Which way to fly emirates a380 F ?

[Nizar]

As long as you book the EK F flight via QF, you will get QFF Lounge access.

I thought all EK customers got F lounge tickets regardless of how it was booked ?
In any case - I have to make sure the lounge is open lol

 

[FxTrader]

I thought all EK customers got F lounge tickets regardless of how it was booked ?
In any case - I have to make sure the lounge is open lol

With EK F and QFF Lounge access, I think it needs to be QF marketed BP for access.
Will check.

Looks like EK issued F BP will get you in:
Airport Lounges at Sydney International Airport | Qantas

That is good to know.
Just no QF Status points if booked with EK.
Would be nice if that changed.

 

[markis10]

With EK F and QFF Lounge access, I think it needs to be QF marketed BP for access.
Will check.

No, F passengers can visit either at the will regardless of who it's ticket/marketed by in the case of QF vs EK.

Eligible Class of Travel
First
Next onward flight that day must be on a Qantas or Emirates flight number.
One guest allowed and must be travelling with the member on the same flight.

 

[knightman7]

You can upgrade at check in and even asking the CSM when you board. Price is the same at both points as I've never known Emirates to offer discount upgrades J to F.

 

[Nizar]

You can upgrade at check in and even asking the CSM when you board. Price is the same at both points as I've never known Emirates to offer discount upgrades J to F.

So in the $thousands then ?

 

[knightman7]

Yeah, depends on the sector though. SYD to DXB would be in the thousands

 

[eric2011]

I have flown F on EK a number of times and whilst it is nice to be able to poke out your chest and put on our DYKWIA face, in all honesty, its not really worth it. The suites arent really all that they are cracked up to be, some say a little claustrifobic (its early morning, you try spelling that), not really very social if travelling with a partner or spouse, ie the centre rows, whilst you are sitting together you are actually about 1 metre away from each other. That is...dont try saying sweet nothings unless you do it at about 75 decibels and want the rest of the cabin to hear. Its a 50 metre walk down to the back to get to the bar. Thats the good things, now for the downside. LOL.

On the other hand the J product is very good and like someone else has posted, dont fly F one way and Y return. Go J bothways.

 

[Nizar]

I have flown F on EK a number of times and whilst it is nice to be able to poke out your chest and put on our DYKWIA face, in all honesty, its not really worth it. The suites arent really all that they are cracked up to be, some say a little claustrifobic (its early morning, you try spelling that), not really very social if travelling with a partner or spouse, ie the centre rows, whilst you are sitting together you are actually about 1 metre away from each other. That is...dont try saying sweet nothings unless you do it at about 75 decibels and want the rest of the cabin to hear. Its a 50 metre walk down to the back to get to the bar. Thats the good things, now for the downside. LOL.

On the other hand the J product is very good and like someone else has posted, dont fly F one way and Y return. Go J bothways.

Thanks for your thoughts.
I will be flying alone this time but good to know that EK a380 F is not couple friendly. Will have to try the SQ double suite for that it seems.

I've made my mind up to go for F, just sussing out which way is best. My international long-hauls the last few years have been 60/40 split between Y/J so I've experienced J many times (on QF and SQ). F I have never flown before on any airline. EK's a380 F whilst not to everyones liking is actually considered amongst the worlds best according to many sources so I just gotta try it for myself :mrgreen:

Though with that said, I reckon on the way I will have wished I went for J both ways though lol

 

[eric2011]

Thanks for your thoughts.
I will be flying alone this time but good to know that EK a380 F is not couple friendly. Will have to try the SQ double suite for that it seems.

I've made my mind up to go for F, just sussing out which way is best. My international long-hauls the last few years have been 60/40 split between Y/J so I've experienced J many times (on QF and SQ). F I have never flown before on any airline. EK's a380 F whilst not to everyones liking is actually considered amongst the worlds best according to many sources so I just gotta try it for myself :mrgreen:

Though with that said, I reckon on the way I will have wished I went for J both ways though lol

OK fair enough, If going F, go the way where you will be able to use the on board product the most efficiently. I mean don't spend all your hard earned cash getting to F if all you are going to do is eat your meal then recline your seat and sleep all the way. Use the facilities, use the shower, use the bar at the rear, use the drinks service, the in seat entertainment etc etc. be comfortable and use it. I know it will be difficult if your other flight leg is spent sleeping in Y but you did make the choice not to go J both ways

 

[Maca44]

Prior to most of my long haul flights I get excited (in a nice way) about the trip and am lucky enough to be able to fly either F or J, but by the end of trip I would not fly F because all I want to by that time is sleep, and get home. There is not too much to be excited about coming home, apart from family. So, I would fly F on the way there, enjoy the flight and you are then in a good mind for whatever you are doing, such as work or holiday.

 

[Nizar]

....and after all that I'm finding it hard to A380 availability on EK F.
However plenty of availability on QF1 it seems.
If I'm on a J* flight from MEL connecting to QF1 in SYD would I able to use both F lounges ?

Not quite a suite but I'm sure its not so bad. Still I will keep looking for EK as my dates are fairly flexible.

 

[Maca44]

....and after all that I'm finding it hard to A380 availability on EK F.
However plenty of availability on QF1 it seems.
If I'm on a J* flight from MEL connecting to QF1 in SYD would I able to use both F lounges ?

Not quite a suite but I'm sure its not so bad. Still I will keep looking for EK as my dates are fairly flexible.

The Flounge is airside at SYD, and haven't flown out of MEL but assume same. I would also assume only at Sydney as your J* is domestic.

 

[Chrisd26]

Just returned Emirates Athens Sydney in F

Great one off experience but would not do it again - J is great

I have flown F on EK a number of times and whilst it is nice to be able to poke out your chest and put on our DYKWIA face, in all honesty, its not really worth it. The suites arent really all that they are cracked up to be, some say a little claustrifobic (its early morning, you try spelling that), not really very social if travelling with a partner or spouse, ie the centre rows, whilst you are sitting together you are actually about 1 metre away from each other. That is...dont try saying sweet nothings unless you do it at about 75 decibels and want the rest of the cabin to hear. Its a 50 metre walk down to the back to get to the bar. Thats the good things, now for the downside. LOL.

On the other hand the J product is very good and like someone else has posted, dont fly F one way and Y return. Go J bothways.