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Post by haughtney1 on Jan 29, 2016 3:24:52 GMT 12
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Post by ErrolC on Jan 29, 2016 9:30:46 GMT 12
Assuming the seats etc are the same as the trans-Tasman A380s, I'll consider it (Business for Dubai onwards?).
[checks Seat Guru]
Right, I remember now, a 10-across B777. No!
Options on more minor routes to Europe are relevant for me, we are considering going to Helsinki next year.
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Post by baz62 on Jan 29, 2016 13:45:45 GMT 12
Right, I remember now, a 10-across B777. No! Just go on a diet Errol, you'll soon squeeze in, you might look like a Holocaust survivor but you'll fit in! |
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Post by ErrolC on Jan 29, 2016 14:17:44 GMT 12
Hips aren't the problem, it's rubbing shoulders! Analysis from Ben Sandilands. |
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Post by ZacYates on Jan 29, 2016 14:36:31 GMT 12
I was going to mention that Errol doesn't need any kind of weight-loss regime!
I'd happily do it. Books to read, podcasts to listen to while I look out the window, have lots of water so I can go for a walk every other hour. The only thing is, I can't think of a reason to go to Dubai.
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Post by corsairarm on Jan 29, 2016 21:35:43 GMT 12
I was going to mention that Errol doesn't need any kind of weight-loss regime! I'd happily do it. Books to read, podcasts to listen to while I look out the window, have lots of water so I can go for a walk every other hour. The only thing is, I can't think of a reason to go to Dubai. Don't you watch the program on Dubai Airport. Both my wife and I want to go just to see and experience the airport. |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Jan 30, 2016 7:37:45 GMT 12
Dubai airport is actually pretty sleazy.
Like any TV program, they only show you the parts they want you to see.
Singapore - apart from the dodgy wifi access - is actually a lot better.
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Post by Calum on Feb 1, 2016 13:31:27 GMT 12
Did Sydney to Dubai on an Emirates B777 with 10 across. I'd read horror stories beforehand so was presently surprised with experience (as much as 15 hours in aluminium tube of any type can be described as pleasant). It may have been that my family occupied the entire 4 seat centre row so we had less issues with being close to others but it didn't feel particularly cramped (and I'm not little). The seats were certainly more comfortable than the Virgin B777 we flew form LA back to Sydney on the return leg of that trip, those and the Iceland Air B757 seats were awful (9 hours in 7575 was long enough as well).
That said the best long haul experience I've had recently was Qantas A380 Sydney -Dubai and London - Sydney (again best probably isn't the best word for any long haul flight). But they really comfortable seats, good food and entertainment and good staff. I was really surprised, much better than the Emirates A380 we flew on form Dubai to Paris on the same trip
Agree about Dubai airport, it's nothing flash. I'd avoid it if I could but going that way gives you so many ways into Europe/UK, especially if you want to avoid Heathrow
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Post by ZacYates on Feb 3, 2016 15:07:39 GMT 12
Never seen the Dubai programme. I'm no good with heat, either!
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Post by haughtney1 on Feb 4, 2016 0:15:07 GMT 12
Well no need to fear Zac, its a mere 23C here today...and a chilly 11C at night, that being said 48C and 60% humidity ain't fun at all...
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 10, 2016 16:29:03 GMT 12
I'll have a second hand report in about 3 months! My Mum and her mates have swapped to this service to get to their Kenyan safari.
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Post by haughtney1 on Mar 9, 2016 1:38:21 GMT 12
Well, I survived a trip operating, DXB-AKL block time 15.50, actual flight time 15.25, AKL- DXB block was 16.50, actual flight 16.25. No major issues either way, no major passenger issues in either direction apart from a couple of moaning Manchester bound old ladies who complained to the crew that no one told them the flight would be this long.
Over 80% load each way, and interestingly enough we bought back to Dubai 16 tonnes of tiptop ice cream as freight!
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Post by harvard1041 on Mar 9, 2016 4:52:22 GMT 12
On the DXB - AKL flight this Friday - as pax. Chose is specially as the transit thru Aussy can be a pain.
Cheers
Hvd1041
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Post by isc on Mar 9, 2016 21:00:49 GMT 12
There is going to be a longer flight (time wise), from Dubai to Panama, millage is less. isc
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