Travelling by plane with a business class ticket is a luxury many people long to experience.
It's common knowledge that business class is passengers receive a premium level of service, while economy class is a more affordable but often less comfortable option on . Going on holiday is exciting for those who love to and explore new countries, but getting there isn't always a joy.
Passengers in economy class often don't have a lot of leg room and some complain about not enjoying the food and drink options on board, whereas those in business class may get to enjoy lie-flat seats and fine dining. Isabelle Henriques, based in London, shared her experience flying from to in business class on board the Emirates A380, a double-decker jet airliner.
Prices for this journey start from £2,995. However, those travelling in economy can expect to pay as little as £545, according to the .
Speaking in a video on , Isabelle said: "If you've ever wondered what it's like to fly to Dubai on the Emirates A380 in business class then get in, because I'm about to show you." She documented her trip to Dubai, starting with a "complimentary chauffeur drive to take you from your home or your hotel to the airport" and when she arrived at the airport's Terminal 3, she checked in straight away, noting that there were designated check-in desks for business and first class passengers.
Her baggage allowance was 40kg, which she split across multiple bags. Next, she went through fast-tracked security and was "literally in and out within like five minutes."
Once she was done, she headed to the Emirates Lounge, which she found "super clean and super quiet". At this point it was 8am, so she chose her breakfast from a series of hot and cold options, fresh pastries and freshly squeezed juices, as well as plenty of alcohol.
Isabelle opted for the raspberry French toast, two sausages and some scrambled eggs. She enjoyed her food, describing it as "not half bad."
After quickly fixing her hair in the bathroom, where there were showers, the 24-year-old had a glass of champagne while watching the planes take off before boarding her flight straight from the lounge. She added: "So this is the A380 airbus. It's one of the bigger planes, it's literally huge.
"It's actually a double decker and the business seats are laid in a one-two-one seat configuration." Before take-off, Isabelle was offered a drink, a hot towel and a chance to have a glance at the menu.
As her flight was seven-hours long she was given breakfast and lunch onboard. She mentioned that the seats were "super spacious" and had a small mini bar with drinks, sweets and a tablet device that you can use to control the TV on the back of the seats.
Isabelle was also given a set of headphones, slippers and an eye mask, but the "best bit" was the bedding as she said staff on the plane come and make your bed for you. Next, she was served an onboard breakfast which consisted of meats, cheeses, fruit, bread, yoghurt and jam.
There were also pastries, which she said were "the star of the show." Using the seat recliner to lie down, Isabelle took a "very comfortable" nap but woke up to some turbulence, so she decided to go for a stroll and check out the bar - open only to business and first class passengers.
She mentioned that all the drinks were "completely complementary", including cocktails, mocktails, wines and snacks and fruit. Next, it was time for lunch and she chose the traditional Arabic mezze to start, followed by a grilled beef steak with potatoes, chimichurri and mushrooms for her main course.
Isabelle was "so impressed by this" as it "tasted unreal" and although she was full, she didn't want to skip dessert so she opted for a chocolate brownie. Once she finished eating, she took another nap and was given another drink and some nuts before landing.
Her detailed TikTok video has garnered comments from people who dream of flying with Emirates business class. One said: "I will fly Emirates A380 business class some day." Another added: "May this life find me."
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