Flight attendants on Emirates have been ordered to stop ignoring passengers when they engage the call button. Unlike its U.S. counterparts, Emirates welcomes the uses of the flight attendant call button for both service requests and emergencies. When you...
Emirates Hints At New U.S. Fifth Freedom Routes, Life After A380
As Emirates reevaluates its long-term growth goals, it is examining new Fifth Freedom routes to the USA and life without the A380 superjumbo jet. Speaking at the 2019 Arabian Travel Market, Emirates’ President Sir Tim Clark said his carrier...
Is This Emirates’ New Premium Economy Seat?
Emirates will debut a new premium economy seat in 2020 onboard its A380. One design firm has dropped a very strong hint as to what that seat will look like. Haeco Cabin Solutions showcased its new Eclipse seat in...
United’s Loss Is Emirates’ Gain
Emirates is considering restarting a Fifth Freedom route between Hamburg, Germany and New York JFK. It’s a bold move in the “America First” era, but hardly a route so odd that it merits scorn. Without formal announcement, United suspended...
Watch An A380 Gracefully Land In Severe Crosswinds
The Airbus A380 is a remarkable aircraft, not only in appearance but in versatility. In a fierce winds, there is no aircraft I’d rather be on. Check out this video entitled “Trial by turbulence – A380 thrown around but...
South African Airways Turns To Emirates For Help
Cash-strapped South African Airways has turned to Emirates in a bid to turn around its dire financial situation. I’ve written about South African Airways several times, but stopped recently because I was just writing the same thing, over and...
Emirates Firmly Dismisses Rumor Of Etihad Merger
“We can make it very simple, very easy: There’s no truth to the rumour. No truth. And end of story.” That’s Hubert Frach, Emirates head of commercial operations for Europe and the Americas. He’s in England this week touting Emirates’...
What Made 100 Passengers Sick Onboard Emirates Flight To New York?
What made so many passengers sick aboard an Emirates flight to New York this morning? Flight 203 landed from Dubai at 9:10 A.M. ET this morning with 521 passengers onboard. Emergency vehicles met the aircraft on the runway. Rather...
Review: Emirates A380 First Class Dubai to Frankfurt
By almost every measure, my second flight on Emirates in first class far surpassed the first. With excellent food and service, my only complaint that the flight was too short. Boarding commenced directly from the first class lounge, a...
A Golden Shower at 40,000 Feet
No, not that golden shower. Please… Instead, we’re talking about glitzy and gaudy Emirates, where golden shower takes on a whole new meaning. Emirates (and Etihad) offer first class passengers the chance for a five minute shower aboard the A380....
Review: Emirates A380 First Class Los Angeles to Dubai
Emirates First Class is rite of passage for any aficionado of miles and points. I was absolutely giddy with anticipation for my flight. But were my expectations too high? Check-in was easy at LAX and the the agent did...
Review: Emirates Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
While not as fancy as other top-tier first class lounges, the Emirates Lounge at LAX offers a truly exceptional buffet and plenty of room to spread out prior to your trip to Dubai. The lounge is only open between...
Next Up: Los Angeles to Frankfurt via Dubai in Emirates First Class
My next trip report will be a short one, covering my journey from Los Angeles to Frankfurt via Dubai in Emirates First Class onboard the A380 for both sectors. Whenever I post a review that is more than a...
Emirates Wants to Skip Windows on Future Aircraft Orders
It may sound like a far-fetched pitch from Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary, but Emirates is seriously considering skipping windows on future aircraft orders. Emirates’ sleek new first class cabins onboard select 777-300s feature virtual windows in the center compartments (see...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: June 03, 2018
I’m convalescing in LA this evening after catching a nasty virus from one-year-old Augustine earlier this week. For those of you who sent me email that has gone unanswered, please be patient. This week we learned more about Delta’s...
An Upgrade To Business Class On Emirates…Just For Asking
Bucking conventional wisdom, sometimes you CAN get a free upgrade to business class just for asking. At least that’s what happened to me on Emirates. The meal served onboard will be the subject of this week’s Meal of the...
Official: Emirates Will Add Premium Economy in 2020
Emirates’ Chairman Sir Tim Clark has confirmed the 36 A380s the airline ordered earlier this year will be delivered with premium economy seating onboard. This marks a departure from Emirates’ strategy of resisting premium economy class over the last several...
Civil War in Trump Administration Over Gulf Carriers
What happens when two factions within the White House hold differing views on the same agreement? A war of words, to say the least… A fascinating AP story by Josh Lederman outlines the conflict. In one corner, President Donald Trump’s trade...
Delta’s Victory Lap Over a Meaningless Agreement + New Service to India?
Reading press releases from American, Delta, and United, you would think that Emirates and Etihad agreed to abandon service to the United States. They actually agreed to very little. But in a face-saving move, U.S. carriers are celebrating. Delta’s...
Emirates Tells Passengers With Severe Nut Allergy To Sit In Lavatory…For 7 Hours
What happens when nuts are served on a flight with passengers who have a severe allergy to such nuts? In the case of one Emirates flight, the crew suggested the allergic passengers take refuge…in the lavatory…for seven hours. Shannen...
