I flew EMIRATES FIRST CLASS during the PANDEMIC

I flew EMIRATES FIRST CLASS during the PANDEMIC - was it worth it?

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So, have YOU flown first class during the pandemic? I went to Dubai when it was still part of the English travel corridor scheme, and, having been offered a cheap one way first class upgrade...was I really going to turn down the chance to make this feature length video for you? Absolutely NOT. I hope you enjoy the video and I'm hoping for a safe and orderly return to the skies later this year. As for me, I've already been to Scotland this week, and if you pay attention during the sponsored segment I threw in a couple of teaser clips for you...
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Date of Travel: 8 JAN 2021
Airline: Emirates
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Route: LHR-DXB
Aircraft: Airbus A380-800
Flight Number: EK 8
Miles: 3929
Airborne time: 6h15m
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@Paul_Lucas 3 жыл бұрын

Get Surfshark VPN at surfshark.deals/winginit - Enter promo code WINGINIT for 83% off and THREE EXTRA MONTHS for free! So, have YOU flown first class during the pandemic? I went to Dubai when it was still part of the English travel corridor scheme, and, having been offered a cheap one way first class upgrade...was I really going to turn down the chance to make this feature length video for you? Absolutely NOT. I hope you enjoy the video and I'm hoping for a safe and orderly return to the skies later this year. As for me, I've already been to Scotland this week, and if you pay attention during the sponsored segment I threw in a couple of teaser clips for you... Merch store: teespring.com/stores/wingin-it-3 Follow me on Stereo: paullucas ¦ stereo.com/paullucas Follow me on Twitter: @paul_winginit ¦ twitter.com/paul_winginit Follow me on Instagram: paul_winginit ¦ instagram.com/paul_winginit My website: www.winginit.me

@SomeRamdomAhole 3 жыл бұрын

Flexing again I see…

@ServiusTheBear 3 жыл бұрын

Nope dont like that at all. I know I dont mind small spaces but to me that just gives me the image of stuck under the stairs.

@ryanbenson171 3 жыл бұрын

I personally would not have flown anywhere during the pandemic even if it was dirt cheap

@Ozymandias1 3 жыл бұрын

@@ryanbenson171 Haven't flown since 2019. I'll just wait till everything is back to normal.

@ServiusTheBear 3 жыл бұрын

@@aloysiusflartey6122 First time I did firsty class I saved up as I was going down to Peterbrough in England from Scotland Truckfest. Oh you could so see I was not one of them XD but know what I loved it. It was yeah look at me working class in your first class lounge. WOOF WOOF!

@oliverbrookes27 3 жыл бұрын

A friend had to fly from NZ to UK when her father died. On the leg from Dubai she was surrounded by a hen party. After 36 hours on the go she didn't need it, asked to be moved to a quieter part of economy, but the Emirates crew manager let her use the shower and have a first class bed for the last few hours of the trip. Amazing service.

@icalexander 3 жыл бұрын

That's stellar service. Good on the Emirates crew manager. Little things like that really do build loyalty.

@vindictivegrind9370 3 жыл бұрын

Hen party? Rude customers or crying children or both?

@ThexDynastxQueen 3 жыл бұрын

Whats a Hen party? Is it a British expression for a bachelorette party or something else as I can't comprehend how you'd have a party on a plane in economy. Not that people wouldn't try but my mind is just like...no, it's too cramped. Still very nice of the crew tho.

@icalexander 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThexDynastxQueen That's exactly what it is. British expression for a bachelorette

@ThexDynastxQueen 3 жыл бұрын

@@icalexander Ah thanks, cool I was right without even googling!

@auroraaxel5494 3 жыл бұрын

As an ex emirates crew I can confirm that a lot of business and first class meals are the same, first class just has some extra dishes and they’re presented on a plate. We used to plate meals in business class but it was too time consuming having one person in the galley plating 76 meals, so they started making them pre plated a few years ago which saved our lives 😅.

@lorim3745 3 жыл бұрын

I love how even after all the flights you have taken, you still get excited , and take pyjamas and writing set as souvenirs 😁

@TheManunderwater 3 жыл бұрын

That's why I read all of Paul's reviews and also take them totally authentic. I also find the clear info details an tricks/strategies you use or have used when you book. Really helpful to know about the fare you paid for real? So many other reviewers are looking to show off. Keep it up Paul and keep doing rail reviews too.

@rickkloek2411 3 жыл бұрын

I love utube because of the hundreds of awsum and super interesting videos. Plane trips , train trips and much much more. Normal TV is really BORING.

@duncancallum 3 жыл бұрын

@@rickkloek2411 I virtually do not watch TV for the same as you .

