Emirates Economy Class in 2024 - A380 vs 777-300ER Complete Review

[@NonstopDan]

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[@Mrbatlefield4]

Im very interested in a updated Asiana Review

[@kelsiemoroney]

Did you mean plane

[@AdamJSchwarz]

Dan meeting Sam is the aviation DC/Marvel crossover we've all been waiting for.

[@thatonerandomkid-r2n]

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[@TheOnlyName]

Agreed!! I've been watching both of them for so long now so glad this finally happened!

[@bravesfan31]

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[@sean_king]

And the fact that it were coincidental

[@PilotAndyEDDL]

​@@sean_kingYeah, very coincidental haha. One of them gets paid for positive critique. Makes you wonder...

[@jamesdicken3442]

When Sam sat down, did he say "I heard you were talking smack about me..." LOL.

[@Bdoodletalks]

0:05 this sky shot is *MIND-BLOWINGLY* scenic 🤯❤️

[@xmastreesteve]

A380 over the 777 any day 👍

[@thecubereviews5629]

comfort wise yes

[@humaidalblooshi6659]

Amen🤚🏽

[@Mrwhippygameplay]

As a plane the 777 is better more range on the other variant and is more fuel efficient but emirates as Re currently retro fitting the 777 and making it better

[@NykkiLaneLane]

I'll be taking my second set of flights with Emirates in economy this summer. I thought their hard and soft product were fantastic! I had been worried about flying again post-pandemic and with a newly diagnosed medical issue but everything went so smoothly. They were always so lovely! I look forward to flying them again. Yes, the ffm are hard to get and it's a steep price to use them. I will say, regarding carry-on luggage, Emirates was so lovely when it came to my second carry-on. They just asked if they could check it for me, free of charge, after I'd already checked in 2 large bags! Wow! As a NYer, I'm used to being nickel and dimed so this customer service was shocking. It made the price worth it.

[@fawcue5844]

How was the emirates economy seats? How tall are you?

[@NykkiLaneLane]

@@fawcue5844 I'm a large lady but not in the tall sense. I'm only 5'3/ about 165 cm. I thought the seats were great on the Airbus aircraft flights I took but the Boeing aircraft flights were uncomfortable - the seat width is too small, same with the aisles.

[@ltownandfriends4531]

Thanks for inviting us to fly economy with you. really enjoyed it and still love flying economy even after experiencing the 'higher' cabins.

[@samwalker7666]

Emirates has a special place in my heart. I remember flying long haul routes as a kid from Australia to the UK and getting my polaroid and stuffed toy, I think it was also the first time I had a 7up.

[@Volterrific]

Thanks for another great review! I'm an economy class flyer, so I really appreciate honest Y reviews. I flew an Emirates 777-300ER with 3-4-3 and absolutely hated it! I felt jammed into my seat, elbow to elbow with the person next to me. And yet a 777 with 3-3-3 such as Singapore is much more comfortable. Jamming in that extra seat is a no-go for me. The A380 with 3-4-3 is much more comfortable than a 777 with 3-4-3, not surprising since the A380 fuselage is wider than a 777. I checked seatguru seat maps, and sure enough Emirates A380 economy seats are wider (18") versus Emirates 777 seats (17"). You were lucky to be on a 777 with no one next to you. I will avoid any 777 with 3-4-3 unless there's no acceptable option.

[@antontech]

Love all your Emirates reviews!

[@ZaidZakir]

i booked the seats near exit row for extra leg room since i'm a tall person, i hope i dint mess up. mine is a 7 hour flight

[@christianbayerstein5243]

10 seats in a row in a 777, that is awful, real cattle class.🙈

[@trendy_nails]

It is. I just flew in this jet configuration 2 days ago. The squeeze is real.

[@j_sjoukema]

Thanks for the review, will be flying Emirates and both aircraft for the first time next August. Been looking at some experiences for what to expect....can't wait !

[@rajeswaride7156]

me too

[@creativeamerican8811]

15:40 Thank you for this moment. Bought back some amazing memories. I was last right but central aisle, left edge tho. And it was the dream having no one behind you. Felt like being at the back of a cinema. Was amazing. X

[@Redline.john1986]

Hi, When you say you prefer the last seat in a cabin, Does the proximity to the WC Not bother you with doors banging and toilet flushing? Thanks

[@STS_71]

as a person who travelled a lot in the last row of an A330 that too of Saudia, it really isn't that big of an issue. You won't even feel it.

