14 Hours in Emirates WORST Business Class Seat...

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Emirates is easily one of the largest household names when it comes to travelling in luxury and style.
However, even they are prone to flop with their products every now and then. Join me as I experience what is surely one of the least impressive business class products out there on the Emirates 777.
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[@geerd1]

It’s more than clear that these kind of configurations aren’t what one can expect from business class anymore. A seat like the Qsuite from Qatar for example is becoming the new standard for BC.

[@random1883]

2-2-2 regional is bad enough and EK goes 2-3-2 long-haul? This is basically Premium Economy.

[@CJ.1998X.Y.Z]

It’s a disgrace. Once I had an equipment change from A380 to 777. I refused to fly in my seat and changed for a later flight. I’m not paying $5,000 to sit in a premium economy seat.

[@Ad-Lo]

As a mum who travels with children, (and a daughter who travels with two elderly parents who appreciate the assistance), I take exception to this comment. Emirates is a Middle Eastern, not North American airline and the larger families and culture of travel there differs from typical European carriers. Women also prefer to sit with our children. It isn’t only solo male travelers who should experience luxury travel. Emirates caters to their market, and if you think Emirates business class is “basically premium economy” I think you have never actually flown their business class.

[@Pajtim2023]

@@Ad-Lo american airlines business class are trash compare to emirates In american airlines jet blue delta etc business class food and seats are premium economy In american airline u have no meal in business class

[@BennnWJK]

@@Ad-Lo Objectively, Emirates business class product is dated and far from the best. Don’t have to bring gender into everything… gosh.

[@futurepaver2039]

Honestly I can tolerate a aisle-only or a window-only seat in long-haul Business Class if the seats are wide enough but middle is just inexcusable

[@ramon888999]

2-3-2 Emirates business class configuration is the worst (777-300ER). If you seat in a window seat, you will have to jump over the aisle seat to get to the toilet, worse when seats are in sleep mode.

[@craigblundell2031]

I took an Emirates 777 from Dubai to Sydney (13+ hours) and also had a window seat. Your review is similar to my experience. I found the bed extremely uncomfortable - and I had to step over my neighbour twice to get to the bathroom (which wasn't easy). I will avoid this plane again if at all possible ...

[@harisOdavath]

This type of videos is a must to highlight shortcomings on reputed flights

[@seancatacombs]

The middle seat on old 777 business class isn't that bad if it's an airline that puts in decent partitions, but for the price you're paying it's pretty much unacceptable

[@yvr2002rtw]

Don't book Emirates Business Class unless it is on the A380. One of the reasons why Emirates has such a poor Business Class product on their 777s is so that they can use it as a way to stimulate sales of their First Class product. Also, these poor Business Class products are typically put on routes where there is a lot of VFR (Visiting Friends Relatives) traffic between Origin/Destination pairs such as Seattle/India.

[@ironhorsegladiator5034]

And booking an A380 does not guarantee you will fly an A380 as they can and have changed fleet and can still place you on the triple-7.

[@midshipsport]

Oh ok. But will the A380 ticket fare be more expensive?

[@pragatish7601]

​@@midshipsportNope, it's actually the same fare

[@midshipsport]

@@pragatish7601 ok thank you

[@ashishadhikari1904]

Feels like an upgraded premium economy. Do they still charge the same amount as other aircrafts?

[@RonitKacholia]

Even I have been on the same exact flight from the exact same plane and it was quite disappointing and the privacy was below average but the food was quite decent and the crew was very nice and friendly.

[@TheByard]

The BC on the Saigon to Dubai had seats with on arm rest at near shoulder height and the other at near waist height. The layout is coffin like with no room to turn on my side as I sleep. So happy to be on an A380 for the leg to London/Birmingham and the only reason I fly Emirates.

[@jennifer_mertens]

I would think the only time the middle seat would be an acceptable option is if you were traveling with a child. The layout of the middle seats seems dubious at best. Thank goodness choosing your own seats online is par for the course nowadays. Otherwise, someone's going to be severely disappointed when presented with that 2-3-2 configuration upon boarding.

[@superlogistics1]

The only time I voluntary took EKs B773 J was simply cause the price from Cape Town to Hong Kong only costed 2000 USD for 2 one way, which was crazy cheap. And then for the Dubai - Hong Kong leg we got upgraded to F on their A380 🤣

[@budhanson5785]

How do you get out when the person next to you is sleeping fully recline?

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

The Business Class One A380 Is So Much Better.Great Work

[@thomuso]

Thanks alot for heads up about that seat config. It turns out its the standard we get when flying out of Oslo to Dubai. No thanks, not untill seating situation is improved.

[@GhazaliAziz]

Interesting. How about in and out from the seat. Do the middle seat person has to make way for you to go out? Thanks for sharing

[@VirtousStoic]

Just because of this video I am gonna stick to Singapore and Etihad airlins Thanks bro

[@_Ricky]

Good choices

[@auroraenergywellness]

I am trying to learn the planes of the 777...... is this 777 EK096 ? Im looking into whatever that is . .and see a lot of reviews for 777-300R and don't know which is which or which is older... business class is so different from yours and the 300R ones .. so I am trying to figure out which 777 I would be on ... haha Great Review by the way! just have no one to ask - so have to ask you! and with you on the seating arrangement .. next full service they need to strip that and structure the seats like West Jets

[@tanaunkok23]

It’s cramp and the direct access from the lounge to the plane is a bad idea when everyone is boarding at the same time .

