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After a seamless check-in at the Emirates counter, I breezed through the TSA screening at Dulles International Airport, which only took about ten minutes. Subsequently, I made my way to the International concourse, conveniently just one stop away on the Dulles underground shuttle.
Emirates utilizes the Air France-KLM lounge at Dulles, which, despite its bright and inviting ambiance, was quite compact and crowded at that time of day. Interestingly, there were no Air France or KLM flights scheduled for departure in the morning.
The lounge featured a smaller, quieter section downstairs, accessible by an elevator, where I spent an hour due to the flight being delayed.
Today's aircraft:
Emirates
777-300ER
A6-EQM
I proceeded to the boarding gate and was the first to board the aircraft.
The cabin has 6 seats layed out in a 1-1-1 configuration. My seat for today's flight is 2A.
Emirates' new 777 cabin is the first to offer floor to ceiling enclosed suites.
The cabin boasts an elegant color scheme, beautifully complemented by gold accents throughout, enhancing the overall ambiance.
The seat itself is spacious and comfortable, crafted from Mercedes Benz leather.
The aircraft is also the first in the industry to feature virtual windows for the middle seat.
I was offered a Bvlgari amenity kit an eye mask and pajamas.
After takeoff, I ordered lunch from the dine on demand menu while watching live TV onboard.
Table set for lunch
Caviar to start
Followed by a shrimp and scallop spaghetti.
Sunset on board
The crew offered to make the bed for me which was very comfortable
The seat is the first to offer customized mood lighting and temperature control.
After a restful nap, I decided to order breakfast
I started the meal off with some fruits
Followed by a chia oatmeal
Finally some crab cakes
Sunrise
On final approach into Dubai
Welcome to Dubai!
Overall, the flight experience with Emirates was nothing short of incredible. From the comfortable seat to the attentive service and the overall ambiance of the cabin. The food offerings were also exceptional, with a variety of options.
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