@marylynngallant5168 3 жыл бұрын

That was a wonderful 24 minutes of luxury!! Thanks Paul, and keep safe!👍🏻🇨🇦🥂

@Paul_Lucas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tammypearson4500 3 жыл бұрын

Just got off a long night shift at the hospital and this has been a treat watching your video. Now I can drift off to sleep, dreaming of being able to fly this beautiful aircraft and enjoying the benefits of business or first class!

@davidocampo1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your work❤️

@kalebwick3429 3 жыл бұрын

You know what would be great fun when it opens up again, seeing a transatlantic crossing on the Queen Mary 2! That would be something different and interesting!

@TheDmaize 3 жыл бұрын

Flew on the top deck on one of AF's Ex-A380s in Nov, 2019 (CDG-JFK). Even though just in Economy, it was a great and memorable experience. Thanks for the new video and greetings from Germany.

@katherinespencer2633 3 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness you’re back with videos. Stay safe while out and about.

@adirox7 3 жыл бұрын

Loved that goodbye hand wave to london..

@BlakeEdgington 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this, I have only flown business and economy with Emirates myself and completely agree with your thoughts on the cabin finish. It’s much nicer than your would think from images and videos.

@stevensavage8904 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great videos, Mr. Lucas. Stay safe and thanks for making this lockdown time pass a little quicker.

@KiwiShoot 3 жыл бұрын

Loved our Emirate experience Akl-Dubai-London. Arrived absolutely refreshed with zero jet lag after good food, great shower and a good sleep. And I’ve still got the writing kit as a nice memory :-)

@philiprobinson878 3 жыл бұрын

The darts players outfit is a great look on first class :)

@lindahart6049 2 жыл бұрын

In 1999 a work colleague and I flew Emirates First Class from Dubai to LHR. They were experimenting with a software program that would allow passengers in adjacent seats to watch the same movie at the same time. We were the guinea pigs and so watched movies and quaffed Champagne for the entire flight, and let the IT tech know what problems we encountered. I’ve flown Emirates a number of times, mostly Business Class, and thoroughly enjoyed the service and experience every time.

@Syunnnnnnn 3 жыл бұрын

i book the Indian Pacific train from Perth to Sydney coz of your video, going in June (live in Perth)

@Paul_Lucas 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Enjoy!

@jen93106 3 жыл бұрын

That video was a true masterpiece. Enjoy your travels!

@suziej5361 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, loved watching it!! I’ve never flown Emirates but any trip report in first (and especially so at the moment) is special. Can’t wait to get back in the air soon!

@TankIOW 3 жыл бұрын

That was brilliant, really enjoyed watching that. Thank you Paul.

@ElizabethKilbride 3 жыл бұрын

I've missed your travel videos. Glad to see you're back to traveling again.

@LadyAriella1960 3 жыл бұрын

I know this would seem an unusual request but I'd like to see how the different classes compare from a wheelchair's point of view from going through baggage check-in on to arrival at your destination

@mortalclown3812 Жыл бұрын

Very few mentions in these travel vlogs about this. Hope he reads it. Peace.

@Welsh_Girl_UK 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul, yet another great video, looked amazing. Really enjoyed seeing you again. Thank you!

@simonemurrin7099 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Paul, I genuinely hadn’t realised that you’d not taken a first class Emirates flight before. Definitely worth the upgrade, I thought the service was very good given what everyone was dealing with at the time. Best bit? “I’ll have a champagne please” 😄 Good on you! So glad you enjoyed the trip!

@combatrock3069 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for your mug to entertain me with travels. Good to see ya back

@owenprice3989 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul for the review, living in western Canada I haven't had the opportunities to fly emirates and embarrassed to say I haven't flown on the A380 yet. One of my goals once restrictions are lifted. I enjoy T2 at Heathrow, the only dislike is the announcement of gates prior too boarding, or lack of. I love upgrades and ways to gain lounge access. It just makes for a better experience. Cheers to you catching a flight 6 days in advance, and upgrading to first, that's awesome. I can't wait to start travelling again!

@angus_m 3 жыл бұрын

Yes i have travelled on the upper deck! loved the extra storage cubbies along the window seats

@johnclauder615 3 жыл бұрын

Lucky you and thank you for taking us along with you. Good quality video, even with your finger on the mic . This is the only to fly, isn't it !

@manindersinghthind6235 3 жыл бұрын

And i was eagerly waiting for paul to review the Emirates first class. Great video of pure luxury. Thank u paul.👍

@ryanfrisby7389 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, just wow, that looked awesome Paul, can’t wait for the business class review!😸😸

@bethfrazier414 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Glad you’re back up!

@DutchSteamboat 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I've flown J on the 380 a few times but not F. You're brave flying now - the horror stories about delays and reduced service in lounges etc - I'm looking at you, BA - have put me off flying, perhaps forever.

