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I'm very pleasantly surprised- it's a premium economy product that actually looks premium! The cabin and seat look great and the main meal and its presentation is definitely a big step up from regular economy. The breakfast looked a little disappointing but I'd definitely consider flying on Emirates premium economy as a result of watching your video. Thanks for uploading this one!
You’re very welcome indeed! For sure a more minimal breakfast however, this was served literally 2 hours after the main meal service to was more for show in my mind than anything else! Anyone who’s feeling a sodden desire for breakfast at 02:00 UK time I just find a little odd…
That’s great feedback, will certainly look to try and feature that more with PE into the future. It can be a tricky aspect to film without getting lots of people in shot but would hope to include it next time 😊
I love the wooden detail found on the tray table and in the toilets. I wish more airlines would do this even in economy. Adds more warmth. Great video!
It’s a really unique feature isn’t it. I’ve seen some woods used by Qatar airways in the business but it’s rare to see this much. Looks fab with the new design. Thanks also!
@@Travelsbydreamer that’s good to know but I am staying clear off QR especially after some bad reviews I’ve heard personally and from RUclips. They’ve lost their game recently
Great to hear. I’ve never tried them with Emirates so would hate to say for sure. My experiences with other carriers has been good on this front but can be a bit of a risk…
Your voice is so soothing man. By the way, if you were to go back and forth from New York to Dubai and wanted a cost effective but comfortable trip, what airline would you use?
Haha thank you! I think for that length of trip and looking at something cost effective, Qatar, Etihad or emirates economy would be my recommendation. If you can stretch to the emirates premium economy then even better but PE cabin pricing can vary massively as a % of the economy ticket.
@Travelsbydreamer yeah emirates economy is pretty solid but if you were to pick either of these liners for business class, which one would you pick. I have some room monetary wise to expand into business class so I looking to find the better carrier to pick.
If it's business class, it's always Qatar Airways for me. From New York they do their flagship Q suite and it's still the best in the industry for my money. Might be nice to check out one of the refurbed EK 380's in their business also. I've found from the UK, Etihad to have been really competitive of late though so worth running all options on Skyscanner or similar. Safe travels :)@@arhamkhan8869
@Travelsbydreamer and definitely I agree with you, recently took the Etihad business class from London to abu dhabi and then to chicago, and I must say, couldn't have been more relaxing
Been flying Emirates for 15 years (out of 33 years of flying) and can confidently say that Emirates, Etihad and Qatar have become the gold standard for innovation in aviation. They didn’t invent flying, but are perfecting it. They’re definitely worth the extra airfare across all cabins. Let’s see if the Indian airlines can follow Emirates’ example going forward. Exciting times ahead.
Spot on! They’ve brought a new level in terms of consistency and standards for sure! Qatar had and shoulders beyond the other two in many ways I think also for me. Let’s see to your point who comes through next!
@@Travelsbydreamer Air India have appointed a former Singapore Airlines exec as their new CEO, hired 9,000 new staff and are retrofitting 107 aircraft cabins over the next 2 years. Hopefully that leads to better service and a nicer travel experience. I’ve many South Asian friends where I live in Canada who only ever fly Emirates, Qatar, Etihad or Swiss to India, so hopefully the new management can turn that around.
Great report, thank you. My partner and I are, hopefully, flying with Emirates next year. We have upgraded to Premium Economy so your film and report were very useful indeed. I still think PE is worth that little extra and certainly not as much as Business which seems to me to be silly money unless you are extremely flushed. I also am very impressed with the fact that Emirates PE has designated toilets which you don't find on BA, but I haven't flown on other airlines so cannot compare.
Glad it was useful! Yeah for me, PE does tend to fluctuate significantly price wise but if you can get it at a relatively manageable premium over economy it’s well worth it, especially with the Emirates config on their 380’s shown here. Enjoy!
Please show more of the seating and less of what happens outside the aircraft, I would like to see the actual seats decline position more than anything else.
Grearvideo I would fly them too in PE class so thx for sharing your experience but Was there a leg rest foot rest, were you able to sleep at all as I cant speep on flights and do get air sick sometimes, Full or semi Recline lif Sears and hpwcomfirtable they were to sleep , that's I'm sure one of the most important features anyone wants to know about flying Premium with Emirates or Any Airline in PE class which you haven't discussed in detail at all....Dont need to see all the outside stuff bit more about the SEATS Adapters Food, Service
Thanks, appreciate the feedback. The seat itself had a lovely amount of recline, although far from flat, you’ll need the business class for that. It was comfortable yes, however not the most comfortable I’ve experienced.