[@JPTech933]

Just looked at the price for upcoming March $8500 CAD and wi-fi is extra. Economy which is me $1700 CAD Canadian dollars. Im in Montreal so prefer to see how weak our dollar is.

[@ironhorsegladiator5034]

Not to mention Emirates increased their Business Class by over $1,000 to $2,000 more than other competitors that offer BETTER and a more PRIVATE setup.

[@jamesnauss]

Do not like. Wouldn't want to do that flight.

[@global3]

Not all business class seats are created equal 👌

[@roywang7881]

You flew the new b777 business class. On the older cabin the seat look even more outdated. But same seat configuration

[@electronlegacy9051]

its better than cattle class though?????

[@pumpkinpie7753]

I won’t paid for business class to sit like that. What was emirates thinking ?

[@yutpeckc]

i booked this exact flight thru one of your previous aeroplan videos - before aeroplan increased the cost! thank you so much. do you know if they offer pay-to-upgrade to first class even though I booked throught aeroplan points?

[@canadianaviator]

Following. Did you find this out?

[@elbaby2001]

I was fortunate when I flew to Dubai for the New Years, in December 777 was changed out to the A380 from Houston. I had seen other reviews about the 777 seat configuration, and most did not like it. Not sure why Emirates uses the 777 for such long flight or have this configuration. The worse part is that the Seattle flight cost the same as the Houston or LAX flight. Less comfort from the A380 at the same price.

[@ironhorsegladiator5034]

The question is why people are flying Emirates when they do not care about passenger comfort when they charge SO MUCH.

[@elbaby2001]

@IronHorseGladiator I have only flown once with Emirates, business class to Dubai and 1st class back to Houston, talk about passenger comfort. I can't fly the US domestic airlines and not be comparing them to Emirates. United 1st class is barely economy plus on Emirates. United now Flys to Dubai from Newark, cost about the same for business class seats. I would not fly United to Dubai, less service. I guess to each their own but I will say I loved the flight on the A380.

[@thomas1942]

What i learned from this video ... fly first class.

[@lordrobert12]

I ❤ Ricky!!❤️❤️ Great video!!

[@OliverWorksHard]

Thank you for the video. How hard or easy is it to cross over the other person when you go to the restroom. I am taking 777 business class in May overnight from Dubai to Malaysia. I don't know if I should choose window or aisle. I drink a lot of water so I will have to leave the seat often during the flight.

[@cornellcornell1]

2-3-2 is definitely not ideal but you should have seen this when booking.

[@fridayschild19]

Thank you for this video! I would never book this configuration. MUCH too claustrophobic of a configuration!

[@TheSchoolOfInspiration]

Fair point @RickyZhang. I would be disappointed also. Great video, regardless so keep doing your stuff. You deliver well and with class so…keep on being you. 🎉😊

[@_Ricky]

Cheers :)

[@ronitkachoila12]

Awesome video!

[@charlesjay8818]

I think we all know these are the old dated business class seat config. The new ones are much better. But it takes time to re-fit all their 777 to the new seats, plus they are probably going to retire some of these old planes. And they tend to use these dated planes on less importent routes like Dubai to Budapest or Dubai to Colombo.. You would never get this plane on flights to London lets say I mean look at what Lufthansa have been giving to their passengers for years... shocking, only NOW they have finally got their act together Remember BA old business class seats with the window seats facing backward with i think 7 or 8 across lol. These Emirates seats were great when they came out, but now obviously dated. Your right.... direct aisle access is a must these days

[@mapzy4876]

what about Frankfurt to Dubai?

[@gefingeerdbetweenthedots6092]

flew it out of manila and then dubai qatar 1 st then singapore from wich i ve flown buisnes in emirates 777 disapoints

[@BobSaysWhat22]

Emirates needs to reinvent this business class as it’s so outdated.

[@nielp91]

But for the price? It’s not bad.

[@malpalmer3269]

This should be premium economy not the current premium economy and this is definitely not business class

[@patriciafuchs5970]

The seats did seem kind of weird.

[@TheRacerRich]

Emirates marketing - don't talk about 777 no no no.

[@MathiasMoser]

Can you access the longe when you book a reward flight with emirates

[@anapadilla7133]

Where is the best place to sit on this type of place ?

[@MK-jj6ru]

A380 is better than B777

[@DarkoFitCoach]

And water is wet and sand is dry sherlock

[@Newfoundtravel]

Hey Ricky. I was lucky enough to hook two business class seats on the Emirates A380 from Toronto to Dubai with Aeroplan points based on your timely advice. Just wondering if that gives us lounge access in YYZ. Can't for the life of me find the answer on Google.

