BRUTALLY HONEST | Business Class on Emirates' Airbus A380 Upper Deck! - Is it worth it?

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  • Опубликовано: 13 май 2024
  • Same-day upgrades can be fairly affordable on Emirates and this time I went for it. But even when affordable, is their Business Class worth it?
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    Airline: Emirates
    Aircraft: Airbus A380
    Registration: A6-EOT
    Flight Time: 5h 00min
    Seat: 20A
    From: Vienna Schwechat
    To: Dubai International
    Date: December 2021
    EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
    Cameras used: Canon R6 (Canon 15-35mm F2.6 and Canon 35mm F2.0), Canon G7X Mark III, GoPro Hero 8 Black, DJI Osmo Pocket
    Additional equipment used: GoPro Suction Cup, Rode VideoMic Pro+, Rode smartLav+, Rode Wireless Go 2, Blue Yeti Podcast Microphone
    PRICE BREAKDOWN
    Total Price: EUR 625.70 + EUR 576.00
    Total Routing: VIE-DXB-HAM
    Booked through: Emirates Website
    Cost includes: Economy Class Ticket including 25kg checked luggage and free seat reservations, plus Business Class Upgrade for VIE-DXB (EUR 576.00)
    Booking made: November 2021
    VIDEO BREAKDOWN
    00:00 - Introduction
    02:16 - Boarding
    03:20 - Cabin
    04:11 - Pre-Departure Service
    05:10 - Seat Features
    06:37 - Take Off
    08:08 - Lavatory and Amenity Kit
    08:53 - Dinner Service
    10:32 - Inflight Entertainment and WiFi
    11:06 - Bedding and Sleeping
    11:36 - The Legendary Bar
    13:20 - Approach and Landing
    14:51 - Conclusion
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Комментарии • 219

  • @r12004rewy
    @r12004rewy 2 года назад +98

    Never get tired of watching 380 reviews, was lucky enough to fly BA 380 business late 2021, but as expected Emirates is another level.

    • @saffy4352
      @saffy4352 2 года назад

      You've not flawn Etihad. It will destruct Emirates all round ground and up!

    • @R4GS63AMG
      @R4GS63AMG 2 года назад

      Me too man 🙄. Haven’t travelled in almost 3 years due to all this mess

    • @r12004rewy
      @r12004rewy 2 года назад +1

      @@R4GS63AMG things are getting back to some sort of normality now.

    • @R4GS63AMG
      @R4GS63AMG 2 года назад +1

      @@r12004rewy see the thing is with my country, one decision can put us back home for months. Luckily I’m going to India in a few months, can’t wait to board an Airbus/Boeing

    • @bladeds100
      @bladeds100 2 года назад +2

      Qatar qsuite is another level, but emirates a380 does have some nice perks.

  • @dianeschroeder3980
    @dianeschroeder3980 2 года назад +34

    Brutally Honest is my favorite thing to watch on RUclips. Thanks for bringing us along David! I’m looking forward to next week’s episode❤️👍✈️

  • @richardmccarthy9580
    @richardmccarthy9580 2 года назад +14

    Have to comment that trying to make the most of flying in business or first (rather than just predominantly sleeping…… which happens on some videos) is exactly what I’d do given the rare chance of an upgrade, particularly long haul…. So well done for testing everything out !

  • @stoney5137
    @stoney5137 2 года назад +3

    This is such a great analysis. I just finished a 15+ hour flight and am using this to show people my experience. You captured MY flight experience way better than I could!

  • @jgionti3
    @jgionti3 2 года назад +2

    I just found you on your review of Emirates economy. I subscribed right away. I appreciate your videos.
    My wife and I are flying BusIness class on the Emirates A380 from JFK to Maldives round trip.
    We’re so excited. Great review. Keep up the great work

  • @Faith-xr2jk
    @Faith-xr2jk 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for this review! I’m actually taking the same flight out of Vienna in a few days so now I’m even more excited 🤩

  • @darya_rukavishnikova
    @darya_rukavishnikova Год назад

    Thank you for this overview, it is one of the best I have seen in RUclips 🙏🏼🥰

  • @kumu141
    @kumu141 2 года назад +2

    Great review, David!