6:32 - I wonder, if you enjoyed the meal, and you asked them for some extra food as in the same meal again would they give it to you? Does it differ on getting unlimited food vs premium and business class?
That’s a really good question. I’ve never seen an airline who pushes their food service as much as Emirates. They’d always carry a little extra catering but I’m sure if they had a lot spare they’d probably oblige so well worth asking! I’ve never asked though I must say as do tend to eat on the ground also 😅
Heard good reports about prem eco,,,last time I flew overnight flt economy was poor,one meal 7 hour flt,and crew were also seemed to be so so with attitude overall it was poor
Hmm, I quite like row 34/35 as didn’t have the middle seats across so felt a little more ‘exclusive’ you could say. Otherwise, just get one of the twin seats next to the window as the 2 is much better…
Looks a really good product and far superior to anything that BA or Virgin can offer, I'm not a lover of Air France how would they compare to Emirates? As usual though the a380 PE cabin looks stunning, one day I would love to sample Emirates and Qatar .
Was for sure a pleasure checking this one out! As for Air France, can’t comment but was due to do that one this week - hope to be able to compare soon 😀
Yeah sure so, legroom wise they’re at 38 inches of pitch which is on standard with premium economy, up typically around 6 inches from the economy seats which makes a big difference. Recline wise, you’ll notice a big difference also vs economy with far more recline in the seats, the base of the seat also comes up to form a bit of a cradle type position for sleeping also. All in all, a big move up from economy, nice to have the additional seat width also.
@@doughnutdoney997 Yeah, I think you should be ok, PE is a big step up. I’m 6”0 just to give you an idea from the shots of the legroom. It’s a big step up from regular economy which even on emirates, I’d imagine would be a little uncomfortable for you!
Spied QE2 sitting there as you came into land at Dubai. Next year we’re travelling on her successor to New York from Southampton. Just working out of the two Middle East carriers, would we fly Emirates or Qatar?….or perhaps Singapore, Qantas or others….I’m in the Antipodes, so any flight from here and back to here will be long haul….
It’s always fantastic to see her on the way in. Very envious of your voyage aboard the QM2, I’d love to do that sailing one day! Tricky decision but for me, it would come down to price a little as to which one might be more cost effective at the time of booking. Qatar sadly still don’t do a premium economy so still quite a gap cost and experience wise with them whether you sit in economy for 20+ hours or enjoy business etc. Singapore are just so strong but for me, cost would dictate a little as the pricing between the airlines can often range significantly…
Thanks for your reply Rich. Your vids are good to watch. We were on Queen Elizabeth earlier this year and that was fantastic hence our desire to go transatlantic on QM2. For us out of Melbourne, Qatar are in front but we’ll keep checking airlines out as our trip gets closer and we lock something down. Keep those vids coming and all the best!
WHEN SEAT WAS RECLINED THE WHOLE 17 HOUR TRIP IN FRONT OF ME, I HAD TO ASK HUBBY TO MOVE , THEN STAND ON SEATS TO GET OUT FOR BATHROOM NOT GOOG BÈN A 71 YEAR OLD WOULD NOT BOOK AGAIN 1 YEAR LATER GOING ECONOMT😊 ON SAME TRIP@Travelsbydreamer
Nice video as usual. Thank you! I must disagree with you though; You say there are other better PE products out there. This is not true. Emirates PE class IS the best one out there, considering the food standard, the seat with its 40 inch pitch (38 on most other PE products) and 19.5 inch width, the position of the cabin in the front section and the general service levels. The only other PE product that comes close is Air New Zealand (very good). For premium economy, BA, VS, DL, UA, AF, KL, JL, SQ are all very meh and middling. AA, LH and LX are crap. The only downside with the Emirates PE is the price point compared to the other airlines - it is quite a bit higher. If they could bring it down a bit, Emirates would hit the PE sweet spot.
