PARIS CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT
Passengers can easily travel to Charles de Gaulle International Airport from Paris via the RER B trains, and the journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
For our flight, a complimentary chauffeur service was included, and I was able to reach the airport comfortably. However, due to traffic congestion, the trip took about one hour.
Emirates operates from Terminal 2C at CDG for both arrivals and departures.
Paris–Charles de Gaulle is a frequent winner of the Skytrax World Airport Awards.
CHECK-IN
Emirates check-in counters are located at Counters 287 to 292, with dedicated lanes available for frequent flyers and premium passengers.
LOUNGE
The Emirates Lounge at CDG was unveiled in June 2024. Spanning 925 square meters, the lounge can accommodate up to 165 guests.
Comfortable sofas and chairs are available in the resting area and dining area.
The buffet area offers a wide variety of food and beverage selections.
Shower suites with premium toiletries are available for use.
The lounge also offers striking views of the airport tarmac.
BOARDING
Boarding for the flight was at C80, and the process was efficient given the number of scanning machines available.
This gorgeous 9-year-old A380 ( A6-EOV) would take us to Dubai.
SEAT
A total of 76 Safran S-Lounge business-class seats were installed on this A380, arranged in a 1–2–1 configuration across two cabins.
I was seated at 23A, a bulkhead seat which featured a deep footwell. The television, remote control, and power sockets were at the front of the seat. In addition, additional storage space can be found at the side of the seat.
A tablet was available as a second screen for inflight entertainment, or as an additional remote control.
An obligatory glass of Champagne before departure.
TAKE-OFF
The flight departed slightly behind schedule at 10:06 p.m.
Love the late Parisian summer sunset, with a distant view of the Eiffel Tower.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Dinner service began shortly after departure, and all courses were served on a single tray, as it was a red-eye flight.
Breakfast was served around 1–2 hours before landing.
CABIN DESIGN
Relaxing mood lighting that mimics a starry night mid-flight.
The iconic onboard bar and social area was a standout feature, offering a wide selection of alcoholic beverages and cocktails from the menu.
Washroom was clean and characterized by Emirates’ signature wooden colour tone.
ARRIVAL
As the sun broke through the clouds at dawn, the aircraft began its descent into Dubai.
After nearly 7 hours of flying, the plane landed safely at DXB.
Lovely report! It's nice that EK include a chauffeured car service for Business class passengers--definitely feels premium. Though not as nice as the newest seats on the A350s and retrofitted A380s, these original A380 seats are still quite competitive with all the bells and whistles--certainly more features than we'll see on many even newer seats. And of course there's the bar--a great place to stretch your legs. A common place like this really makes a different on longer flights if you don't want to be just in your seat. Unfortunatly, most carriers prefer jamming in more seats than keeping small common areas.
Thanks for sharing!