  • @gunvaldsandhaland7757
    @gunvaldsandhaland7757 2 года назад +2

    great video,love the a380 white bar

  • @hanj31
    @hanj31 9 месяцев назад

    the747 upper deck has those storage bins too They might be larger than the one's on A380

  • @tobythecleaningkid17
    @tobythecleaningkid17 2 месяца назад

    I love the sound of the flaps. BEAUTIFUL

  • @brendanpottier884
    @brendanpottier884 Год назад

    Thanks so much. Excellent video!

  • @mriz7258
    @mriz7258 Год назад +1

    I had a free upgrade. Its the first time where I did not sleep for any amount as I was busy exploring everything from the ICE system to the bar, and they keep topping up the sandwiches as I keep munching on them. Just soooo good!!

  • @kvom01
    @kvom01 2 года назад

    I have a A380 biz flight from DXB-KUL booked for September. Thanks for the video.

  • @pennybaxter4
    @pennybaxter4 2 года назад +1

    I agree 2 yrs ago EK didn’t have the amount of ads in between programs and films like they did on my flight this January 2022 I love emirates. In all classes but this did get on my nerves but no major prob really .

  • @noflufftravel7524
    @noflufftravel7524 2 года назад

    Wow, this flight looks super cool!

  • @matthewunger6029
    @matthewunger6029 2 года назад

    You stumbling into the jet bridge was the perfect end to this great trip report! Lol!

  • @usamasandhu2412
    @usamasandhu2412 2 года назад

    Always nice capture stay blessed always with best wishes

  • @rezaalan3991
    @rezaalan3991 2 года назад

    Great review and flight. Something I can spot it when you starting the trip from your hometown, Vienna, you always take the Railjet to the airport. The only obstacle to enjoy this A380 for me are passport, some health documents, Visa, and money.

  • @antoniowood8119
    @antoniowood8119 11 месяцев назад

    15:05 that is an amazing way to put it

  • @tkell31
    @tkell31 Год назад +1

    Great info! Looking to go to Male in 23 and wanted to do business class, but it's up to 7500 round trip. Going to try calling and negotiating since we're a group of four. If not economy it is and hope to get this offer although being with a group might hurt that chance. Hmmm...why am I consumed with drinking at a bar in a plane at 35K feet? Must...happen...

  • @CB0408
    @CB0408 2 года назад +4

    Those side storage boxes are also featured in the upper deck of some 747-400s. I once flew coach on an Air France jumbo and because of those it felt a bit like economy plus!

  • @Suursaadik
    @Suursaadik 2 года назад +1

    Nice video! ✈

  • @Eyob797
    @Eyob797 2 года назад +2

    Nice flight report.

  • @kona6812
    @kona6812 2 года назад +1

    Hello David, did the DXB trip on the same plane and same flight time two weeks ago. A little business class ticket correction, Emirates offers 3 business class tickets, the cheapest one DON'T offer limo service neither lounge access anymore, like the upgrade offer, I recived too. Couldn't sleep in economy and had to laugh when you said you were oversleeped even in Business class. Did you get it why the Mobility drink was blue? Cheers

  • @TripReportaviation
    @TripReportaviation Год назад

    Great video. I love the A380.

  • @dasportsfan2122
    @dasportsfan2122 2 года назад

    Just flew their economy 2 weeks ago and it was amazing

  • @v12ts.gaming
    @v12ts.gaming 2 года назад +15

    Remembering back in my days of flying this particullar business class from DXB to IAH when i was 14. The seat is super comfy, had some nice features, and great service as well...

  • @houmanebrahimi4064
    @houmanebrahimi4064 2 года назад

    Hello, your videos are really entertaining. I was wondering if you can put a trip report with Iran Air if possible?

  • @thomasmoore9421
    @thomasmoore9421 2 года назад

    I enjoyed this & hope I'll be able to give it a try 🤞. Minor point, champagnes are French, non French are sparkling wines

  • @issamk1036
    @issamk1036 2 года назад +2

    Would love for u to fly Royal Jordanian's business class!