Thanks so much! Great to get the differing of opinion. EK I found really smart but the service within EK for me is light years behind the best Asian carrier. Newer cradle style seat designs will also be seen by many as an upgrade, not just due to the extra pitch but lack of intrusion into the rear passengers space. Interesting point you make also on the pricing, it’s a shame to see PE getting so expensive. I’ve seen it myself lots of late. Safe travels through 2025! ✈️
Did the ICE system on your flight have the ability to pair with passenger owned bluetooth headphones? The Emirates website says only some A380s have this feature, but I don't know how up to date that information is. I'm flying the JFK/DXB roundtrip route on premium economy soon and would like to know if I should get a 2 pin BT adaptor or not. I really don't want to use those cheap Emirates headphones. Edit: I just finished my trip with flights on EK204/203, and there were not any bluetooth capabilities integrated into the ICE system. Fortunately, I bought a 2 pin BT adaptor and was able to use my own wireless headphones.
Ohhh tricky one, I can’t say I tried, sorry. The 380’s with premium economy are by their very nature the most up to date ones thus that would give you the best possible chance of having the feature. I’m not sure however what other factors could be in play so hard one to make a call on…
Due to the seats reclining further back, do you then feel enclosed in when the seat in front of you reclines? If you had the choice to fly return, premium economy OR outbound economy and return business, which would you choose? Thank you. I am booking flights (glasgow) to Australia and can't decide how to do it.
That’s a really good question. On the recline front, I’ve never found it to be an issue, largely thanks to the additional space between the seats so whilst they do recline back further, you’ve got more space to accommodate it. Given how relatively strong the emirates economy product is, I’d be more tempted to go economy and business I think. Especially on the A380 with the bar onboard, just more of an experience 😃
Thank you for replying. I agree and too think that economy on Emirates is pretty good. I would love to experience business, so I think that will be the way to do it 😊
It would be great if you could say how much it cost - perhaps I missed that but for me, that's the primary concern! You mention that there are better premium economy -- can you tell us which airlines?
Rarely mention cost as really does depend on time of booking. This flight was £1,300 return from LHR - DXB but booked late. Booking well in advance, I wouldn’t look to pay more then £800 for this route in PE. Really good question on the other airlines. For me, the new JAL and Air NZ seats look far more interesting, adding way more legroom at 42 inches pitch and a significant amount more privacy. Airlines with higher service standards such as Singapore Airlines likely to be overall a better choice also. Didn’t go to heavy on it on this video but the EK crew are well behind service standards wise vs the worlds leading carriers.
I’m yet to try the front seats on the Emirates product however in general in premium economy they can be nice as there’s no one to recline into your space and the legroom can often be a little more generous :)
not much details on seat especially during sleeping. The only reason I logged in to see a video is because I want to know about leg rest and how flat seat can be. That is the key factor of deciding between economy and premium economy.
Appreciate the feedback. It’s often a tricky aspect to film well with a full cabin generally always at these times. Will try and incorporate for next time I fly it 👍
Great video, I’m flying BA Premium Economy to Sydney in the next few weeks on a 777 and I was wondering if there’s any ways to check if the plane I’m on will be the new premium economy or the old product?
Thank you! Hmm, in terms of BA there’s no way to check as the seating config has always remained the same I think. However, you’re in luck as the 777’s were refurbed first so in my mind I’d say you’ve got a really high chance on that aircraft of the latest product. Safe travels ✈️
Price is always a tricky one as will always fluctuate so much. On this occasion, paid around £1,300 with the economy price being £600 or so. Booking in advance between LHR and DXB is put the target price for PE at £800 or so
@@Travelsbydreamer OK, good to know. I think I would generally pay about 30% more for PE, but if it goes too high, then I would probably just stump up for business, as long as within 3x economy.
@CyclespeedTours Yeah, I think you’re spot on with the 30% uplift expectation. You so often see it just a little more than economy but other times it can be easily double. Really have to pick your moments I think with PE…
I don’t think they fly from San Fran sadly. If they did you’d have to go via Dubai so would be a really long way round the world so to speak anyway. Best to look at one of the Japanese carriers or the likes of Singapore airlines I’d say for a really good trans pacific experience 😊
Just looking through the lens of the hard product (so seating) for now it would be JAL and Qantas new look seats - just much more room and in some cases privacy with some of the new designs coming forward. On the service front, the likes of Singapore airlines would typically be streets ahead of Emirates
I find all that faux wood veneer a bit gauche. Reminds me of 1970’s caravans formica . Not classy at all. Apart from that it looks good service. But why pay for premium economy on Emirates when you can travel business on a competing airline for nearly the same price.
