We Need to Talk About Emirates "New" Business Class

[@NonstopDan]

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[@SwissooI]

Nice vid

[@NotSatiRoblox12]

4 min ago

[@SwissooI]

Pls try air china

[@OwenVest-q3v]

Try Air china and more delta

[@mrj3124]

Hey Dan pls try the AIR INDIA newA350-900 ... love from india

[@benmatthews460]

I recently upgraded myself from economy to business on my trip back from London to Auckland (for just the 2nd leg), and I’m so glad I did. The best 15 hours I’ve spent on a airplane ever, and a very good bookend to a wonderful trip away :)

[@milehighclubyt]

How much did you pay for the upgrade and what was your original fare?(Economy Basic/Economy Flex etc.)

[@tjegan1417]

Wow, you checked in at desk 38 for flight380 to HKG on a A380!

[@julianfp1952]

I have a sort of similar experience, not quite Dans trifecta but memorable enough to me that I took a photo of it that I still have. In March 2020 I decided to bring forward my Emirates return flight from Cape Town back to London because South Africa was about to lock down due to the Covid-19 pandemic (the UK was also about to lock down but I wanted to be at home for lockdown not stuck in a foreign country). I got to Dubai and changed planes for my connecting flight to LHR and was very amused to see that the gate I was departing from was gate C19!

[@hamadalkubaisi93]

And he said Emirates didn’t pay him for this video!

[@nam3go3sh3r3]

What does desk 38 mean?

[@anna-marianunezvega1520]

​@@nam3go3sh3r3​ the check-in counter number. You can see at 01:30 mins

[@anna-marianunezvega1520]

​@@nam3go3sh3r3it is the check in counter number, 01:30 mins

[@harshmarwah4508]

Dan emirates is still maintaining their product like before while many airlines have failed.

[@betelgeuse111]

This is 100% spot on!

[@EddieManning]

Business class on any widebody should never be anything other than 1-2-1 configurarion. Any airline that offers biz 2-2-2 or 2-3-2 is a scam.

[@timstone84]

💯💯💯

[@CJ.1998X.Y.Z]

Mostly agree but there are exceptions. Ie: Philippine airlines who have 2/2/2. However their business class is half the cost of many others

[@greenho4]

Got a free business class upgrade last month flying to NYC from Dubai - I don’t think I’ve had a more incredible 14 hours on a plane in my life - my reaction was just about what you could expect, absolutely game-changing per your words

[@PcarNess]

How exactly does someone get a free upgrade? Just ask if there is availability?

[@PerfectPilot]

@@PcarNessyeah exactly We upgraded into business for a 18 hour emirates a380 flight for $400 but free is unheard of while flying internationally

[@greenho4]

@@PcarNess for me it was completely random - think it was an oversold flight, so I got lucky - could also be that I have a loyalty account, so they prioritized me

[@j134679]

@@greenho4 yep. Luck, economy is full, you are solo so easier to move, and has freq flyer accnt. Families are least likely to be upgraded. Don't want to upset paying Business class customers with rowdy kids.

[@formulaic78]

​@@greenho4same happened to me about twenty years ago. Champagne on take off, seabass in the sky and then flat seat until breakfast.

[@paulwaite2219]

I have been flying Emirates Business from Australia to Europe for 22 years and definitely have no thought of changing from them. Always choose the A380 when available. Occasionally have chance to upgrade to first class on a sector for a small extra payment. They are the best.

[@betelgeuse111]

I'd never have ever thought of flying Emirates as I used to be loyal to Qantas. Then one day my Qantas Business class Sydney to London ended up being on an Emirates flight and that was my first experience ever with Emirates. They are 1000% better than Qantas in every possible way. The service is above and beyond, the feeling of the flight from the moment you enter the airport is first class. I'll never fly anyone else ever again unless I absolutely have to. I'm now 100% an Emirates loyal returning customer. Oh and Dubai Business lounge is to die for, my favourite part of a long haul is that stop in Dubai!!!

[@irishwolfhoundsofthesouthw7890]

As a fellow Aussie, I gave up QF years ago. Their product just isn't nearly as good.

[@Mazhypic]

I don’t know how long it was since but congrats to 900K!