  • @bryandsouza9905
    @bryandsouza9905 Год назад +1

    I have been flying Emirates for the past 31 years and mostly business class . Never tire of traveling Emirates . By far the best

  • @GenkisTravels
    @GenkisTravels 2 года назад +23

    Great review! I am looking forward to their 777-300ER First Class flight I'm flying in November.

    • @sidv4615
      @sidv4615 2 года назад +1

      How much did you pay?

    • @sergiolaurencio7534
      @sergiolaurencio7534 2 года назад +1

      @@sidv4615 be sure that it wasn't less than 10,000

    • @sidv4615
      @sidv4615 2 года назад

      @@sergiolaurencio7534 USD or EURO?

    • @TheDmaize
      @TheDmaize 2 года назад

      From where to where if I may ask? Have fun!

    • @GenkisTravels
      @GenkisTravels 2 года назад

      @@sidv4615 I used points, only had to pay taxes (finding availability was difficult)

  • @MSP_aviation
    @MSP_aviation 2 года назад

    Wow, Expo special livery!

  • @rob9384
    @rob9384 Год назад

    Does Emirates serve vegetarian options in A380 business main course lunch/dinner? I only saw meat/sea food options. I would like to request vegetarian option for main course but would like to try breakfast and desserts in my upcoming trip.

  • @bac1111967
    @bac1111967 2 года назад +1

    Yes

  • @YasirAli-pk8de
    @YasirAli-pk8de 2 года назад

    I love your starting music bro,please bring it back

  • @0504Traveller
    @0504Traveller 2 года назад +1

    excellent review as always. The business class on the A380 is my favorite with the suites, the bar, and the mini-bar. If you book in advance and are a Skywards member, you can actually personalize the minibar to your selections and preference. As you said in the video, the chauffeur service in both Dubai and other countries is a FANTASTIC service (I have used it in the US and Dubai and works great! - Turkish also started providing chauffeur service for business class in the U.S.)

    • @carolinelane9599
      @carolinelane9599 Год назад

      May I ask how you find out what time they pick you up from hotel in Dubai. We have booked it for our BC flight. But can't see what time they will collect us anywhere. Do you get an email closer to the time? We don't fly till August. Thanks Caz

    • @manishprakash6860
      @manishprakash6860 Год назад +1

      may i ask how you can personalize the minibar. where do you go to do this
      thanks

    • @0504Traveller
      @0504Traveller Год назад +1

      @@manishprakash6860 the preferences come from your skywards profile - in there you can add your preferences and through their they will personalize the minibar; also somewhat depends on your status with them. Additionally, once you get on flight you can let them know and they will personalize it at that time

    • @manishprakash6860
      @manishprakash6860 Год назад

      @@0504Traveller Thanks for your help

  • @AG-so4gl
    @AG-so4gl 2 года назад

    Flying biz upper deck in June on the A380. BKK to Dubai. Quite reasonable - 1200 USD

  • @anthonyjoyce9067
    @anthonyjoyce9067 2 года назад

    U sure do love Friends!

  • @raziamohammed9764
    @raziamohammed9764 Год назад

    Can you use emirates lounge with priority pass ?

  • @Seli_kem
    @Seli_kem 2 года назад

    I love the voice over commentary 👍🏾 better than the written commentary. It doesn't take away your concentration when watching the video.

  • @dawoodfaiz-mahdavi7297
    @dawoodfaiz-mahdavi7297 Год назад

    Simply Aviation, actually, i am frequent flyer with Emirates on business class and first class, i am enjoying the foods and chufferoue, and everything, this time, is pricing, but i hope next time, is much more cheaper too?

  • @DeeLabzKitteng
    @DeeLabzKitteng 2 года назад

    Very nice aircraft to be honest. A gorgeous businees class

  • @Shamshiofficial790
    @Shamshiofficial790 Год назад

    please take a tour of new vistara business class

  • @assaultmelon632
    @assaultmelon632 2 года назад

    Nice cabin!

  • @johnt6022
    @johnt6022 2 года назад +2

    A mini bar generally consists of alcoholic beverages. I don't think having two bottles of waster and a small can of Pepsi makes it a mini bar. Good selling point I suppose.