Haha yeah, it’ll divide opinion for sure. It worked on this one for me but do find some of their older designs a little striking on the eye. You pose a really good question and it really comes down to price. If it was between PE with emirates vs business on a credible other alternative then for sure, it would be business all the way for me. On this occasion, their PE offering was much less than business class offerings so made sense. That said, prices for PE does vary wildly so good to compare always!
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Emirates premium economy is crap. Find a way to get on the business class. It looks like they hired ton of cheap labor from certain countries for in cabin crew. This also added up to negative high-handed experience.
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I'm very pleasantly surprised- it's a premium economy product that actually looks premium! The cabin and seat look great and the main meal and its presentation is definitely a big step up from regular economy. The breakfast looked a little disappointing but I'd definitely consider flying on Emirates premium economy as a result of watching your video. Thanks for uploading this one!
You’re very welcome indeed! For sure a more minimal breakfast however, this was served literally 2 hours after the main meal service to was more for show in my mind than anything else! Anyone who’s feeling a sodden desire for breakfast at 02:00 UK time I just find a little odd…
Would have liked to hear about seat recline, pitch, leg rest.
That’s great feedback, will certainly look to try and feature that more with PE into the future. It can be a tricky aspect to film without getting lots of people in shot but would hope to include it next time 😊
I love the wooden detail found on the tray table and in the toilets. I wish more airlines would do this even in economy. Adds more warmth. Great video!
It’s a really unique feature isn’t it. I’ve seen some woods used by Qatar airways in the business but it’s rare to see this much. Looks fab with the new design.
Thanks also!
@@Travelsbydreamer that’s good to know but I am staying clear off QR especially after some bad reviews I’ve heard personally and from RUclips. They’ve lost their game recently
Interesting video. In P.E do the final row of seats against the bulkhead recline as much as the others in P.E?
Great to hear. I’ve never tried them with Emirates so would hate to say for sure. My experiences with other carriers has been good on this front but can be a bit of a risk…
Another lovely video - I want to fly with you one day - you seem to be a super fun travel companion 😊
Thanks so much! Maybe we’ll end up on the same one one day! ✈️
Your voice is so soothing man. By the way, if you were to go back and forth from New York to Dubai and wanted a cost effective but comfortable trip, what airline would you use?
Haha thank you! I think for that length of trip and looking at something cost effective, Qatar, Etihad or emirates economy would be my recommendation. If you can stretch to the emirates premium economy then even better but PE cabin pricing can vary massively as a % of the economy ticket.
@Travelsbydreamer yeah emirates economy is pretty solid but if you were to pick either of these liners for business class, which one would you pick. I have some room monetary wise to expand into business class so I looking to find the better carrier to pick.
If it's business class, it's always Qatar Airways for me. From New York they do their flagship Q suite and it's still the best in the industry for my money. Might be nice to check out one of the refurbed EK 380's in their business also. I've found from the UK, Etihad to have been really competitive of late though so worth running all options on Skyscanner or similar. Safe travels :)@@arhamkhan8869
@Travelsbydreamer Appreciate it brother, wishing you best of luck in all your future projects.
@Travelsbydreamer and definitely I agree with you, recently took the Etihad business class from London to abu dhabi and then to chicago, and I must say, couldn't have been more relaxing
Been flying Emirates for 15 years (out of 33 years of flying) and can confidently say that Emirates, Etihad and Qatar have become the gold standard for innovation in aviation. They didn’t invent flying, but are perfecting it. They’re definitely worth the extra airfare across all cabins. Let’s see if the Indian airlines can follow Emirates’ example going forward. Exciting times ahead.
Spot on! They’ve brought a new level in terms of consistency and standards for sure! Qatar had and shoulders beyond the other two in many ways I think also for me. Let’s see to your point who comes through next!
@@Travelsbydreamer Air India have appointed a former Singapore Airlines exec as their new CEO, hired 9,000 new staff and are retrofitting 107 aircraft cabins over the next 2 years. Hopefully that leads to better service and a nicer travel experience. I’ve many South Asian friends where I live in Canada who only ever fly Emirates, Qatar, Etihad or Swiss to India, so hopefully the new management can turn that around.
@@moosejawrobinson sounds like a really bright future for them!
Nice Rich, it looks like a great PE product. I just can't sleep sitting up!!