@haggischaser1028 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Paul, good to see the videos again.

@TripReportaviation 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant trip report! Their service didn't seem to change despite the pandemic. The food looked really nice. It's always cool to be able to take a shower in the sky.

@michaelgrove9019 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love the music you used pre-take off. Totally got me in the mood to fly!

@benjaminfong1406 3 жыл бұрын

I had a privilege to fly on Emirates 1st class once in 2019 from Dubai back to Singapore and loved the experience !! Great review mate and please travel safe !

@sweetfairyish 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️ Can’t wait to fly Emirates again.

@charlescook4517 3 жыл бұрын

This makes me think of what being on a private jet would be like, very nice!

@The_Original_Geoff_B 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that - I'm looking at migrating to SE Asia later in the year, so little tips like this are very useful. The upgrade cost seems very reasonable. and definitely worth thinking about :)

@eremasirova2518 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it...and that upgrade...awesome

@adrianherbert5384 3 жыл бұрын

great to see you back! I did fly Emirates to Dubai Business pre-pandemic. The bar area was brilliant. Great service and nice to be able to move around! Flew on to Chennai on 777 business, good, but not a touch on the A380 :-)

@apgx6032 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience, it was a pleasure to watch.

@malidoes9246 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I did the same as you and upgraded a business class fare and was blown away with the product and service. A real treat.

@davearnold1139 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video what can I say there’s only one word I can say with emirates airline wow I could live with that if I had to fly emirates the food looked outstanding I can’t believe you can have a shower at 45,000 feet that’s incredible great video Paul look forward to your next one

@rickfarina 2 жыл бұрын

Really glad to see you back on utube. Cheers and keep well....

@melissanoonan3301 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. Love your honesty! Stay safe.

@taniaanders658 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing review!!! You touched on all areas that are important when traveling. I can't wait to get on a plain again. Thank you : )

@terryleong8807 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Paul!

@get2dachoppa249 3 жыл бұрын

I’m right there with you with the anticipation and excitement about upcoming trips, even the ones that are months and months away. I’m just waiting a few more months for the world situation to improve before I commit any funds, but will be taking an around the world trip starting in Dubai-Florida-Hawaii-Guam via the full 5-stop Island Hopper-Manila-Singapore, and back to Dubai JAN-FEB 2022. Fingers crossed.

@truirf 3 жыл бұрын

The food does look the same as business. Saved up my skywards points and flew business coming back to Europe from my last trip home to Australia back in 2018. I was supposed to go home in 2020, now I just hope I can get back in 2022 😅

@theobrattinga500 3 жыл бұрын

Great video !!

@moonshine7139 3 жыл бұрын

Hi paul. What a fantastic flight to Dubai from London Heathrow. Emirates are truly amazing. Great video as usual. Many thanks for sharing. 🙂👍

@schneider9615 3 жыл бұрын

The full body paper wrap is all theater. 🙄🙄. I’m surprised they didn’t hand out pre take off sanitizer shots in disposable tiny paper cups!

@KEITHGEE1000 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always. Nice Barnett!!!

@Slaylikebeaukay 3 жыл бұрын

Love how dedicated you are to travel . You deserve it ! I will never get the chance but love watching anyway (I started with your train vlogs).

@wisewigga7129 3 жыл бұрын

You might get the chance never say you cant

@MrGreatplum 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic as ever, Paul - well worth the upgrade as a treat!

@lukezavislak7130 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome I few years ago I got the chance to fly their first class it was pretty awesome keep up the great work Paul

@Brua58 3 жыл бұрын

Fab and very enjoyable as always 😌

@tokucoglu98 3 жыл бұрын

Nice info about the closed 05/23 runway! never knew there was such a runway...

@dagg_liam 3 жыл бұрын

Good call with the champagne there paul 😀

@lencrites7044 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video, bro!😂

@LotusLady9 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!🌞

@exlagerer 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video, been so long since the last one. Hopefully I'll get upstairs on an A380 sometime. I just wish the video lasted longer.

@sngs9565 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are very addictive, Paul! Enjoy it all the time! Thank you.

@williammodlin2621 3 жыл бұрын

Paul, your initial reaction to the Veuve Cliquot made me smile. It is really good champagne!

@JK-tx2rz 2 жыл бұрын

New subscriber, I love the channel. I gotta say I love flying first with Emirates, I travel Glasgow - Bangkok around 3-4 times a year. Each year I always treat myself and book first class at least one trip. The other trips are usually business, still a good service though. Love it when the chauffeured car arrives at my house because that's when I know my holiday has begun.

@pavan3571 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are very nice Paul.....Keep up the good work.