[@ZafeerAlbirr]

Hi I flew on an emirates A380 at the second to last row next to the bathrooms. The doors open inwards which makes it much quieter.

[@bodigames]

the doors open inwards and make no noise. as for flushing you can't hear it outside

[@Aviation129]

Great interview Dan, loved it!

[@lrg3834]

Dan, your videos are so professional and complete. You have come a long way from your early silent, point-and-shoot takeoff and landing clips. Remember those? 🙃

[@creativeamerican8811]

I once flew from Heathrow-Dubai-Bangkok. Heathrow flight was full, Bangkok bound flight had about 2 dozen people onboard. A380 with whole sections empty. I hadn’t realised and I don’t think many others in the section we were in realised, I went for a pee after seat belt signs went off, queue at the toilets in front so walked back and suddenly I’m in an empty plane, sun beaming in blinding me slightly, searching for anyone.. felt like a dream. Had a wee and went back and told my friends ( about the empty seats not the wee ) and all the other passengers just spread out. I think everyone slept the entire 6 hour flight to Bangkok. Amazing airlines and aircraft. I’m scared of flying but actually look forward to it with these guys, weird I know.

[@framedman]

Also glad the take-off rolls are back as a feature of your reviews.

[@seancatacombs]

18:03 sneaking this in the same video with THAT cameo appearance 😂

[@Trexzaz]

Went on the new opened route from miami to bogota (colombia), i do this trip one or twice a year and after flying spirit and jetblue, going in emirates made me realize that is worth spending some extra money to actually have a good experience on a plane.

[@Cheng-nm4cc]

one thing about Emirates economy class though: the service, ife and seats are NOT consistent. i fly a lot from east asia and the service is horrid, the crew seems like they just dont want to be there (it was often on A380's). however, on flights from dubai to Europe, the service is pretty good most of the time, except for the time when i flew in 2018 but 1 bad trip out of 12 is reasonable. the ife screen can range from the new white boarded screen to the oldest screen with 3 buttons (if u are flying the 777-200LR you might get the og screen with the 2 sound buttons). i know this is very opinionated but Emirates has terrible flight meals

[@rnburley]

I've also noticed that flights to/from Europe get the best planes & service. From/To Dubai from Asia/Africa - you get the old shit.

[@Cheng-nm4cc]

@@rnburley true, from dubai to asia half the time i was on the blue label a380's and brown label 777-300's. on flights to Europe, i only see green and yellow labels a380 and b777-300. what color code is used for flight from dubai to africa

[@STS_71]

that is consistent on all airlines. they send poor aircrafts and crews to asian and african routes while the good ones all go to west and southeast asia

[@aamm2081]

@@Cheng-nm4ccWhat are those color labels?!

[@Cheng-nm4cc]

@@aamm2081 if you look at the safety card on your emirates flight, you can see a strip that can either be red/green/blue/yellow/brown or maybe there's some other colors I don't know about

[@pablorubio8287]

For anyone wondering, music during "Nonstop Dan Seat Database", 3:30, is Twostop - By Lotus

[@Khan84]

I used Emirates encomy from London to Manila via Dubai back in 2022 and was amazed at how good the quality and service was. I've booked them again this summer and I can't wait. Thanks for your videos!

[@sandeepreehal1018]

Window seat in economy on the A380 is amazing The space between the fuselage and the seat gives a lot more comfort. I flew the Qatar A350 (same route, 15hr+ flight) and the A380 is so much more comfortable

[@Ieattoe]

They assembled the aviation avengers right here. There is the critical dude and the airline glazer. Legends of this industry

[@zidvicious6047]

This video is just what I needed! I’m flying Emirates for the first time from Manila to New York in October. I will be riding both types of planes! 😊

[@MH-hr9wp]

Both good planes for economy. Don’t waste your money on emirates business class on the 777.

[@hanj31]

@@MH-hr9wp sometimes you have no choice. You're one flight might be on an a380 and then the connecting flight might be a 777 or vice versa

[@tawhiristaceymahara9836]

Most useful information I have ever seen. Great content bro new subscriber!

