Airbus A380 experience

12-09-2022 10:49pm

I once flew from Johannesburg in one, perfectly pleasant trip. One thing to note though is that if you are upstairs where the aircraft rocks side to side I believe you have a little more sideways swivel, you could be annoying or soothing if it’s gentle. Just a quirk of its aerodynamics.

joebloggs32 · 12-09-2022 11:06pm

As most others have said economy in an Emirates A380 is a much more comfortable flying experience for long haul than any other plane. If its only 50 euro more I'd definitely pay it. I have gone to Australia 3 times, teice on a A380 and id pick it every time if i could

LiamaDelta · 13-09-2022 1:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119609925#Comment_119609925

You won't be able to reliably know the aircraft type until approx 6 months before departure.

deconduo · 13-09-2022 9:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119609925#Comment_119609925

Not quite what you want - but you can take a look here: https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a380-33-routes/

Gael23 · 14-09-2022 10:22am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119610186#Comment_119610186

Very much learning towards Emirates. Would like to experience DXB international too

CuriosityKilledtheCat · 15-09-2022 11:16am

Emirates is my goto for long haul to Australia but last time, I was really disillusioned with the gate area in Dxb. It was more like a holding pen - not nearly enough seating/loos and just a miserable experience in general. Happily enough, my stopover was only 90 mins so by te time I got to the gate, I didn't have a lot of time for hanging around. I said never again but here I am after booking a return trip with Emirates yet again. This time I am lucky enough to be flying business class so expect (hope!!) to arrive a little fresher than usual.

Gael23 · 16-09-2022 12:05am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119621119#Comment_119621119

Business is 3x the price, I can’t justify it to myself

HTCOne · 16-09-2022 8:11pm

It's great when someone else is paying for it but unless the money is no concern for you I don't think it's worth it myself.

You might get an email offering you an upgrade for a reduced fee a few days out from flying. No lounge access but you get the priority check in and the J class seat on the flight. Worth considering for the A380 access as it has the bar and being the longer flight a decent night's kip might tempt you.

Suvarnabhumi · 22-09-2022 3:36pm

Flew on the Qatar A380 from BKK to DOH last weekend. It really feels so much spacious then other planes, especially the 787 which I flew on the DOH - DUB leg. I've also flown on the Emirates A380 previouslt, there's nothing between them really, in economy anyway.

Sexual Chocolate · 22-09-2022 5:10pm

Done 3 flight on Qatars A380 on my travels to Australia. My first time from Melbourne to Doha I managed to bag seat 68D which has no seat in front of it due to emergency hatch on floor. Coming back the flight was only half full so had three seats to myself, and even managed to get 6-7 hours sleep and I've never slept on a flight before....

Didn't have the same pleasures when traveling back from Sydney but I put that down to the oaf of a thing sitting beside me for the 15hrs 🤯.

Qatar's 787s are fine as well except for the in-flight entertainment box in the foot rests which I found quite annoying.

Also done Dublin - Melbourne via Hong Kong with Cathay and that was fine as well. Their A350s are certainly nicer than QR 787s and at the time their 777s were 9 abreast too.

Gael23 · 26-09-2022 3:50am

Emirates have won the Skytrax award for Worlds best Economy Class. Helps make a decision

Airbus A380 experience

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