[@Zacattack9710]

the business class ticket should grant you access to the lounge

[@ebboy5]

@@Zacattack9710 depends on the price of your Business Class seat. I booked a cheaper version of Emirates BC on their A380 from SFO to DBX to DEL that has some restrictions including no lounge access, no car service, and seat selection available only 48 hours before departure instead of at ticket purchase time. All in all, a good product with the better seats and the famous on-board cocktail lounge. I flew their 777 from DBX to DEL for only 2 hours so it wasn’t that bad. Could’ve been worse; like flying United.

[@blakinsideandout]

Maybe a dumb question but do you get to keep the pouch the amenity kit comes in??

[@lolbrunopt]

Yea

[@Ad-Lo]

Yes, you do.

[@OneEyeBobbyJoe]

How do the airpods cancel the noise? I ask as i have a trip on Qatar next month to Manila and was thinking about using them

[@_Ricky]

Pretty well!

[@OneEyeBobbyJoe]

Thank you for the reply, i know your swamped with life and such. I am appreciative of your time, this helps make the decision better as I have a LAX>DOHA>Manila next week

[@ChaChathegamer]

Live in Seattle and I am trying to fly from here to Europe on Qatar Airways Qusite but there are no flights and I can’t find why can anyone explain

[@nintendoolivier600]

Because Qatar flies to Qatar as it is the flag carrier of Qatar, not Europe.

[@shemmo]

i hate Emirates Business class, seats are so narrow that the whole thing reminds me premium economy in Lufthansa.. i avoid Dubai airport and Emirates, bad service, wannabe airliner

[@gefingeerdbetweenthedots6092]

didnt have a meat dish dubai amsterdam

[@milenagonzalezvzla6866]

By the way you eat and holding the silver ware, you should fly Southwest.

[@EatingWaffles]

Wow even watching this video kinda gives me claustrophobia.

[@alexj-787]

😂 this was hilarious. When has this guy last travelled like the other 97%? Business class seat is "claustraphobic" ... this guy should be a comedian.

[@tamasmolnar6395]

Super channel from hungary!! Hungarian subtitles for the channel plz🇭🇺🇭🇺🇭🇺☘️☘️👍👍🥰🥰

[@charlescampion9898]

I think you are being unfairly harsh. No, it is not as good a seat as the A380, but everyone knows that unless you have done no homework at all ; and that would be foolish when paying so much for the experience. For couples, the window seat pairs are great, service and food are the same as the A380. Middle seat is rubbish, but everyone knows that and so don't sit there; not difficult. It is still a great way to fly, and I think better than the same type of seat on Qatar Business flights. Do your homework is the motto.

[@Susan-md6nd]

Hasn't all Boeing planes been stopped, due to the dangers?

[@j2simpso]

Surprised BA would sell such a product for such a long haul flight!

[@Dare-ik_Ryze]

Ricky is the harshest critic of emirates that ive seen on yt

[@Ad-Lo]

These flight channels often wreak of male privilege. As a mum who travels with children, (and a daughter who travels with two elderly parents who appreciate the assistance), I take exception to the suggestion in comments that seats that accomodate larger families in collectivist cultures should only provide services for those from individualistic cultures. Emirates is a Middle Eastern, not North American or European airline and the larger families and different culture of travel there differs from typical North American/European carriers. Note to men: you aren’t the only people who need to go places, and The West is not the entire world. Women prefer to sit with our children. Asian families (usually a married couple with an in-law) also prefer to sit together. It isn’t only solo male travelers who should experience luxury travel. Emirates caters to their market. Try think about why there might be diversity in layouts beyond your own narrow-minded experiences.

[@vsevolodozerov8947]

He expressed his OWN opinion, and many people will agree with him. Certainly, nobody can speak for everybody.

[@c0r5e]

Fly economy then

[@ianhamilton396]

Dude, rumour has it this is the Sam Chui recommended layout. Seems he suggested to Emirates that they needed a design for all his haters 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robertnilsson80]

Nooo bisnesclass. This is economi class Only 1+2+1 is real business class dumt ting tong

[@fredob43]

Tip NEVER fly Emirates 777 business class, why do I say this well you have found out rubbish seating.

[@e-aviationandtravel]

I have heard this title way too many times. Some5hing else pls 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@amazingcreator9453]

Biased

[@johniii8147]

Their business class is way overrated.

[@marley2591]

777 is rubbish the Airbus is far superior imho

[@Tchf1000]

xxdd

[@they4b1tr07]

Go to A380

[@cm4389]

This airlines route and class have been covered of hundreds of videos. This is beyond BORING and lame. Would be refreshing to see something new and interesting rather than years of same same video.

[@_Ricky]

Check out our Bamboo Airways video

[@cm4389]

@@_Ricky once again, hundreds of videos of Bamboo airlines. All with the same details. I think that the narcissism factor is the higher focus rather than offering something different to what's already out there. It's called a point of difference to stand out from the boring same same same.

[@_Ricky]

@@cm4389 Check out our United Polaris video

[@jimmurphy4703]

No no no

[@sp4263]

Oh no. This has really turned me off Emirates. Better find another carrier.