[@NonstopDan]

Thanks so much! 🙌

[@vin34581]

Hey! I would like to share one of my experiences on an older seat design on one of their 777s from 2010 and unfortunately I would say the IFE's responsiveness was quite unresponsive. The aircraft to be exact was A6-ECZ which was about 12 years when I flew it back to 2022. Heads up too if you are considering a Singapore Airlines economy comparison I really recommend flying the comfortable 2013 design seats on the 77Ws along with the (horrifying) regional 787-10s. Their soft product should be consistent across their fleet too. Oh yeah. Definitely consider giving a try on ANA's The Suite first class too, and a retry of The Room on the Tokyo-London route, now a 12-14 hour flight to avoid Russian airspace. Plus their ecomony on their 77Ws and 787s are kind of contrasting too in terms of hard product 👌

[@prasadchathurvedula2024]

Dan if you get a chance can you do an episode on how to optimize points travel from US to Australia. Can't seem to find a good deal on business class

[@framedman]

Just wish you'd done some longer hauls on these economy reviews but having listened to your podcast, we know that is something Dan doesn't do in economy 🤣

[@NonstopDan]

😅🤣

[@lai7290]

So I need your help with the best seats. With the 777-300er we booked 37 A-C for the extra legroom and because it's a night flight so we just wanted to sleep. But now reading that the toilets and the galley are there. Would you still take those seats or what would you reckon? Also for the A380. Thank You for your reply.

[@Suursaadik]

8:16 - Mycket trevligt, du träffade en världskänd bloggare! 😍

[@sarahlauder1820]

Would you recommend economy for a15h flight (380)? Thanks for this video!

[@PROGAMER-hr4rg]

I flew to Sri Lanka in December 2023 with Air Arabia but we used Sri Lankan to go to the Maldives which was stunning and I would definitely use Emirates over any other airline. I loved the Maldives and I love your videos too! Such amazing content especially for me who is an av-geek!

[@davidbalcon8726]

Bought the A380 luggage tag on my last Emirates F flight. Couldn’t resist.

[@猫の仕事部屋]

With all of the experience Dan has accumulated in all these years traveling, I think a database for each airline for their seats and a calculation of miles made by Dan would be one of the best that anyone can possibily create.

[@NonstopDan]

🙏

[@thealcohologist8624]

I would really enjoy seeing Sam and Dan having a discussion about flying! That would be Must See TV

[@matthewkub4838]

hey, thanks so much for this video, i'm flying emirates in two weeks, and thanks to you i'll have a charging port! great video

[@AnnBlea]

Thanks for the video , keep in up ! What about reviewing AirFrance La Première ?

[@mahan1336]

Is there a difference between sitting upstairs and downstairs ?

[@JDAW6_]

These were two planes that actually flew over my house!

[@yashdesai0654]

That's quite amazing.

[@JDAW6_]

Except when you’re trying to sleep then 10 A380’s fly over you every hour.@@yashdesai0654

[@nurrizadjatmiko21]

6:34 into watching this video, i realized who's the special passenger is. Such an excellent airline. I need to try Emirates maybe in the near future.

[@TheCoIdestWater]

Nonstop Dan, you should review Royal Air Maroc B737 MAX 8 business class!

[@RafaRadityo7]

How many different types of Emirates economy seats are there? Cuz I've seen ones with no bi-fold tray table and the one I got on the 777 which has a bigger screen different to the one in this video even tho I wasn't on a refreshed 777

[@sgfdancecompany]

Great video Dan!!!!!

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodav559]

I flew on this exact same airplane, A6-ENT, in April of 2024, aboard EK111 from DXB-BUD.

[@bosansekali898]

I flew Emirates 777 economy for 16 hours round trip recently. The product was great and I had a great flight. However, I had my expectation too high on the cabin service since many are hyping it. I still think SQ has the best cabin crew, being very attentive and efficient. My experience with Emirates cabin service can be more of a hit and miss. I think their cabin crew service, while very good, is more in-line with airlines like China Airlines, Cathay, and Garuda. Personally, I also wish Emirates gives extra desserts like few airlines do.