  • @nickhingle5534
    @nickhingle5534 2 года назад +26

    I really like the A380. They look cooler than the 747. It’s kinda good to take a nighttime flight, cause really relaxing on a long flight. The interior of the A380 is sorta like being in a building, in the sky. 😃✈️

  • @waitingray1406
    @waitingray1406 2 года назад +1

    Why are the A380s and 737 going away? What airplanes are replacing them? I'm sure the double decker planes will survive

    • @globalcomparisons1973
      @globalcomparisons1973 2 года назад +3

      they are not producing a380 and 747 anymore. Emirates will operate them for years to come however without more production eventually they will die out 😔

  • @Samiuddin98
    @Samiuddin98 Год назад

    I traveled from Dubai to Washington and got a great upgrade offer for business on the Emirates A380. Best 14 hours!!!

  • @Murray_SPb
    @Murray_SPb 2 года назад

    Great video! Thanks! But! A big request, replace the voice in the video with hard subs below + add soft, light, high-quality music. Thanks for your videos!

  • @rogerknott6407
    @rogerknott6407 2 года назад

    7 weeks and i will be on ek 8 cannot wait

  • @romysingh2742
    @romysingh2742 Год назад

    Hello david were you are from i like youre total video thxx

  • @AS-br8si
    @AS-br8si 2 года назад

    Can you fly in Biman Bangladesh airline 🇧🇩.

  • @jonnieinbangkok
    @jonnieinbangkok Год назад +1

    I've flown EK business numerous times and the mini bar is a joke because you still have to call the flight attendant for ice and a glass...so what's the point 🤔 (And it's the same in first as well.)

  • @whoisadx
    @whoisadx 2 года назад

    it seems like the bottles in the minibar are smaller than before. hmmm

  • @greenvilla7
    @greenvilla7 2 года назад

    Does the full cost ticket include your choice of soft drink brand (Coca Cola or Pepsi), or are forced to drink whatever they want … Wi-Fi should be free with the very high priced tickets …

  • @swipezios3273
    @swipezios3273 2 года назад

    To be honest, When will you upload brutally honest Royal Jordanian Economy class? I heard they are too underrated! Please make a video on it

  • @astardustparade
    @astardustparade Год назад

    It’s very nice!

  • @aadityasaviation3274
    @aadityasaviation3274 Год назад

    I wish that Emirates used the A380 on DXB-DFW.

  • @robbiemorrison7085
    @robbiemorrison7085 2 года назад +3

    We’ve had two of those photos when me and my family traveled to India via dubai in 2013 and again in 2015 to Sri Lanka, only offered it in the dubai to Cochin and colombo with 777s

  • @JW-lr1mc
    @JW-lr1mc Год назад

    Well done

  • @ashesh2049
    @ashesh2049 2 года назад +2

    Hey David
    Can you tell what are those flashing red lights in the distance when the aircraft was taking off?

  • @phillipmaguire4671
    @phillipmaguire4671 2 года назад

    Yes definately is worth it for the 500 euros extra you paid.... for the experience alone is worth it. I agree about those annoying ads before each video. I remember it on Cathay Pacific as well, and super annoying. They detract from the overall experience and should be abandoned.

  • @albertofermin8382
    @albertofermin8382 2 года назад +2

    8 minutes early!

  • @globalcomparisons1973
    @globalcomparisons1973 2 года назад

    A380 is my favourite aircraft and emirates is my favourite airline

  • @chappie143
    @chappie143 6 месяцев назад

    When you read an aircrafts registration, it comes across a lot better using the phoenetic alphabet.

  • @a.k.6878
    @a.k.6878 2 года назад +2

    Awesome report..!!!

  • @deers3715
    @deers3715 2 года назад

    The food made me drool-

  • @malpalmer3269
    @malpalmer3269 Год назад

    A380s are my favourite plane

  • @AidenCarle
    @AidenCarle 7 месяцев назад

    Does Business Class on Emirates get the shower access in the plane?

    • @simply_aviation
      @simply_aviation  7 месяцев назад

      No, only First Class passengers are allowed to use the showers.

