking forward to my Emirates flight even more this Sunday 😊

What good news! I hope this will be a standard for all Emirates business classes in every aircraft soon. I'm thinking of getting my husband one for his next journey from New York to Jakarta and I just wish that the airline will give him the best comfort for his extra-size body. Probably gotta call the airline after booking to make sure. Thank you for the video, Dan. If you have any suggestion, kindly tell me.

I feel so proud of my country thanks dean!!!

I've gotten lucky enough to fly the upper deck in economy class, it rocks

Omggggg you hit 500.000 subs I’m so happy for you 🥳🥳

not gonna lie, you made me miss Emirates.. I have to fly that A380 again asap!!🤠

The lounge food looks delicious. I love Hummus and Baba Ghanosh

I agree with you 100% on the EK A380 review. Crews on Emirates are "volatile". If you catch a great crew, your A380 Business experience is the best in the world ( that Emirates First is unmatched, is understood, I believe). I would love to see you review the 777 flights on Emirates Business and especially the flights to and from Stockholm, because I've been on rather old planes and average crews during the last 2 years....

Great video as usual. Dan do you have a ticket broker you would recommend for reasonably priced business class tickets!

Love ur vids so so much, keep up the great work

'bout time you reviewed Emirates A380 business class ;) love the video!

This was a very cool and spot-on review. I fly QR because of Oneworld, but have flown Emirates several times. I did notice QR’s cutbacks on staffing. Again - fun approach Dan!

I just went on it and it’s awesome would recommend but if u have plane sickness the upper deck has different cabin pressure so u will have to get use to it

Flew with Emirates business class class on a380 from DXB-MXP. Had an amazing experience with them

I have been flying Emirates BC for years and I always love them as well as Sing. I once spent a record 9 hours at the bar on a leg down to NZ

I really love your reviews Dan. You're the best.

I hope it looks better in actuality - here it looks gaudy, busy and claustrophobic. Would love to try it one day.

Dude I love your videos and I’m so happy you got a hot towel, it’s the little things :)

Thank you for this video. What airways would you recommend going to Japan, now that they are more strict?

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. Continued happy flying.

Hi Dan... Love your videos. Very informative. This one is timely because I will be flying in both the Emirates Boeing 777ER and Airbus A 380 Business class in less than 48 hours. So your review is very timely and welcome.

Another high-quality video. I like seeing a little bit of everything.

From all the food, I just wish there’s a workout section in lounges and planes

You're right when you mention others thinking EK makes its C product more of an assembly line. Adding insult to injury is the prospect that EK does not include lounge access to those who purchased deeply discounted C tickets. I find it weird considering that passengers taking euro C class flights on many other carriers, which is a far more inferior hard product do get lounge access.

Great video Dan and I have to say I hear you about the joy of sitting upstairs on a EK A380! As much as love their F experience, J is still pretty good!

Amazing content! My daughter has autism and LOVES to fly. She watched this video and told me “that’s the plane I want to fly on one day”

I love your videos! That’s how I choose my flights and seats! Your the best!

Yey I'm one of the lucky ones to try Emirates Business class on a company sponsored travel to Amsterdam. I enjoyed staying on the plane. It's considered part of the trip and experience already. ✈️

Thank you for sharing definitely booking with Emirates for my next coming trip!!

Hey Dan. Really enjoy your videos. I’d like to see some reference/info around airlines environmental impact? I’m also curious around how individual airlines treat their staff. I’ve flown business with emirates and I thought was good experience. However I’ve heard terrible things about emirates treats staff, particularly Indian immigrant staff at Dubai airport. Thanks

I just flew Emirates Business class yesterday it was absolutely amazing

Watching this right before my first Emirates experience, many thanks for the info

2 years ago I was lucky enough to work on a project where the company flew us from Dudai to Tokyo on the A380 on BC. Honestly, I thought I died and went to heaven. And Emirates was so cool they came to our place of work in the morning to checks us all in and they even trasported our luggage to airport. The quality of the service, the cabin crew, the food, the amnities, everything was beyond my expectations.

on the food, there is a wide range of (cold) food at the plane bar, sandwiches, fruits, sweets etc.

Thank you so much for keeping real and honest comparison. Going to flying in business class next week . M glad m going with Emirates business class❤️

Middle eastern mint infused tea 🤣😂😅 great video bro

Love your videos.....keep doing the great work.

Excellent and informative review. Happy landings for the future.

Emirates A380 business has been like that for quite some time. I've always used them (usually business with miles upgrade on rtn) since Air NZ stopped going east from Heathrow to NZ. Emirates also go from Manchester which is a plus.

I really like the way you tell us how you paid for it. 39k to upgrade is not bad at all.

I mean, if you say "pretending to fit in", I don't know what I am going to say LOL

Excellent quality review. Thanks.

Nice video good to see the A 380 back in service! It will be nice when the virus goes away & air travel can get back to normal again I haven’t flown in 4 yrs & I miss it! Just don’t have the time & I don’t want to sit with a mask on for hours & hours! Emirates looks like a real classy airline Beautiful interior & nice food etc! Take care & see you on the next flight! My son went to Vegas today he flew on a Delta 737-900 ER He wanted to try delta to see how it is. Happy flying

Just done Sydney to Manchester a380 business class,all A or K seats are window ,just don't get over the massive wings .The chauffeur car from the blue mountains to Syd airport and return, Manchester airport to my mum's and return service you cannot beat .total cost in Nov $16400.Thanks for a great trip EMIRATES...

Fantastic! Thank you guys for the motivation! Thanks Emirates and Qatar!

Only if it is 1:2:1 seating... Otherwise it is far to crowded... Food wise... The best food I ever had in business class : ANA, Austria, Qatar and followed by Emirates...

Great video. But here is the thing with Emirates Business Class on the A380... the cabin literally contains some of the best and some of the worst seats you can find in business class. The particular seat Dan chose for this flight just happens to be one of the best - a window seat, with the seat positioned nearest to the window (alternate window seats are "staggered" so that in one row the seat is near the window with the console etc between you and the aisle - but the next row is switched so that the seat is near the aisle and the console etc is by the window). A window seat which has the seat positioned nearest the window is BY FAR the best seat in this cabin. Private and spacious feeling - it almost feels like a proper "suite". The other window seat is also good too but not as private feeling since your seat is right by the aisle and there is a distance between you and the window making it harder to get a good view out. When it comes to the centre seats in this cabin however - they are terrible. If you happen to find yourself in one of the centre seats, I can honestly say these are some of the worst seat options in any business class cabin. They feel cramped and claustrophobic with no privacy especially if you are in row with the seat nearest the aisle. Even the footwells appear smaller in these seats - I even preferred BA club world to these centre seats on Emirates. So there you go - get a window seat and it will be great - one of the best! Get a centre seat and its far from great.

Have to say Dan, I'd choose any operator that was using the A380, it's an aircraft that puts the passenger first not the accountants!

14:10 u can always go the lounge/bar area at the rear for sandwiches etc.

Great video Dan, enjoyed it…

Hi Dan great channel And although I haven’t flown Qatar airways I have flown on Emirates A380 business class and it is fantastic by far the best flight I’ve ever taken kudos to you Dan. Safe travels

I just like the fact that on the a380 due to its massive size you get alot, and I mean alot! Of legroom