SIN-DXB Emirates B777-300ER Economy Class
SIN-DXB Emirates B777-300ER Economy Class Seat
A relatively comfortable flight on the Emirates B777-300ER Economy Class, although I would strongly advise to book a window or aisle seat beforehand.
SIN-DXB Emirates B777-300ER Economy Class
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This SIN-DXB leg was one of the last to be booked, as finding Business Class award space proved challenging for both KrisFlyer (Singapore Airlines metal) and Alaska Mileage Plan (Singapore Airlines and Emirates metal).
Ultimately, I gave up and opted for an Economy Class flight. Spending 6-7 hours in Economy Class, especially on a daytime flight, seemed reasonable.
Coincidentally, Emirates was one of the cheapest options during the time of booking. lthough it wasn't on the A380, I anticipated a pleasant flight with Emirates. Josh Cahill's video convinced me that it would be a good experience.
My maiden trip on Emirates! Relatively excited about this.
Price: $473 for a one-way flight, which was the cheapest at the time of booking.
Check-In
Given that it was an economy class flight, I didn't arrive at the airport super early, as there was no lounge access available (or, more precisely, no particular lounge where I felt compelled to use my Priority Pass allowance).
Emirates check-in desks are located at Terminal 1, with mostly automated counters. You can drop your check-in luggage with the automated bag drops, which were not really crowded.
While awaiting for boarding to commence, I spotted a Phillipine Airline aircraft awaiting its turn. Hopefully I'll have the chance to try it out soon!
Spotted my aircraft today: the beautiful Emirates B777-300ER!
Seats
I did not choose my seats online, to avoid the additional charge.. After careful consideration, I took the risk and allowed the seat to be assigned at check-in.
I regretted the decision, as I was assigned a middle seat, and the flight was fully booked 😫 Despite that, I found the legroom surprisingly decent for a middle seat and didn't feel overly cramped, perhaps due to a typical Asian build.
I did not require to recline as it was a daytime flight, but I would have dreaded it more if it were a red-eye flight. For solo travelers, I would recommend investing a bit more to secure a bulkhead or exit row seat. Alternatively, opting for a window or aisle seat can make a significant difference.
Features and Amenities
Those in need of charging their devices would be glad to know he seat comes equipped with 2 USB charging points and a main power outlet. Quite impressive for an economy class seat!
The In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) screen is also adequately sized, positioned at just the right distance for easy scrolling while reclining in the seat.
Emirates provides a blanket and surprisingly, a pair of headphones, which is pretty good for Economy Class! The sound quality was reasonably good.
Wifi
Wifi is available in-flight, and comes with the following options:
App Messaging: USD3.99
30 mins with no data limit: USD9.99
Duration of flight with no data limit: USD19.99
The costs are arguably reasonable, especially for those on long-haul flights. I didn't personally try the Wi-Fi, so I can't provide feedback on its performance.
In-Flight Entertainment
Firstly, let's talk about the interesting IFE features. There is a seat-to-seat call option, in which you may be tempted to use to find someone to talk to 😶 . Fortunately, this is not a necessity, given that Emirates' in-flight entertainment is widely recognized as one of the most comprehensive, with some even claiming it to be superior to Singapore Airlines' IFE. Call me spoiled, but personally, I didn't find it as impressive! Perhaps it's because this IFE lacked a functional live TV feature (Sport365 is usually my go-to during flights), although it was available in the TV Live section.
In the end, I opted to watch The Bourne Identity series.
Dining
Emirates actually provides an online menu on Economy Class, which is definitely helpful in providing details on your upcoming meals.
The menu is as per below:
The unfolded tray was spacious, suitable for both laptop work and dining, with a comfortable dining height.
I chose the Daging Masak Kicap, and the portion size was notably generous! The beef was tender too, and the tomato rice was delicious.
Interestingly, you can request instant noodles during the flight outside of meal times, which would definitely be a useful offering on long haul flights.
Bathroom
Following my meal, I made a brief visit to the bathroom. Bathroom amenities were supplied by The White Company, featuring lotions and eau de toilettes with a coamber, mandarin, and sandalwood scents combination.
During the flight, I particularly enjoyed the livery of the B777-300ER, especially with a starry setting visible after the lights were dimmed.
Service
Service was great as expected, although nothing stood out as extraordinary.
With that, we commenced our descent into Dubai Airport, encountering slightly hazy conditions.
Conclusion
My maiden flight on Emirates metal was overall ok, considering I was in Economy Class and seated in the middle seat.
Nevertheless, I would still recommend opting for either the window or aisle seat; it's worth the extra charge!