    • @AidenCarle
      @AidenCarle 6 месяцев назад

      Oh ok

    • @AidenCarle
      @AidenCarle 6 месяцев назад

      But it is crazy doing showers in 40,000 ft

    • @AidenCarle
      @AidenCarle 6 месяцев назад

      I actually have been on Emirates in both aircrafts the b777 and a380

  • @Aviation129
    @Aviation129 2 года назад +1

    Nice

  • @mhmmdmhrrmli6284
    @mhmmdmhrrmli6284 2 года назад +3

    Hello.Thanks for shareing airlanes into face for us.Can you try Azerbaijan airlanes for us?

    • @simply_aviation
      @simply_aviation  2 года назад +2

      ruclips.net/user/results?search_query=simply+aviation+azerbaijan+airlines

    • @mhmmdmhrrmli6284
      @mhmmdmhrrmli6284 2 года назад +2

      Thanks Simply Aviation 🇦🇿✈✈

  • @huangjin800
    @huangjin800 Год назад

    Someone reviewed a similar Emirates upper deck business class and complained of a 2 3. 2 seat configuration. Needless to say he came up with a very negative review because he was seated in the middle row of the 3 seat business class seat. Sorry it was on the 747 upper deck.

  • @brianmcdonald6519
    @brianmcdonald6519 2 года назад

    Enjoyed your report as usual! Just one minor thing, You should have done your intro somewhere where masks were not required. The mask muffled your voice just enough, that it was difficult at times to hear what you were saying. I am assuming that the mask mandates are now being relaxed, which will make things easier! Glad you are back to regular reports! Keep up the good work! Thanks!

  • @eliwalta7907
    @eliwalta7907 Год назад +1

    How much was the ticket

  • @victornavarro922
    @victornavarro922 2 года назад

    ❤️

  • @thomasjsanford4369
    @thomasjsanford4369 Год назад

    The a380 is called the flying cattle car, and like the 787 NightmareLiner, not a plane I'd ever want to be forced to fly on.

  • @yoongi9millionyoongi9milli54
    @yoongi9millionyoongi9milli54 2 года назад

    Hello! Can you please put on captions next time? Thanks! I would greaty appreciateit

  • @iamric23
    @iamric23 2 года назад +1

    Hello, just wondering if I buy an economy seat, what are the chances of me receiving an email from Emirates to upgrade to business for less than the full price before my departure date? Or is there a sneaky way around getting a lower Emirates business class ticket that you know of, thank you for the videos.

    • @yutian5884
      @yutian5884 2 года назад

      I'm not 100% sure. But in my experience you can only upgrade to the next higher class from the original ticket you purchased.
      So if you brought an economy ticket. You would be offered an upgrade for premium economy.
      If you brought premium economy, you would then be offered an upgrade for business class.
      And finally if you brought business class, you would be offered an upgrade for the first class suites.
      But in the end, it depends on how fully booked the flight is, they're not going to offer upgrades if there are passengers paying full price for them. So to increase your odds. I would book a late night flight or early morning flight for the best chance at getting an upgrade offer.

    • @iamric23
      @iamric23 2 года назад +1

      @@yutian5884 ok thank you, I just don't want to pay their enormous price for business, and won't.

    • @yutian5884
      @yutian5884 2 года назад

      @@iamric23 Yeah no problem. Safe travels!

  • @aakashkarajgikar9384
    @aakashkarajgikar9384 Год назад

    3:06 What? That's not good! Will the A380s be extinct??

  • @ianmintz12806
    @ianmintz12806 2 года назад +2

    Why not do a trip report of the Emirates First Class suite on the Boeing 777-300ER

  • @aeroaviator2023
    @aeroaviator2023 2 года назад +3

    Very nice Trip Report 😊

  • @froggy0162
    @froggy0162 Год назад

    Not so great if you’re on the aisle. I’m sure it’s narrower than other aircraft and you’ve got people on top of you every time anyone comes down the aisle. Get a proper window seat and it’s good though.

  • @thomast6851
    @thomast6851 2 года назад +3

    Great video.
    I just want to ask, when exactly will you upload the Air France A350 Brutally Honest?
    Im not in a rush to see it or anything, im just excited😅.