[@MC-emmcee]

Flew Emirates a few times and on a lot of occassions the staff were a tad grumpy. There was an occassional nice member of staff but on the whole everything seemed too much trouble for both cabin and ground staff. Economy in 777 is a horrible experience when it is full. I fell quite ill on one flight to Shanghai, due to being dehydrated (Dubai is extremely hot during the summer), and the staff treated me as a complete inconvenience, which made me feel even worse.

[@GA-ik6pi]

Funny enough I’ve never had any issues with hand luggage on EK. I always have a small bag n carry on. Now if we’re talking VS, then you will have a problem 🤣. I’ve flown Emirates at least within the past two years approximately four times so far. In two weeks it will be my fifth time. Post covid. Transit through DXB is simple n quick. But Dan does have a point. I too find B77W kinda cramped, and I’m short! So hopefully maybe EK will get rid of the 4th seat in the centre, to have 3-3-3 configuration v 3-4-3. However, due to operational reasons what Dan didn’t say, was that airlines are allowed to change aircraft equipment types at will. Meaning they could pull an A380 from one route, and replace it with B77W. Which is what I’ve found on my last leg of my trip next month. It was an A380, it’s now a B77W. And yeaaaa it is easy to burn points but harder to earn them on Emirates.

[@Airlines447]

15:04 the best seat

[@driver288]

Interesting review Dan! Especially since I’m going to fly Emirates 777 for about 6 hours followed by a 6+ hours on their A380 in just a few days! Good timing! Always nice to see 2 avgeeks on the same flight by chance like that. Also Swedish 🇸🇪by the way.

[@NonstopDan]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@zoesmith1536]

Where did you get your green polo top from? And how much was it? It's really nice? 🙂

[@rnburley]

This video captures the A380 perfectly. A bit of a Concorde moment where economics outweigh customer desires. Like Concorde, it will truly be a sad day when the A380 is retired and we are stuck in single deck twin engines.

[@biologylover6770]

Hi Dan , I am travelling in emirates this year , in june , I was wondering if they too provide free snacks like qatar ? qatar always had soo much loaded in the galley for economy class , I was not very sure about emirates ,

[@aamm2081]

Yes they do! Emirates Is better at catering IMO, so don’t worry! They even have ice creams.

[@futureproofstudio]

Perfect review 👏

[@cavichualol]

Years ago, the 7kg carry on limit was strictly enforced on the 2am flight out of Brisbane that usually has a light-load... Experienced it a couple of times where I had to weight my carry-on at the check-in counter and at the gate...

[@davidlazarus67]

That plus no personal bag is really off putting.

[@zilam98]

@@davidlazarus67 have to agree with the no personal bag rule of emirates. this will be a big struggle for me as i've always travelled with 2 bags on board, and 2 checked bags

[@becsaw5268]

I just knew it would be Sam. Yay!

[@JazzyJae88]

I actually smiled when Sam was shown. How exciting!!

[@jdf1stats]

What about the seat width? It must be much wider on the A380.

[@renegadeoffunk32]

15 years after the first A380s I'm still so excited to see them BUT I'm not rushing to fly them as often as I used to ad I just find boarding and deboarding to be too long and cumbersome. I feel like there was a stretch where I was always taking A380 flights on Emirates, Qatar, or Etihad, and boarding was just incredibly frustrating. Take that away,'the experience is still incredible. And those engines ❤

[@michaelgrove9019]

Hi Dan. Taking this plane to DXB in a few weeks. I've chosen row 36 too...are there any issues with limited recline? (as mentioned on some websites!). I remember it wasn't an issue on A380. Sadly not an option on this route! 😢 Merci.

[@simplewar]

can anyone tell me why no excess baggage can't able to book in emirates? how to buy more luggage allowance? is it possible only while booking or after bokking also possible?

[@richardfelixgoncalves1641]

Hi Dan, good morning, what I liked most was at lunch and also at dinner, but it was a surprise for Sam to show up, but there are also some tickets that you can buy a ticket for car above all, but it's the value of the tickets, which aren't cheap, that makes it worth buying.

