Trip Report | Emirates Airbus A380 (Economy) | Dubai to Houston

Emirates: they're simply world-class, and renowned especially for their flagship aircraft, the behemoth Airbus A380. But does the giant's economy class still hold up in a post-COVID world and when other airlines are right on its tail? Find out in this trip report.
Flight Information
Flight number: EK211
Date: January 18, 2023 (01/18/2023)
Aircraft: Airbus A380-861 (A6-EUE)
Travel class: Economy class
Seat number: 77A
Origin: Dubai International Airport (DXB/OMDB)
Destination: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH/KIAH)
Taxi time: 09:47 GST (05:47 UTC)
Wheels up time: 10:05 GST (06:05 UTC)
Touchdown time: 16:41 CST (22:41 UTC)
Flight time: 16h 36m
Recording equipment: iPhone 8
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
0:50 Check in
3:41 Marhaba Lounge
6:48 Aircraft
7:17 Boarding
8:43 Seat 77A
12:16 Departure
23:20 Amenity kit
24:29 ice Entertainment System
27:03 Breakfast
29:19 Lavatory
30:57 Dinner
32:06 Sunrise
32:27 ice Magazine
33:33 Pizza
34:23 Arrival
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All opinions expressed in this video are my own. The airline neither endorsed nor was aware of the production of this flight review. Additionally, all factual statements made in the video are not guaranteed to be accurate.

[@anaa2054]

21:40 very nice and attractive view of the sky and clouds Great report. Thanks for sharing!

[@GenAvAviation]

Agree, there were some amazing views on this flight especially of a crisp Dubai morning! Thanks for watching!

[@jeroenstalman3668]

I fly in march from Amsterdam via dubai to tokyo and back with Emirates. My opinion one of the best airlines in the world

[@GenAvAviation]

Indeed one of the best in the business! Hope you enjoy your flight my friend

[@hunaidqureshi1850]

I love A380 I also live in Houston and I flew first flight from Houston in 2009 from Houston to Dubai is a380 I have flown at least 8 time from 2009 and always went on _A380 yes service and food is very good and open kitchen We need this type of service America the ever give full meal from Dubai to Medina. Saudi Arabia only 2 hour flight and full meal Great airline to fly with and I went to want to Saudi in April 2024 via Emirates

[@GenAvAviation]

Awesome to hear that! Emirates actually only started A380 service to IAH in 2014 but I’m sure you’ve enjoyed plenty of flights on it nonetheless, its a great aircraft. thanks for watching!

[@Heather_T]

Thanks, it’s good to see a recent flight in economy. Good to know that the food, service and seat comfort etc were up to standard.

[@GenAvAviation]

Yes everything was amazing on this flight! Thanks for watching

[@FARHAN6143]

I am Emirates Member From Emirates

[@abdurrafi6555]

Loved the video, the ending with Emirates' Boarding Music was nice.

[@GenAvAviation]

lol yeah, I had to drag the ending out a bit because it took a while for the music to start but glad you enjoyed that little touch at the end! Thanks for watching

[@vikimdluli3600]

Flying on an A380-800 is a dream come true i flew in it from France to Johannesburg what a marvelous trip

[@GenAvAviation]

It is an incredibly special feeling and, for me at least, every time feels like the first! The A380-Emirates pairing is such an indescribable experience that you can only truly know about by flying it yourself. Thanks for watching!

[@je55685]

Good video this 👍

[@GenAvAviation]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@JRtheDrummer]

Such a nice video. Flying economy as well in December for the F1 grand prix. Never been over there, very excited.

[@GenAvAviation]

hey! that’s awesome, I’ll be at the race as well! hope you enjoy your flight, EK is a great airline, and thanks for watching!

[@ozairfrozi9591]

AINT NO WAY THAT YOU SAW THE EXPO 2020 A380 LIVERY BRUH SO LUCKY 😭

[@GenAvAviation]

I actually flew it on the way back from Houston! Unfortunately didn’t have a window seat or anything so no videos, but it was very cool for sure! Thanks for watching

[@ChiockenPlayzC]

Well I have also been on that plane

[@user-fq6yu6ys9j]

To fly emirates❤is. To fly in luxury the best airline in the world your video was full of imformation you really know what youre talking about the food service was excelent and the scenery outside was spertacular i really did enjoyed cheers jerry nc

[@GenAvAviation]

I really appreciate the kind words! Emirates is indeed among the world’s greatest and most luxurious airlines. Thanks for watching!

[@PixelAviation]

Nice, and love the A380

[@GenAvAviation]

I do too! Thanks for watching!

[@muhammedsheraz5482]

Emirates best flight good staff

[@GenAvAviation]

Definitely amazing cabin crew on this flight and all other flights I've had with Emirates! Thanks for watching

[@themagistic3618]

Bro I am so lucky I have selected 77A also and I get to see your nice and long report ❤

[@GenAvAviation]

That’s great, best seat in the house for sure! Thanks for watching :)

[@Ali-ZERO_1999]

Best flight in the world

[@GenAvAviation]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching

[@AZM70710]

Exellent video !

