I love flying business class. There’s nothing like a luxury in-flight experience to prepare you for your next amazing vacation. I tend to favor Qatar or Cathay Pacific airlines because they are both OneWorld partners, but on my most recent trip to Greece I ended up flying Emirates. If you’re curious how to see how it compares, then keep on reading…

First Impressions

I received a warm welcome onto the flight with a glass of champagne and an amenity kit containing luxurious Bulgari toiletries – not a bad start! I wasn’t a fan of the eye shades in the kit because they just weren’t compatible with my eyelash extensions, but this is usually what happens so I always make sure to bring my own just in case. 

The cabin was very spacious with wide seats and plenty of storage. It certainly made my fourteen-hour trip feel a lot less daunting. I hate getting on a cramped flight and feeling trapped. 

The in-flight had a removable control which was a really cool and convenient feature. 

My favorite detail was the stars on the ceiling. It made the flight feel magical and honestly, I wish every airplane had this feature! 

My Flight Itinerary 

After take off, I opened my laptop to check some emails and get a little work done, then it was time to relax and enjoy the in-flight entertainment. 

My seat had a lay flat bed for sleeping and I’m happy to say that I got what I’d consider to be a healthy amount of sleep on my flight, so I arrived in Greece feeling happy and well-rested. I woke up and had a nutritious breakfast a few hours before landing. This flight definitely helped me to keep jet lag to a minimum.

Food

Dinner was the first meal since this was an overnight flight. The menu was extensive with so many great options that it was difficult to choose, but I ultimately opted for the chicken madras. It was spicy and flavorsome, just how I like my food to be! I had a great platter of starters too: green salad, avocado and crab and a warm baguette with olive oil. 

Emirates offer their business class passengers a true gourmet experience, but I did notice that the gallery ran out of a few items during the flight. If you spy a menu item that you’d particularly like to try, I recommend ordering it early to avoid disappointment. 

Final Thoughts 

Emirates Business Class is certainly not to be sniffed at, but for me it just didn’t quite deliver the same wow-factor that Qatar Airways offer. There was nothing wrong per se and I had a comfortable flight, but I definitely feel that Qatar offers a more plush experience. I would definitely fly Emirates business class again but Qatar reigns supreme for me. 

For more on business class travel, check out this guide to the world’s best airport lounges or this guide to preventing dry skin when flying.