[@ilyiza1]

You are correct about us loving the seat maps!!

[@MuhlisErtugrul]

I don't have the budget to fly business in the near future but I appreciate your content, I feel like I have flown and experienced it myself each time I watch your videos, thanks!

[@joannajohnson8749]

“Pretending to be an extrovert” 😂 I can so relate!

[@aadrjdjjsjddjjdd]

Your opinion is completely valid! Emirates is THE Rolex of airlines. You think luxury airline, you think emirates first🤷

[@Ps5prolite]

Then Cathay Pacific and China Eastern and ANA Japan are the Patek Philippe of airlines

[@anna-marianunezvega1520]

Yeah, but it depends on the aircraft you are on. The old 777 seats are really not great

[@bosansekali898]

Singapore Airlines is where it's at. Often overpriced, but better than Emirates IMO

[@RH191UD]

I love Emirates. Always a treat to fly with them ❤

[@monasolheim5347]

I flown Lufthansa business, Finnair business, Qantas business, Singapore business, Qatar business but Emirates A380 second floor is my absolute FAVOURITE

[@tallguyforfun]

Is Finair or Lufthansa any good for business class?

[@MansoorBarri]

2:15 that coffee is criminal

[@naomimorse6455]

I’ve been flying with emirates for years and have experienced every class of service. Unlike other airlines ,Emirates makes flying fun. That X factor you mention ? It’s the hospitality -something that emirates shares with its passengers no matter the class of service. Love your videos and can’t wait to see what’s next !

[@NonstopDan]

Thanks so much Naomi!

[@flyoverfredusa]

love how much of an avgeek you are, talking about the new livery is A+

[@_Tripsandtips101]

One of the perks I appreciate about Emirates Business that I don't get on Qatar is complementary chauffeur service (except on the cheapest fares). It saves me money to get to/from airports. And with 40 passengers to service and one of the cheaper business class products out there, you've got to wonder how they could afford it.

[@j134679]

the Emirate of Dubai has lots more going for it than the state of Qatar. Even within the realm of contract workers who get deported after losing their jobs, Dubai is like the London/New York of that industry. The Las Vegas of Saudi youth, even. ie, people actually go to/from Dubai. So the routes have real demand over just connections. Which means cargo as well.

[@dgurmani]

Emirates has fancy products like Bvlgari and Voya on board. The lounge for Emirates is neat in terms of food and a shoe shine. Though the washroom in Emirates sucks the showers and toilets felt like you were showering in a YMCA compared to Qatar. Qatar has multiple lounge for various status members, so it doesn't get crowded. I really like the lounge in Doha. The whole esthetics and art are really elegant. I do feel like Emirates catering in some instances is better than QR, though QR dine on demand is neat. Though being able to fly A380 more often is plus point on EK than QR.

[@j134679]

QR has way too many bus gates. Nothing will compensate for having to use a bus gate in the middle east, especially in summer.

[@dgurmani]

@@j134679 QR has separate bus for premium passengers. As aviation geek I don't mind boarding via stairs.

[@davidperry3257]

You are absolutely right about consistency! It’s vitally important that whenever I fly in a premium cabin and it’s my money paying for it, I want a consistent experience and a consistent hard product.

[@SewingandCaring]

For me the wood is best because it looks super clean but without being sterile. I can tell you from fabric that you want busy over your whites and greys,. as if there are any imperfections it will melt into the design, where as a big stain or any wear on a solid colour stands out like a beacon.

[@Ya3ayn]

That drink!! I boarded an A380 last month in premium economy & oh my ... when I saw that lemon Mint drink coming my way, I instantly thought of you Dan & chose that drink simply because you love it. Guess what? I loved it too. It's so incredibly delicious 😋 😍

[@alamgudiel7663]

Loving the beard btw

[@ZHUHAI100]

Agreed- consistency of product across the fleet is the right direction -

[@baxairsoft1731]

I love the Emirates Boarding Music, it so good. But to anwser your question. Some airlines have a beter A-game than Emirates, but their B-game often sucks (like getting Qatared and flying one of those crappy seats). Emirates offers a good product overall and is very consistent. Also their ground services are much more consistent than others. They have Emirates only lounges on many airports, while other airlines only have that on their home airport. I love Emirates, and would gladly book Emirates Business Class over many many airlines.

