![]() That wasn't the case with this eight-hour daytime flight, though.Īs the operator of some of the world's longest flights, Emirates has definitely honed the art of onboard amenities and entertainment, even in its economy cabins. Normally, when I'm traveling long-haul in economy (which is most of the time), I'm clock-watching and trying to pass the time as quickly as possible with work, books and movies. There was plenty of seating and a relaxed atmosphere with many passengers strolling over to take in the view of our jumbo aircraft parked at the gate, which is a pretty compelling sight.ĬAROLINE LASCOM/THE POINTS GUY Final thoughts on Emirates economy My gate, C21, was around a 12-minute walk from security, and boarding began around 45 minutes before our scheduled takeoff time. But with four check-in zones and 10 check-in desks at each zone, I waited just seven minutes to get my boarding pass and check my bag, then 10 minutes to get through security. I skipped that, and even though I checked in via the app, I still needed to go to the check-in desk to show my passport and pick up my boarding pass.ĭue to the sheer capacity of the A380, I was bracing myself for long lines at check-in and security. When I checked in via the Emirates app 24 hours before departure, I was offered a business-class upgrade for $1,675 (it was around $2,800 at the time of booking, a month earlier). Related: Complete guide to the Emirates Skywards loyalty program Checking in and boarding Emirates A380 economy ![]() Platinum status also provides first- and business-class lounge access in Dubai and at other lounges in the Emirates network.īlue: Entry-level member Silver: 25,000 tier miles or 25 flights Gold: 50,000 tier miles or 50 flights Platinum: 150,000 tier miles and at least one qualifying flight in business or first class. Gold and Platinum members receive perks like guaranteed seats on full flights and priority baggage delivery. If you have Silver status and above you are considered "elite" and will receive complimentary lounge access (though to which lounges depends on your tier) and priority check-in. Since my flights with Emirates are few and far between, I have entry-level Blue status, which affords only basic benefits, including upgrades using Skywards during check-in. Two bags up to 23 kilograms each (complimentary)īefore departure, $119 not permitted after departureĮmirates offers four elite status tiers in its Skywards loyalty program, starting at Blue (general members) and up through top-tier Platinum. Two bags up to 23 kilograms (about 50 pounds) each (complimentary) Related: Emirates is bringing premium economy to the Boeing 777 The airline's newer and retrofitted four-class A380s have eight rows of 2-4-2 premium economy seats at the front of the lower deck replacing some of those economy seats. On Emirates' mid-haul A380s, the entire lower level of the plane is economy seating, spanning rows 41 to 88 in a 3-4-3 configuration, with stairs at the front and rear to access the upper deck. I selected Seat 56G, an aisle seat toward the front of the economy cabin in the center section. My one-way, Economy Flex fare cost $620, which included complimentary seat selection and checked bags but carried restrictive cancellation and refund policies. Business upgrade: 60,840 Skywards miles each wayīusiness upgrade: 46,000 Skywards miles each wayįirst-class upgrade: From 46,800 Skywards miles each way
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