[@GenAvAviation]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words! :)

[@AZM70710]

@@GenAvAviation You are welcome !

[@Keenan-to7ol]

rumah tangga yang bergerak 🥳🥰😘😍

[@GamingForeverr]

A380 OMGG I LUV THE A380

[@deepalperera4592]

A good trip report

[@GenAvAviation]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching :)

[@AeroTravels]

Amazing report. Good job! ✈

[@GenAvAviation]

I appreciate that, thank you for watching!

[@AeroTravels]

Very welcome!@@GenAvAviation

[@ashfaqueali555]

Dubai to London Nice Flight to Fly 💸

[@GenAvAviation]

Definitely a route I'd love to fly one day! Thanks for watching :)

[@deepikagoel9188]

Thanks bcz of u i was able to select the right window seat

[@GenAvAviation]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching

[@nafeekarim2780]

❤there service

[@GenAvAviation]

amazing service for sure! Thanks for watching

[@ashwinvenkatesan7307]

Big fan of the emirates pizza

[@GenAvAviation]

Same!

[@sebastiangrzymowicz7062]

Yes

[@Nadiaandherchildren]

Awesome

[@GenAvAviation]

thanks for watching!

[@Merkygloom]

Looks like a very nice flight

[@GenAvAviation]

Yep it was! Thank you for watching!

[@isakkrasniqi]

I remembered that i flied the A380-800 Before!

[@GenAvAviation]

Awesome! Hope you had a great time, and thanks for watching

[@rpkr2167]

If the display information is with background colour instead of transparent background and little more time given to read it will be great and highly appreciable.

[@GenAvAviation]

Thanks for that, in recent videos I have extended the length of my subtitles but I will definitely consider that background as I have seen other channels do it very successfully. I appreciate the feedback!

[@davidbian2466]

Hey I was on this particular flight this past August! 😃

[@GenAvAviation]

Oh wow, amazing! How was your experience? Hope it was as amazing as mine. Thanks for watching!

[@davidbian2466]

@@GenAvAviation It was amazing, but I’m not sure if it was amazing as yours. The flight did get delayed though.

[@GenAvAviation]

Ah that's unfortunate! Sorry you had that experience, but glad you enjoyed it nonetheless!

[@abdulazizaljohani4299]

👍

[@altavelmcnamara]

38:52 actually you do, you just need to pay enough to win it. It’s actually a pretty known thing.

[@GenAvAviation]

I guess that's true 😅but Emirates has been awfully consistent about it dating back to even before Skytrax started selling ratings imo. Thanks for watching!

[@faraadkhan3004]

I fly Emirates 777 from Miami to dubai it's a 14 hour flight so I sleep and the landing was smooth

[@GenAvAviation]

Awesome to hear! Hope you enjoyed :)

[@faraadkhan3004]

Thanks

[@faraadkhan3004]

And comment each channel appreciate it😊 name of the game: infinite flight download it now

[@sebastiangrzymowicz7062]

❤

[@krishnanramakrishnan76]

I’ve flown Emirates a couple of times and one upcoming in March. The music is fine but I honestly get a little annoyed by the fact its really vocal music. Airlines like Singapore Airlines just play their custom soft music which is more soothing to boarding, Cathay will sometimes play light jazz which is nice. Lufthansa was quiet and I was fine with it. Sometimes its better when its quiet but ofc everyone has their opinion

[@GenAvAviation]

Personally I like the Emirates music, it helps contribute to that special “Emirates feeling” you can’t get while flying any other airline. However music is incredibly subjective so it is hard to get it right for as many people as possible! Thanks for watching

[@krishnanramakrishnan76]

@@GenAvAviation Agreed. The main theme with piano and some guitar is nice though. Goes well on the A380 mainly. I enjoyed the video thanks for posting.

[@marko_ys]

Did you connect at Houston or was it your final destination?

[@GenAvAviation]

Final destination! Thanks for watching

[@BLTC769]

A380?

[@GenAvAviation]

yep!

[@sebastiangrzymowicz7062]

Seba❤❤

[@bekirbadem3101]

7:18 it’s always the same, no one is listening to the announcements and can’t do one queue???! it’s not the fault of the staff when the passengers don’t know how to queue or act like a adult

[@GenAvAviation]

unfortunately true, especially on the A380 it can get very messy sometimes! luckily the staff at DXB is especially used to boarding the A380 so it went pretty smooth all things considered. thanks for watcbing

[@BLTC769]

تسفسےت

[@ezimdanielchukwunwike531]

Long haul

[@GenAvAviation]

Yes lol, long haul

[@pratikghumatkar2957]

Non American and fake😂😂😂😂

[@GenAvAviation]

?

[@muhammedtalha109]

🏜️ to🏜️

[@GenAvAviation]

lol yeah Houston gets very hot, thanks for watching!

[@AwsomeTanqRWarriorYT]

what even is that emoji