[@Eyob797]

@15:00 you mentioned consistency, yes consistency is very important for an airline, it allows passengers to have similar onboard product on every flight with a particular airline.

[@aniruddhaiyengar8788]

8:00 "You exist in the context of all that came before you" lol. IYKYK.

[@Sonny.E]

Nice video. These seats are much more comfortable than the 777 business class. So it would be really nice if they replaced that in the 777

[@airbus7373]

They are doing that right now, and adding premium economy and game changer suites to more of their 777’s. Hoping for that entire fleet to be retrofitted

[@djmaciiiii]

The Emirates A350 business class is flamboyant, and I also love it.

[@jobangharekhan2601]

Emirates A380 is definitely one of the best. Emirates should install a door in business class seats

[@johntefan]

"Pretending I'm an extrovert": best line of the video LOL

[@EA00000]

Yes Emirates is my favourite Arline and my first choice Arline ! I prefer even pay more and fly Emirates because I know what I am getting and not going to b disappointed

[@marc0h]

I've flown with Emirates Business Class, BA, Qantas, Virgin, Finnair, Vistara and I would say - Emirates was definitely a highlight! I like to capture shorts of my travels and I'm excited to try the new business class! Thank you for sharing! :)

[@catprog]

17:50 My last flight was AirNZ skycouch class (with connecting flight each end). Much better then normal economy.

[@claudiakunz4885]

Best airline! I'm one of those 100% loyal Emirates customers!

[@gordocoop]

It made my day to see you so happy. I'm glad you got to experience it.

[@nimrudrakumaran3405]

I have to agree with Oskar, there is a different feeling being on an Emirates Airline flight, a happy feeling! I had the same feeling when I was on board last month.

[@jeffreybacot]

Great points, consistency, class and luxury. These beat out the airlines who add flashy new things to some of their planes. When you book a flight and expect a certain product it is nice to know you will get it and that is what Emirates delivers. Q-suites are very nice but so many people have to rebook or just take subpar seats when the get "Qtared".

[@madilily]

I'm going to be heading properly overseas from Australia later next year, I plan to splurge for business class, this just cemented my choice to fly Emirates. Especially as I am a nervous flyer!! xx

[@NonstopDan]

Amazing! I hope you have the best time 🙏

[@julianfp1952]

I'm so glad to hear that Emirates is getting rid of that 2-3-2 configuration on the 777s. Truly worst in class and the reason I stopped flying Emirates because on the route I took most frequently the LHR-DBX flight was fine (A380) but the onward (longer) connecting flight on a 777 just killed it for me. The key now, at least for me, will be how quickly Emirates rolls this out to the entire 777 fleet because until it does isn't it going to be similar to the Qatar experience, never quite knowing for sure if you'll get the seat type you booked or be unlucky and get a plane change to a 777 that hasn't had the business class upgrade yet? I guess I need to go off and do some research about what timescale to roll out the upgrades Emirates has announced.

[@philipf2705]

I think the way Dan described Emirates compared to Qatar makes him "Spot On Dan" instead of "Non Stop Dan". Cheers from Vancouver!

[@hungo7720]

Always love the plush and sumptuous Emirates premium services.

[@simondavey7787]

I am a huge fan of Emirates and often fly them between the UK and Australia. Like you, I recognise their consistency. Thanks for all your great work.

[@NonstopDan]

Thank you! 🙏

[@ramonrodriguez2457]

I, and I'm sure many followers too, really appreciate that you show us the food from the regular menu every time you get the chance. I understand it might be awkward to ask sometimes, but it really ads to the review.

[@NonstopDan]

Thanks so much Ramon!

[@sivapillai7939]

we just flew business on Qatar qsuites on both legs from the us, flight from doha to jnb was their smaller suite and the flight from jnb to doha was an older business but q suites can't be topped. the service was unreal, dine on demand, food was better than some restaurants. I will forever be a Qatar airlines fanboy

[@clivebaxter6354]

I flew Q suites 2 years ago- waiting for 35 minutes to board on the loading bridge in the heat, seat was broken and one toilet out of order. For the first time on any flight did not get my ordered vegetarian meals and they changed my paid for seat reservation on one leg, with no refund. I will never fly Qatar again!