    • @simply_aviation
      @simply_aviation  2 года назад +3

      If I am able to stick to my schedule, it will be out April 8th. :)

    • @thomast6851
      @thomast6851 2 года назад +3

      @@simply_aviation thanks!😁

  • @TXnine7nine
    @TXnine7nine 2 года назад +1

    1:06 It’s official then, Emirates is the Godfather of airlines.

  • @manzoorsimrein194
    @manzoorsimrein194 2 года назад +1

    ♥️♥️♥️✈️✈️✈️

  • @jonathannettleton8399
    @jonathannettleton8399 Год назад

    Nowhere to hang your jacket and I found the seat quite narrow.
    For some obscure reason they have this large chrome handle on entry which makes access uncomfortable for me.
    Main courses were served in airline economy dishes which I thought very poor and on both legs, Bkk to Dubai , then Dubai to London. I did not enjoy the food.
    1st leg staff were great, second leg cocky steward was too big for his boots. I prefer the service on oriental airlines

  • @TrooperClerk
    @TrooperClerk 2 года назад

    OMG!

  • @aakashkarajgikar9384
    @aakashkarajgikar9384 Год назад

    0:10 I so agree! This is why I like Emirates a lot! Over ANY other Airlines!!! Only Emirates can make so many A380s! I also think that all B777s in Emirates Fleet will disappear, because they are not even as luxurious as the A380s. I think one day, we will end up having only Airbus A380s of Emirates. Maybe we might add some Boeing 747s, because those are like, one full lower deck and a partial upper deck. But I don't know yet. What I am quite sure of though, is all B777s are going to disappear one day, and we might only have A380s. What's your opinion?

    • @hamoodtatari
      @hamoodtatari Год назад +1

      You’re 100% wrong. Emirates has stated they’re gonna start retiring A380’s around the 2030’s and also the 777 is very sustainable and they’ll be ordering 777X planes so the 777 will live on. Whereas the 747, first off why would emirates order a plane like that, number two, the 747 is being retired by almost all its airlines. And third t he 747 is no longer produced anymore. So your claim is very incorrect.

    • @aakashkarajgikar9384
      @aakashkarajgikar9384 Год назад

      @@hamoodtatari Oops! That is sad to hear!

  • @greenvilla7
    @greenvilla7 2 года назад

    Why are passengers paying for a premium seat with a mini bar forced to drink Pepsi when their preferences is for a Coca Cola product or vice versa (contractual obligations by the airline aside), my point is if I am paying for a higher class fee I should get more relevant choices that I like not what someone else likes… are drinks in the mini fridge cold or not … again I have often experienced hotels saving on electricity by only turning mini fridges on only for confirmed reservations that are entitled for the service; hence, lukewarm drinks in the fridge …

  • @davidkamen
    @davidkamen 2 года назад +4

    One very uncomfortable problem with Emirates business class is the window seats where a seated passenger is surrounded by plastic and really boxed in. The aisle seats at least have one open side but those window seats are really uncomfortable.

  • @Ananth8193
    @Ananth8193 2 года назад +4

    Hey David awesome to see your brutally honest video....I think their business class is always the best in the sky

  • @enekoestruchalfaro7888
    @enekoestruchalfaro7888 2 года назад +1

    Hi

  • @wth561
    @wth561 2 года назад

    can I please go to bae 146

    • @AstroNyx1
      @AstroNyx1 Год назад

      They’re all retired

  • @peterrisbergs7156
    @peterrisbergs7156 2 года назад

    A normal person can consume about 1 oz. of alcohol an hour without getting drunk. Russians and Latvians can drink even more. I would sit at the bar for the entire duration of the flight.

  • @justgames1300
    @justgames1300 2 года назад +2

    I love your videos.

  • @brandonbenny344
    @brandonbenny344 2 года назад

    You can fast-forward/skip the ads. That’s what I do on EK flights and it hasn’t been an issue at all.

  • @keneferdinand9761
    @keneferdinand9761 2 года назад +8

    Lovely to see my brother David again on the brutally honest …. Simply aviation the best

  • @bidong3689
    @bidong3689 2 года назад +1

    Nice vid.