Yeah a really decent one for sure! Haha yeah, I struggle sometimes I must say…
talk about the seats would have been a. very big help
Great report, thank you. My partner and I are, hopefully, flying with Emirates next year. We have upgraded to Premium Economy so your film and report were very useful indeed. I still think PE is worth that little extra and certainly not as much as Business which seems to me to be silly money unless you are extremely flushed. I also am very impressed with the fact that Emirates PE has designated toilets which you don't find on BA, but I haven't flown on other airlines so cannot compare.
Glad it was useful!
Yeah for me, PE does tend to fluctuate significantly price wise but if you can get it at a relatively manageable premium over economy it’s well worth it, especially with the Emirates config on their 380’s shown here. Enjoy!
Please show more of the seating and less of what happens outside the aircraft, I would like to see the actual seats decline position more than anything else.
Appreciate the feedback, the holistic experience however is what the reviews are focused on as I do dedicated seat review vids 👍
Grearvideo I would fly them too in PE class so thx for sharing your experience but Was there a leg rest foot rest, were you able to sleep at all as I cant speep on flights and do get air sick sometimes, Full or semi Recline lif Sears and hpwcomfirtable they were to sleep , that's I'm sure one of the most important features anyone wants to know about flying Premium with Emirates or Any Airline in PE class which you haven't discussed in detail at all....Dont need to see all the outside stuff bit more about the SEATS Adapters Food, Service
Thanks, appreciate the feedback.
The seat itself had a lovely amount of recline, although far from flat, you’ll need the business class for that. It was comfortable yes, however not the most comfortable I’ve experienced.
6:32 - I wonder, if you enjoyed the meal, and you asked them for some extra food as in the same meal again would they give it to you? Does it differ on getting unlimited food vs premium and business class?
That’s a really good question. I’ve never seen an airline who pushes their food service as much as Emirates. They’d always carry a little extra catering but I’m sure if they had a lot spare they’d probably oblige so well worth asking! I’ve never asked though I must say as do tend to eat on the ground also 😅
Heard good reports about prem eco,,,last time I flew overnight flt economy was poor,one meal 7 hour flt,and crew were also seemed to be so so with attitude overall it was poor
The PE experience is a good step up, well worth looking into if you’re looking for something extra onboard!
Great detail trip report. Thank you.
You’re very welcome! Loads more coming soon ✈️
Great! @@Travelsbydreamer
What according to you is the best seat in PE of emirates?
Hmm, I quite like row 34/35 as didn’t have the middle seats across so felt a little more ‘exclusive’ you could say. Otherwise, just get one of the twin seats next to the window as the 2 is much better…
Looks a really good product and far superior to anything that BA or Virgin can offer, I'm not a lover of Air France how would they compare to Emirates? As usual though the a380 PE cabin looks stunning, one day I would love to sample Emirates and Qatar .
Was for sure a pleasure checking this one out! As for Air France, can’t comment but was due to do that one this week - hope to be able to compare soon 😀
Be an interesting comparison AF do seem to get reasonable reviews.
BA defo has better catering.
@@ameerali.ouardareally that surprises me
Can you comment a bit about the leg room or the seat reclining? Was it any different from the economy you’d reckon?
Yeah sure so, legroom wise they’re at 38 inches of pitch which is on standard with premium economy, up typically around 6 inches from the economy seats which makes a big difference. Recline wise, you’ll notice a big difference also vs economy with far more recline in the seats, the base of the seat also comes up to form a bit of a cradle type position for sleeping also. All in all, a big move up from economy, nice to have the additional seat width also.
@@Travelsbydreamer Im on Emirates PE on Monday and 6ft 3 so also wondering if you get plenty of leg room, got a feeling I will be fine?
@@doughnutdoney997 Yeah, I think you should be ok, PE is a big step up. I’m 6”0 just to give you an idea from the shots of the legroom. It’s a big step up from regular economy which even on emirates, I’d imagine would be a little uncomfortable for you!
Spied QE2 sitting there as you came into land at Dubai. Next year we’re travelling on her successor to New York from Southampton. Just working out of the two Middle East carriers, would we fly Emirates or Qatar?….or perhaps Singapore, Qantas or others….I’m in the Antipodes, so any flight from here and back to here will be long haul….
It’s always fantastic to see her on the way in. Very envious of your voyage aboard the QM2, I’d love to do that sailing one day!