[@ollienilson1644]

@@clivebaxter6354 Me too, never fly Qatar again.

[@johngalt6708]

I agree Emirates is very good. But! If you remove price from the equation, I'd say my favourite airlines for long haul are 1. Qatar (Q Suite) 2. Emirates 3. Etihad. However, the pricing for routes like London to Manila or Bangkok varies massively, so in reality my actually booked order is 1. Etihad 2. Emirates 3. Qatar.

[@timstone84]

Etihad usually much better pricing and 1 2 1

[@MohammedZohairArkati]

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO!🩷🩷🩷✨✨LOTS OF LOVE DAN!

[@swissfoodie3542]

Hi Dan, I have not watched your videos for a while, for no reason really. But after starting to watch this video, I realise that I have really missed watching your great channel. I am a huge fan of Emirates, and business class in the 380s. And I love to board from the lounge in Dubai. That is so nice, to be able to enter an elevator straight from the business class lounge, and board the plane from there. This February, I flew with Qatar Airways from Zürich via Qatar to Bankgok and back, in business class. And I have to say, that I was a bit dissapointed. Maybe I expected too much. It was not an unpleasant flight, but it was not as great as I thought it might be. I will always prefer flying EK, CX, SQ and maybe even BA and LX, over QR.

[@swissfoodie3542]

Last year, I got to enjoy the first and probably only First Class flights in my life. Zürich to Johannesburg and back, with Swiss. It was a great deal, as we actually paid less than for business class with EK for example. We just had to fly from Stockholm, which was cool for us, and have a 24 hours stopover in Zürich, which was also fine. I enjoyed it a lot, for me as a flight freek, it was a great experience. I especially enjoyed the lounge in Zürich. Onboard, the experience was really good. But I would never pay the regular price to fly First Class.

[@AllisonJaffeID]

I just flew it two weeks ago Dubai to LAX. It was chefs kiss 😘

[@доктор-вонючая-морковь]

I flew RyanAir Stanstead to Dublin , it was 🐎 💩

[@adamarcieri]

I would love it if you tried Westjet, if you take a flight to Calgary from Europe destinations and Asia destinations you could do a dreamliner business class review! Just an idea, love your videos!

[@swagjager]

i wish you had the updated version of the a380, the color scheme is beautiful, the seats are much more comfortable and the cabin feels, much more spacious

[@OwenVest-q3v]

These videos are so good

[@dannydonohue2577]

Emirates is the best I've ever been on! the best service and very comfortable and very good service!! business is one of the best and the first class really is first class!! the A380 is so comfortable and the lounge in business class is really good. Glad you are finally showing this! keep in mind travelers that the nice lounges are only in Terminal A in Dubai. They have them in terminal C but they are smaller and don't go directly to the gates. You can have them take a polaroid photo for you and they deliver it in a special card.

[@vidittapadia3256]

Two Dan videos in the same month?? I must be dreaming😂

[@NonstopDan]

🙏

[@anindochoudhury8926]

Can't agree more about the decor and ambience! Very special. Stay away from the artificial sweeteners! :)

[@Andonarzoian]

It’s funny how the guy photo bombed you while you were vlogging😅😅😅😅😅

[@lolalumikola]

6:47 bills cannot be this high😭🙏

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

Fun is luxury 😊

[@ZGundam83]

I recently flew their B777-300 Business Class from DXB to ORD, which had a 2-3-2 configuration. Although their seats were comfortable, I found it annoying that I had to jump over the person next to me to go to the lavatory. Speaking of the pajamas. I was flying First Class (upgraded using points) from KWI to DXB. I was given a set of pajamas and slippers, even though it was a two hour flight. Emirates has the best slippers and pajamas of any airline I have flown.

[@dkhalo2000]

Nice Kamala referrence Dan 😂😂 8:00

[@mohammedziauddin601]

Nonstop Dan got LASIK 👀👓

[@ceceliamoreno1845]

Am i hearing Sinatra in the background playing on the plane???❤❤❤❤❤

[@nicolomanica]

What is the difference between the old and the new livery anyway? 😂 just a small change marketed as something crazy new

[@DrDinB]

It gives bloggers something to blog about.