[@moniqueg7250]

Thanks for the review Dan, I'm looking forward to flying on Emirates pretty soon but thanks for showing us the vegan meals that they offer as well, that's a huge plus for me

[@betsystratton1175]

My son is currently on his first flight on Emirates to Dubai. I guarantee that his seat is larger than economy on Delta. Excited for him and all he will experience. Thanks for the video it helps this Mom know what he will be experiencing😊👍

[@NonstopDan]

Hope he had a great flight Betsy! 🙏

[@ocram1616]

09:27 AHA! Spotted!

[@r3m_2m]

Having flown both the A380 and 77W back in January, when full to the brim, I can safely say that the legroom felt similar in my experience. I felt much more comfortable on the A380 thanks to a wider seat. But on both flights, I got a flashy new cabin on the 77W compared to a dated cabin on the A380, so I was torn between the two. BTW, I actually flew on A6-EEM from Toronto to Dubai back in May 2019.

[@aamm2081]

I’ve also flown on A6-EEM lol! Back In 2015 when it was new! Anyways, the newer A380 are out of this world awesome!

[@landrovanderwalt3841]

Thank you Dan! Love your work! 👍

[@moonspirit6555]

Hi Dan, flying with Emirates to NZ in November 2024, can anyone tell me if the seats in from of the bulkhead fully recline? Love all your vids by the way

[@GsyGem]

I'd like to know this too

[@foodie_kj]

Did you orderd some special meal or not? And if not, could you choose on board between different options?

[@Adeltaarabt17]

Also love the A380 and I'm excited that I will fly it from Bali to Dubai in a couple of weeks. The only downside I can mention is the gap between the seat and the window. Hence, you cannot lean towards the window when trying to sleep.

[@NonstopDan]

Have an amazing trip! 🙏

[@speedwaystevemk2]

Totally agree did Bhx to Dxb and on to Hanoi. So A380 was on economy and very comfortable, then onward in 777. Omg I felt mu hip where being crushed compared to A380 but service was excellent as ever with Emirates. Great video

[@Digital_Shield]

Does it have power outlet for laptop charge?

[@lisafico2582]

In the video Dan talks about seat 79A. All the seat review sites note these as a bad seat due to limited incline. Which is accurate? Would a 65A or the across the isle in 79 be ok? I did not under the comment about the plugs either, seems like all seat have them

[@MrUmpalumpa29]

I have an Emirates flight coming up that I'm booked premium economy, I wat to upgrade to business with points, but it says "upgrade not available" I see plenty of seats still open, any tips?

[@Truclord]

Hey Dan! I have a question and if anybody knows the answer please feel free to let me know! So if I was to fly emirates, how would I know what aircraft I’m flying on before getting my boarding pass or days prior to my flight.

[@cem7575]

easily found on their website while buying ticket

[@framedman]

🤣I'm surprised Sam wanted to speak to you after your "unlike other YTers (errhm) who get paid to fly..." comments 😆🤫. But no, I still watch his videos, he doesn't really do reviews anymore because I think so many people called him out on his thinly veiled attempts to make it seem objective and his own opinion. And tbf, he still slags off the airlines that he gets paid to travel on. In any case, I'm really glad you pay for your own trips. You are among just a few reviewers I trust and respect.

[@happycamper4329]

Thanks for doing some economy class reviews Dan. Much appreciated. Btw, I've yet to enjoy any seat on any Boeing! And yes, wherever possible, I will opt for the A380, even if it means later departure with a much longer lay over! The A380... it's worth it!

[@Mazhypic]

Dan, what airline would you say have the absolute best entertainment sytem? I know you Said Emirates is one of the best but you’ve also said BA has the most alternatives when it comes to shows and movies. Is it possible to say which airline is the very best?

[@aamm2081]

He said in another video that Emirates IFE “ICE” Is the best. It’s LOADED, not just the content Is excellent, the screens on their newer planes are enormous!

[@ollie2074]

How does Emirates economy compare to JAL economy?

[@slowcal4]

The problem with the 777 seat on Emirates is that the leg room is not ideal for someone with long legs for flights over 4 hours. Even on shorter duration flights, if one is sitting in the middle seat and the passenger in front has reclined their seat, it’s a nightmare getting in and out of the seat when needing the loo.

[@shidulislam5932]

Paperless or employee cuts

[@FlyingAsia]

Great review Dan! I can't wait to fly with their A380 in April for the first time. I have flown on their B777 before and would be curious to compare both. How would you compare Singapore Airlines and Emirates A380 economy class?