Tricky decision but for me, it would come down to price a little as to which one might be more cost effective at the time of booking. Qatar sadly still don’t do a premium economy so still quite a gap cost and experience wise with them whether you sit in economy for 20+ hours or enjoy business etc. Singapore are just so strong but for me, cost would dictate a little as the pricing between the airlines can often range significantly…
Thanks for your reply Rich. Your vids are good to watch. We were on Queen Elizabeth earlier this year and that was fantastic hence our desire to go transatlantic on QM2. For us out of Melbourne, Qatar are in front but we’ll keep checking airlines out as our trip gets closer and we lock something down. Keep those vids coming and all the best!
@@OrnumCR thanks so much and all the best for the upcoming trip!
@@Travelsbydreamer …I have subscribed!
What’s it like getting in and out your seat when the rows in front of you are fully reclined?
I found it fine 👍
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WHEN SEAT WAS RECLINED THE WHOLE 17 HOUR TRIP IN FRONT OF ME, I HAD TO ASK HUBBY TO MOVE , THEN STAND ON SEATS TO GET OUT FOR BATHROOM NOT GOOG BÈN A 71 YEAR OLD WOULD NOT BOOK AGAIN 1 YEAR LATER GOING ECONOMT😊 ON SAME TRIP@Travelsbydreamer
Nice video as usual. Thank you! I must disagree with you though; You say there are other better PE products out there. This is not true. Emirates PE class IS the best one out there, considering the food standard, the seat with its 40 inch pitch (38 on most other PE products) and 19.5 inch width, the position of the cabin in the front section and the general service levels. The only other PE product that comes close is Air New Zealand (very good).
For premium economy, BA, VS, DL, UA, AF, KL, JL, SQ are all very meh and middling. AA, LH and LX are crap. The only downside with the Emirates PE is the price point compared to the other airlines - it is quite a bit higher. If they could bring it down a bit, Emirates would hit the PE sweet spot.
Thanks so much!
Great to get the differing of opinion. EK I found really smart but the service within EK for me is light years behind the best Asian carrier. Newer cradle style seat designs will also be seen by many as an upgrade, not just due to the extra pitch but lack of intrusion into the rear passengers space.
Interesting point you make also on the pricing, it’s a shame to see PE getting so expensive. I’ve seen it myself lots of late.
Safe travels through 2025! ✈️
Did the ICE system on your flight have the ability to pair with passenger owned bluetooth headphones? The Emirates website says only some A380s have this feature, but I don't know how up to date that information is.
I'm flying the JFK/DXB roundtrip route on premium economy soon and would like to know if I should get a 2 pin BT adaptor or not. I really don't want to use those cheap Emirates headphones.
Edit: I just finished my trip with flights on EK204/203, and there were not any bluetooth capabilities integrated into the ICE system. Fortunately, I bought a 2 pin BT adaptor and was able to use my own wireless headphones.
Ohhh tricky one, I can’t say I tried, sorry. The 380’s with premium economy are by their very nature the most up to date ones thus that would give you the best possible chance of having the feature. I’m not sure however what other factors could be in play so hard one to make a call on…
How many plug adaptors are on each set of seats? Just wondering.
1 for each passenger generally with premium economy, from memory that was the same here…
Due to the seats reclining further back, do you then feel enclosed in when the seat in front of you reclines? If you had the choice to fly return, premium economy OR outbound economy and return business, which would you choose? Thank you. I am booking flights (glasgow) to Australia and can't decide how to do it.
That’s a really good question. On the recline front, I’ve never found it to be an issue, largely thanks to the additional space between the seats so whilst they do recline back further, you’ve got more space to accommodate it.
Given how relatively strong the emirates economy product is, I’d be more tempted to go economy and business I think. Especially on the A380 with the bar onboard, just more of an experience 😃
Thank you for replying. I agree and too think that economy on Emirates is pretty good. I would love to experience business, so I think that will be the way to do it 😊
@@alysonparker1249 enjoy!
It would be great if you could say how much it cost - perhaps I missed that but for me, that's the primary concern! You mention that there are better premium economy -- can you tell us which airlines?
Rarely mention cost as really does depend on time of booking. This flight was £1,300 return from LHR - DXB but booked late. Booking well in advance, I wouldn’t look to pay more then £800 for this route in PE.
Really good question on the other airlines. For me, the new JAL and Air NZ seats look far more interesting, adding way more legroom at 42 inches pitch and a significant amount more privacy. Airlines with higher service standards such as Singapore Airlines likely to be overall a better choice also. Didn’t go to heavy on it on this video but the EK crew are well behind service standards wise vs the worlds leading carriers.
