The Emirates First Experience - What to Expect?

[sudoer]

Last few times in 2023 I flew EK First redemption using QF points, my QF number was attached to the itinerary and BP. The check-in counter, lounge staff couldn't change to Skywards number.

I was able to do it but I can't remember how. I think I did it through EK MMB.

 

[AIRwin]

Looks like there is a slight delay

 

[Human]

I was able to do it but I can't remember how. I think I did it through EK MMB.

What's MMB?

 

[AIRwin]

What's MMB?

Manage My Booking

 

[JoegilmoreG91]

Looks like there is a slight delay

This went unannounced so I left the gate too early!

Oh well it was a very comfortable flight! Doubt I'll experience better unless I again stumble across a good value points ticket.

I took the advice and waited for the Dom 2013, had a few glasses of very expensive French wine, the 2008 Chateu Pavie being the standout. I also tried the Henessy Paradis but for me.... I'm not really into cognac. Still had to try for $1500 a bottle!

For food I had the caviar, the salmon appetiser, and the beef tenderloin.

For a light dinner I had the mezze and the grilled prawns. Both again were excellent.

I'll attach some pics below. Despite it being a 10/10 experience both hard and soft product, I still think for a sub-10 hour daytime flight, extra leg room bulk head economy on SQ or similar is where the value is.

PS - The pyjamas and slippers are proving excellent for WFH, great tips thankyou. The Bvlgari cologne is particularly good .

 

[JoegilmoreG91]

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[Flyfrequently]

From my research there is a first check in lounge type deal for SQ, but im not sure it this extends to other airlines check in?

In 2019 as QF F, we were directed there @JoegilmoreG91
EK lounge was pretty good back then too. Enjoy

Edit : Glad you enjoyed it!

 

[tmdl]

My wife is flying F from SIN - MEL does any know if there is any special champagne or service for F passengers in the EK lounge? my understanding is the QF lounge in SG is closed in the morning?

 

[kermatu]

My wife is flying F from SIN - MEL does any know if there is any special champagne or service for F passengers in the EK lounge? my understanding is the QF lounge in SG is closed in the morning?

QF lounge is closed then in my experience. No differentiation for F or J pax in the EK lounge again in my experience. Standard EK outstation lounge. Which still means very good service and decent food and drinks. But not an exclusive F experience.

 

[Human]

My wife is flying F from SIN - MEL does any know if there is any special champagne or service for F passengers in the EK lounge? my understanding is the QF lounge in SG is closed in the morning?

My experience is that there was no special service and, as for champagne, it's breakfast time anyway....

Resist the temptation to eat or drink too much in the lounge. I had a small bircher muesli to tide be over before the flight, but the food and drinks on the flight are better.

 

[dairyfloss]

My wife is flying F from SIN - MEL does any know if there is any special champagne or service for F passengers in the EK lounge? my understanding is the QF lounge in SG is closed in the morning?

On bubbles, they should have either Moët or Veuve NV in the EK SIN lounge, so better than any QF J lounge would offer; and similar to QF F lounge champagne standards, though I do prefer the Taittinger NV.

 

[tmdl]

My experience is that there was no special service and, as for champagne, it's breakfast time anyway....

Resist the temptation to eat or drink too much in the lounge. I had a small bircher muesli to tide be over before the flight, but the food and drinks on the flight are better.

On bubbles, they should have either Moët or Veuve NV in the EK SIN lounge, so better than any QF J lounge would offer; and similar to QF F lounge champagne standards, though I do prefer the Taittinger NV.

Looking forward to it as im in J and she is in F

 

[TheRealTMA]

On bubbles, they should have either Moët or Veuve NV in the EK SIN lounge, so better than any QF J lounge would offer; and similar to QF F lounge champagne standards, though I do prefer the Taittinger NV.

Don''t boither with champers in the lounge, wait for the DOM in flight.

 

[tmdl]

Don''t boither with champers in the lounge, wait for the DOM in flight.

I'm hoping she gets me a few glasses

 

[TheRealTMA]

I'm hoping she gets me a few glasses

"Keep in your lane!"

 

[tmdl]

"Keep in your lane!"

Ok, I will keep it to some F reds

 

[CaptJCool]

Ok, I will keep it to some F reds

Yes you’ll prob just score Fred’s share

 

[wannabeinvestmentbanker]

From memory the good champagne doesn’t come out till post take off…but I could be mixing it up with HKG

 

[Human]

From memory the good champagne doesn’t come out till post take off…but I could be mixing it up with HKG

Your memory is correct. I was offered Moet on the ground at Singapore; the flight attendant apologetically explained that the Dom wasn't available until we were airborne. She then suggested that she add orange juice and turn it into a mimosa "to disguise the taste of the champagne" ... a suggestion that I accepted!

 

[kermatu]

Not the norm but, as posted upthread, I have had Dom on the ground ex-SIN at least once in the last year or so. I'm not that fussed about champagne and actually prefer the Arabic coffee as the PDB!
SIN is great for enforcing priority boarding and definitely worth getting onboard sooner once you are ready.