[@aamm2081]

Emirates A380 Is better than any A380 and this is because they had been receiving A380s until the very end, which means they have many new ones still with flashy cabins.

[@mxb_se]

SAM! Awesome!

[@abcjelly]

planning to go out to downtown dubai on a 9hr layover, how’s the immigration in DXB airport during the day?

[@MegaKhas]

As a tall individual I'm watching this after my dad booked the 777 🥲

[@ibraheemnabeel]

Interestin coincidence. I flew on A6-EEM back in 2015. First A380 I flew on!

[@scotty523]

Awesome review! I'm 95% convinced that Boeing aircraft seats cater to airlines and Airbus seats catering to passengers.

[@shwet218]

Any tips to make leg rest more comfortable? I tend to have swollen feet on long haul flights, and I guess those inflatable let rests are not allowed. Will be traveling next month on 777 with a very active toddler and I'm beyond nervous!

[@fluffy-puffy-puppy]

If you are flying with a toddler you might be able to request seats at the bulkhead. These tend to have more legroom to accomodate the bassinet.

[@alexanderlewis5443]

Which airline is best for the a380?

[@uww.v]

Emirates

[@sammilburn445]

last year i flew a 777-300er out of newcastle. on the flight there we had the oldest cabin they use, and tbh, it wasnt very comfortable. on the flight back we had a bit of a newer cabin but still wasn't the best. in all honesty, if a not as good ife system and no wifi isnt a deal breaker, and they fly to where you're going, the tui 787s are a more comfortable aircraft, and the crew seems a lot better too

[@jolietia]

What is the room with the sleeping person icon in the back?

[@doujinflip]

Emirates miles are hard to earn directly, but they're very open to converting bank points from practically everyone including Chase, American Express, Citi, and Capital One

[@kevonvideo]

How about the width of the seat? Is it noticeably better on A380? I’m always rubbing shoulders in B777 in 3-4-3 😢

[@greensoba]

According to seat guru, it's 18" on the A380 and 17" on the 777. That one inch makes all the difference in the world.

[@kevonvideo]

@@greensoba Yes, in economy every inch counts.

[@aviationtrips]

It is much wider. And it doesn’t just feel wider, it looks wider too. In this video Dan reviewed both planes with the same seat and screen, at 7:45 look at how that screen barely fits on the B777 seats, the corners are tight, and then look at the A380’s 16:36 seats with the same screens, see how much wider those corners of the seats are.

[@Plez_Chill]

I’m confused… you can’t have a carry-on and a personal item for under your seat?

[@user-rj7ij8ku6v]

nonstop dan...you commented on taking the later morning flight if flying to Maldives b/c the flight prior is always packed. What about the 02:40 am flight? Is that usually packed full as well?

[@NonstopDan]

I'd expect that to be quite full with connecting passengers from Europe!

[@user-rj7ij8ku6v]

Ok thanks. Will try to secure a seat at front of the plane to make the deboarding process easier!

[@user-rj7ij8ku6v]

we ended up booking the 2:40am DXB flight due to our Maldives schedule and I picked exit rows/Extra Legroom Seats 24, as hubby needs room to stretch his legs;. That should suffice well enough for a 4 hour flight. If I have extra points next year, and miles upgrade is available for Business Class, I'll try to snag that! lol Thanks for your help!@@NonstopDan

[@JamesCorbettMusic5000]

Built a380 wings for 20 years, and in a couple of weeks, I’m flying one one to Dubai! Finally 😅

[@nmaddpnmaddp7333]

you can not believe all from youtube ads , you must try it then experience it and then you will really understand it . I mysel already try Singapore A380 from Sydney to Singapore and back and it was a disaster fly for me . A 380 economy seat are very small , leg space is smaller than other normal economy. A 380 only good if you fly business and first class , for economy is a nightmare .

[@scottlovell7375]

Also to remember I just tried to change a passenger as somebody isn’t able to go but since we “locked in” our seats basically reserved a seat there is no way of undeserving it and I have just had to pay £700 for a whole new flight. If not the person going would not be able to go. Pretty bad so we have paid for 3 seats for 2 people cause we have no other option. Fly emirates