[@PeterAkkies]

8:01 Sneaky Kamala Harris reference here? Love it

[@timstone84]

Emirates currently has 2 products with v different quality for a high price 1. Nice a380 business 2. terrible 777 business Once they have their 777 biz upgraded ill start flying emirates again For the meanwhile i stopped flying w emirates (almost all my routes are 777) and moved my business to etihad which has 1 2 1 biz config for usually 30% cheaper in almost every plane

[@sid6403]

Seeing the costa coffee in Dan’s hand shaking around near the start of the video whilst he’s talking is quite unnerving.

[@mss7807]

One thing I love that you respect people's privacy , which not all airline bloggers do! As an emiratie proud of emirates !!

[@NonstopDan]

Thank you 🙏

[@thesilk1954]

Nice meeting you in Bali. Great Video. So proud of you for coming out :)

[@TopFlightFamily]

So true that Emirates has a much more fun feel than Qatar. Qatar is more luxurious but they also take themselves very seriously so you don’t feel as relaxed. 😅

[@gumpotronic]

Seat database is dope... For me, it took your videos from fun-to-watch to loyal subscriber who watches (almost) every video

[@NurseViv]

Dan! Your facial hair looks sooooo good!! 👍🏽😊

[@Abcdexf]

In the last few years I had to fly more and more long haul routes and for some time I also chose primarily Middle Eastern airlines because of their superior service e.g. food, friendliness, modernity and cleanliness, but recently I have changed my mind. While all the mentioned things are great I just really started to despise the long transit times. Let’s say you fly to Beijing from BER and you have a transit in DOH. Including a 4 hour transit you take around 17 hours, a direct route is 9 hours with Hainan Air and a code share between Lufthansa and Air China with a stop in FRA is 11 hours. I just don‘t see the point with flying any Middle Eastern airline anymore as it is just more exhausting and at least for me flying is not the destination. Of course I know BER to Beijing is quite an extreme case of this example I did that route among others such BER DOH ICN. It is less extreme on routes to SEA but I think in general not enough to justify the detour through the gulf.

[@barrydanial]

Don't forget Emirates has the Airbus A350s coming up soon. Let's see how the Airbus A350 Business Class stands out.

[@thomas-xj1hs]

Excellent thanks.You mentioned the launch of the A350. Will u be on the inaugural flight to Edinburgh?

[@Baeomran]

Hey! Do you remember me from Bahrain Lounge Last Year! I recently flew on the A380, and while most flights were pleasant, I noticed that the European routes often feature outdated aircraft and higher fares, except for Heathrow, Brussels, and Geneva. It seems they’re sending the newer fleet more frequently to turnaround sectors like Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and India. These planes could be better used on medium-haul and African flights, which range from 6 to 13 hours, to really make the fare worth it. I also noticed that lately, the airline doesn’t seem to be offering language speakers or crew from the destination’s nationality as often as before. For example if you fly to Norway, Sweden, and Kuwait you don't see that much crew for that specific nationality. Which I think some competitor could take that as an advantage in the region. I have sent them some feedback about that and haven't seen any thing taken into consideration. Best of luck say hi to Oscar

[@ozzy-1649]

As an Australian and Qantas platinum member earning many points I love the partnership with Emirates as it is so easy to redeem points on in Australia!

[@Adeltaarabt17]

Lol, I thought you were going to talk about the semi premium economy "business class" seats that I found on my latest flights on the triple seven. Those are a real shame. Just imagine paying 5X the price to be the one in the middle. These on the other hand actually look really good and are more worth the money!

[@angelikaamor8491]

I found there was no privacy on the business class aisle seats. I was trying to sleep and the overhead light from the guy in the middle seat was aimed directly at me (aisle window seat). Also so many unsupervised children that arent looked over by their parents running up and down the aisle. Wish there was more privacy, even a privacy screen!

[@angelikaamor8491]

Can’t fault them on their business class lounge experience though - amazing food and drinks!!!!!