Does a premium economy ticket include priority boarding?
Couldn’t remember specially with emirates however, with most airlines it’s a yes.
Would you recommend the very front seats of premium economy?
I’m yet to try the front seats on the Emirates product however in general in premium economy they can be nice as there’s no one to recline into your space and the legroom can often be a little more generous :)
not much details on seat especially during sleeping. The only reason I logged in to see a video is because I want to know about leg rest and how flat seat can be. That is the key factor of deciding between economy and premium economy.
Appreciate the feedback. It’s often a tricky aspect to film well with a full cabin generally always at these times. Will try and incorporate for next time I fly it 👍
Great video, I’m flying BA Premium Economy to Sydney in the next few weeks on a 777 and I was wondering if there’s any ways to check if the plane I’m on will be the new premium economy or the old product?
Thank you!
Hmm, in terms of BA there’s no way to check as the seating config has always remained the same I think.
However, you’re in luck as the 777’s were refurbed first so in my mind I’d say you’ve got a really high chance on that aircraft of the latest product. Safe travels ✈️
Very well made and expertise. Thank you for your vlog. 🎉🍀✈️
Thanks so much! Hope it was useful 😃
Looks good, but a shame you didn't mention price, because this will be a big factor in people's decision to upgrade (or indeed downgrade) or not.
Price is always a tricky one as will always fluctuate so much. On this occasion, paid around £1,300 with the economy price being £600 or so. Booking in advance between LHR and DXB is put the target price for PE at £800 or so
@@Travelsbydreamer OK, good to know. I think I would generally pay about 30% more for PE, but if it goes too high, then I would probably just stump up for business, as long as within 3x economy.
@CyclespeedTours Yeah, I think you’re spot on with the 30% uplift expectation. You so often see it just a little more than economy but other times it can be easily double. Really have to pick your moments I think with PE…
How would you compare Emirates Premium economy to Cathay Pacific
Never done Cathay PE sadly so not too sure!
Do they have flights San Francisco to Philippines
I don’t think they fly from San Fran sadly. If they did you’d have to go via Dubai so would be a really long way round the world so to speak anyway. Best to look at one of the Japanese carriers or the likes of Singapore airlines I’d say for a really good trans pacific experience 😊
What airlines have better premium economy experiences?
Just looking through the lens of the hard product (so seating) for now it would be JAL and Qantas new look seats - just much more room and in some cases privacy with some of the new designs coming forward.
On the service front, the likes of Singapore airlines would typically be streets ahead of Emirates
@@Travelsbydreamer Thanks so much for the video and the reply :)
@@sofoo539 you’re very welcome!
Nicely-made review. Maybe limit yourself to maximum two “indeeds” per video. 😂
Thank you! Hahaha few verbal ticks yet to be ironed out on the voiceover 😂
The seats is what you should be showing that's what we are interested in, the food is great but not the exterior of the aircraft. The seats
Looks far superior to ANA (Nippon) which is economy in every way except for the seat
Japanese carriers leaps and bounds ahead of EK on service also…
Will be keen to try and contrast however!
I find all that faux wood veneer a bit gauche. Reminds me of 1970’s caravans formica . Not classy at all. Apart from that it looks good service. But why pay for premium economy on Emirates when you can travel business on a competing airline for nearly the same price.
Haha yeah, it’ll divide opinion for sure. It worked on this one for me but do find some of their older designs a little striking on the eye.
You pose a really good question and it really comes down to price. If it was between PE with emirates vs business on a credible other alternative then for sure, it would be business all the way for me. On this occasion, their PE offering was much less than business class offerings so made sense. That said, prices for PE does vary wildly so good to compare always!
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If I were sitting on trillion dollars worth of oil reserves my business would be much more impressive than those UAE airlines.
Love the ambition. What would you do different?
When people will realize that Dubai don’t have oil😅
@@jbr2000 never, most likely.
You wouldn’t get shit done. You’re all talk buddy
@@Travelsbydreamer I would help my Muslim brothers in Palestine and every wherever. Now you got it. 🤦♂️
Emirates premium economy is crap. Find a way to get on the business class. It looks like they hired ton of cheap labor from certain countries for in cabin crew. This also added up to negative high-handed experience.
Pretty pathetic comment..