@torquesteer2657 3 жыл бұрын

Love flying with Emirates! Great video!

@joejoe6950 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, great new haircut Paul!

@DJPhilAllen 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video Paul. I LOVE Emirates, amazing airline, although I've only ever flown 'BIZ' with them, never 1st. The weird thing is, on all 18 of my 'Biz' flights with them (so far), the majority of the 1st class passengers seem to always end up in the 'BIZ' bar at the back of that beautiful plane, mingling with us lesser humans. Best regards.

@mission140.6 3 жыл бұрын

excellent review as always!

@NIKKG 3 жыл бұрын

I missed your videos, its been a while since a new one came out!

@Ozpif 3 жыл бұрын

7:08 "Camera Witchcraft"... Well played Sir. Well played. Hahaha!

@sandyfretwell9125 2 жыл бұрын

Paul really enjoyed your film very interesting, thank you for putting this on for us all xx

@vincentchase8673 3 жыл бұрын

As always a pleasure to watch

@rolfenblom412 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, Paul!

@stogieguy7 2 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed to your channel Paul and I’m very impressed with your review style and delivery. Basically, it’s how I would check out this service were I in your place. Very relatable. Just catching up on your vids, but 👍

@melanieyoches5997 2 жыл бұрын

“Oh!” Takes another sip 😍😍😍 your smile was wonderful!!!

@englandtravelexpert703 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Paul.

@ML66B 3 жыл бұрын

Keep em coming Paul!

@Trektrendy 3 жыл бұрын

Great video mate, EK F is always a treat. Look forward to when they move back to LHR T3 where you can board directly from the lounge. Any plans to try their Gamechanger on the 777? I'd highly recommend it

@Paul_Lucas 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Yep I’ll do them again when I can - they aren’t really to my taste but tbh they’re a very solid airline and almost no skimping whatsoever even during covid is a big plus. Hoping to do the 777 maybe late this year! Keep well 👍🏻

@jamesspencer68 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video Paul! Having Loganair change the destination from City to Heathrow is a great catch in my opinion. Definitely allows us islanders easier connections. We're slowly opening up here on the IOM, hopefully you can visit us sometime!

@LoveStallion 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I've traveled on an A380 upper deck. Air France from Dulles to De Gaulle. Most of the upper deck was business, but a small section in the rear was some sort of economy plus. Figured I'd sit there instead of with the hordes the deck below. And since I was on the upper deck, I boarded that way, and the lines were significantly shorter compared to everyone queuing up for the lower deck. Sitting on the upper deck is interesting because due to the curvature of the windows, you wind up with a little storage cubby in the wall, which was kinda fun.

@drycell183 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video. I remember Casey Niestat Emirates video

@tonytowers5889 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. As always!!! That looks a nice hotel room Paul!! Start of video)

@elevat1on 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always, Mr! Terminal 2 is my home-terminal at LHR, as I almost only fly Star Alliance-carriers. The A380 is a great aircraft to fly on. I've flown it in eco on Lufthansa, eco, premium eco and biz on Singapore Airlines, and first class on Asiana. It's always a treat :)

@fatherfreddie8512 3 жыл бұрын

Well done man!!! 🤗 🤗

@lewiscourtney5740 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review of one of the best airline companies out there. Thanks for sharing.

@patrickantwerp1364 3 жыл бұрын

We flew a few times in first with Emirates. Flights from Brussels to Bangkok and Amsterdam to Bangkok. It was excellent!!

@danielintheantipodes6741 2 жыл бұрын

It looked more than comfortable. I would never be brave enough to shower on an aircraft. I would worry that the plane might head into a dive while I was starkers! LOL! And even worse, that I needed to evacuate while still starkers!!!! Thank you for the video!

@nralbers 3 жыл бұрын

On the food difference (or lack thereof) between first and business class, I was lucky enough to upgrade from economy to business class flying from Auckland to Dubai, and the food and food service blew me away, it was that good. So perhaps there's not much room to improve? Especially since aircraft cabin dryness and pressure really messes with your tastebuds anyway?

@danrev8765 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Judith!!! Another great video to watch to nod off to. Did they have any fruit machines in the plaza lounge?

@matthewbartlett1977 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing the issues with the plane's APU. When I flew back from JFK to LHR a few years ago, we had to wait on the tarmac about 15 minutes before we could proceed to our gate, because the outgoing Delta flight was stuck at the gate and had an issue with its APU. The flight crew were having difficulties getting the engines started. They got them going in the end.

@thelonesculler 4 ай бұрын

I flew economy with Emirates on the top deck back (basically where you were sat but on the other side) in the summer, the window seat itself wasn't any different but the storage bins and lack of a seat outside gave a lot more room to stretch out