[@brigittelehmann9749]

lovely flight thanks for scharing

[@suanchim4147]

Your comment on progressively changing your mind on Middle Eastern airlines is interesting. I live in Southeast Asia and to fly to Europe, we have a choice of Asian, European and Middle Eastern carriers. The Middle Eastern airlines usually have very attractive fares but my experience has been a mixed bag. The flights from Asia are usually red eyes, and it doesn't help that you have to transit around 7 hours into your flight, just when you're settled in and ready to nap. You land in the Middle East around 2am, sometimes without an aerobridge, and spend half an hour or more in a bus. Then you have to navigate a huge airport, where staff can be brusque, unhelpful, cold or just plain unhappy. You finally get on the plane again, where food and service may be good, but the transit experience leaves you totally drained. And then you wonder if you should have just paid a bit more for the non-stop (or even one-stop) options on Asian and European carriers.

[@j134679]

Emirates is definitely an outlier in the region for having enough gates for their flights. But yes, if your options allow using Swiss, Air France, or any of the major Asian airlines, it really doesn't matter much. I just sort by trip duration on google flights & then check the airline website for seat availabilty.

[@gingersmom6186]

I love that you are honest with your opinion whether it’s positive or not too much. Have flown both EK a380s and b777 and I love them both. Keep flying 👍🏼👌🏼

[@Arid_FN]

Please try Lot Polish airlines

[@honeyloop2746]

I got to fly Emirates Business Class 3 Times in August, twice on a 777 and once on A380 and I totally get what you are saying. The product is so good already and the atmosphere so special, why invent a new seat when the existing one is amazing already and works for them. I think where the airline can improve most is at DXB airport. The experience there was the worst of my trip and also the lounges should be more consistent across the terminals (I had an older one which was fine but the ones in Singapore and Melbourne were better)

[@sonalipatange5281]

huuuge fan of emirates love their business class

[@jonathanhamberger3443]

The staff are genuinely proud to work for Emirates

[@markgoddaytwittergodday_de7610]

Dan whit beards hit different 😂

[@warwickkane8102]

Your videos have always been great but im seeing the improvement from one to the next Dan! Keep up the great work!!!!

[@mlgswagboi72s47]

Dan if you ever get a chance, I was able to fly in business on a small french airline this past june. Its called Corsair and despite being in their older cabin on the A330-300, the flight from Paris to Montreal was extraordinary for the seemingly budget price. The soft product was terrific and smaller items like slippers and glass cups instead of plastic were great additions. This airline doesn't get very much attention and I think it would make a great video. Thanks!

[@montyhoff6356]

Finally u join the emirates crew

[@gebe8978]

For families, I am 100% for Emirates. The lounge on board the A380 is the perfect place to bring your toddler to avoid disturbing other passengers. And the crew are wonderful with kids.

[@carried7223]

I have never flown Emirates business/first class but it is another thing to achieve on my wish list someday .. i have to say all the food looked grey and unappetizing so total shock, Love the A380 on most airlines so lush and all that 20's glamour of the polished wood looks amazing , Thanks for another great honest review 🙂

[@NonstopDan]

Thank you so much! Hope you get to try Emirates one day!

[@chetannarula]

Great video... but the A380 you flew seems to have the old business class seats. Not the updated white seats (as shown in the pic you referred to for B777s upgrade). They are slowly rolling it out across their A380 line. Quick way to tell is if the A380 has a premium economy cabin (when taking up the stairs), then it has the updated white business class seats.

[@morgan97475]

Thanks for this. We'll be flying Emirates Business in a couple of months. Looking forward to it.

[@NonstopDan]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@btnbiker]

I use that lounge a lot and I have never seen it that empty, it's one of the things I hate about Emirates. Looking forward to seeing how it compares with the Turkish lounge when I use them for the first time in April for one of my regular London to Auckland trips

[@emiellius]

I like the old livery way better, its just a classic.

[@tallguyforfun]

We are looking to book business class from Manchester to Bangkok with a stop at Either Doha or Dubai. Which would you choose? Emirates or Qatar Q suite? Or even Ethiad etc?

[@kayelle8005]

Olives, lemon/mint, followed by a gin and tonic would be my go to. 100% agree olives are better than nuts or chips.

[@rebeccanewell3449]

I really appreciate your detail in this video.

[@NonstopDan]

Thank you 🙏

[@yaronsteinbuch3956]

Great vid! And your editing is simply superb.

[@NonstopDan]

Thank you! 🙏