Exploring Borneo Flying First Class on Japan Airlines and Qantas
Aurora Executive Lounge, Terminal 2 (ARN)
Finnair Business Class, Stockholm-Helsinki
Finnair Business Lounge Non-Schengen (HEL)
Finnair Premium Lounge (HEL)
Finnair Business Class, Helsinki-London
Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge (LHR)
American Airlines Flagship Lounge (LHR)
British Airways Galleries First Lounge (LHR)
Japan Airlines First Class, London-Tokyo
Hilton Narita
Cathay Pacific First & Business Class Lounge (NRT)
American Airlines Admirals Club (NRT)
Qantas International Business Lounge (NRT)
Japan Airlines First Class Lounge, Main Terminal (NRT)
Japan Airlines First Class, Tokyo-Jakarta
Pura Indah Business Class Lounge, Jakarta (CGK)
Malaysia Airlines Business Class, Jakarta-Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge, Domestic (KUL)
Hilton Kuching
Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Kuching (KCH)
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Hotel
Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge, Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
Malaysia Airlines Business Class, Kota Kinabalu-Kuala Lumpur
Top Attractions in Malaysia
Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge, International (KUL)
Qatar Airways Business Class, Kuala Lumpur-Doha
Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Lounge (DOH)
Al Maha Lounge (DOH)
Qatar Airways Business Class, Doha-Dubai
Emirates First Class Lounge Concourse A (DXB)
Emirates Business Class Lounge Concourse A (DXB)
Qantas First Class, Dubai-London
British Airways Galleries Lounge Concourse C, South (LHR)
British Airways Business Class, London-Stockholm
Flight: QF 1
Time of departure in Dubai (DXB): 2:25
Time of arrival in London (LHR): 6:20
Equipment: Airbus A380-800
Flight duration: 7h 55m
Date of flight: February 17, 2015
Seat: 1K
*This is an award travel, First Class flight #26
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 kangaroo
Complimentary Chauffeur Service
I was in town meeting a friend that night so I booked a complimentary chauffeur service online for a 9:25pm airport drop off. Emirates is in charge for this service thru their partnership with Qantas and after meeting the friendly Indian chauffeur outside the Sofitel Hotel, I was on my way to the airport on a Mercedes Benz in no time at all. Upon arrival at the airport's dedicated area for premium passengers, a staff came and greeted me while another one offered to help me with my luggage but since I had none, I went straight to the check in desks.
Check-in
The Qantas First Class check in desks (41-43) were still closed when I arrived at the airport and was supposed to open three hours before departure. Luckily, I already had my boarding pass issued by the agent in Doha so after clearing the immigration, I went to the Emirates First Class Lounge where I enjoyed a few hours of their excellent food and service.
Boarding, gate A24
Boarding started about 30 minutes before departure at gate A24. From the lounge, passengers have direct access to the aircraft which is cool.
Elevator to the jet bridge, shared with economy class passengers.
Seat, 1K (Main Deck)
Welcome to my seat, 1K!
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 seat 1K
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 ottoman with pillow and blanket
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 magazine rack and foldable tray table
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 touchscreen control
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 entertainment control
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 predeparture beverage and snacks, water, almonds and olives
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 pajamas
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 first class amenity kit containing skin care products from SK-II.
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 first class slippers and socks
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 first class blanket
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 menu card
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 supper menu
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 menu
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 alcoholic beverage list
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 hot beverages
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 champagne
Champagne
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2000
Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2000
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2004
I wish they had a better headphone like the Bose headphones other airlines are offering.
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 touchscreen control
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 inflight magazines, etc
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 personal screen and blinds
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 stairs to the business class and premium economy cabins
Lounge Area
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 first and business class lounge area
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 first and business class lounge area
Dining
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 steak sandwich with tomato and chili relish, peach nectar, water
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 turndown service
I actually slept for like an hour and decided to watch some more films. A little later I ordered for something to eat.
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 chocochino and fresh fruits
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 pancake
I thought that this chocochino was the best part of this flight 😋
Toilet & Lavatory
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380, lavatory
Qantas First Class Dubai-London on the A380 lavatory amenities
CONCLUSION
I thought that there were a few positives and negatives on this flight. I appreciated the fact that the cabin attendant who took care of our side of the cabin addressed me by my name and that she actually asked for the right pronunciation of my surname. She also willingly explained to me all about the seat features when I told her that it was my first time on the Qantas A380. The turndown service was also very nice. The complimentary drop off service to the airport arranged by partner airline Emirates was great as well.
For the not so nice parts, I thought that my seat 2K was a bit dirty with a few stains (as you can see on the picture). Also the pajamas and slippers are probably not of the best quality which makes it ironic that they have to write a "First" logo on them. The food, as reviewed by other known bloggers were more like business class food. Unfortunately, there was only one flight attendant serving nine passengers (the cabin was full) so eventhough it was an evening flight, it was not enough. The service was more like hurrying so as to be able to have all the work done 👎 I would have wanted to taste their dessert and order some more snacks but I felt like I was asking too much so all I had on this fairly long flight were the ones I've written above. Now that I know what Qantas first class service is like, I would probably not choose them again unless they make some improvements.
Aurora Executive Lounge, Terminal 2 (ARN)
Finnair Business Class, Stockholm-Helsinki
Finnair Business Lounge Non-Schengen (HEL)
Finnair Premium Lounge (HEL)
Finnair Business Class, Helsinki-London
Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge (LHR)
American Airlines Flagship Lounge (LHR)
British Airways Galleries First Lounge (LHR)
Japan Airlines First Class, London-Tokyo
Hilton Narita
Cathay Pacific First & Business Class Lounge (NRT)
American Airlines Admirals Club (NRT)
Qantas International Business Lounge (NRT)
Japan Airlines First Class Lounge, Main Terminal (NRT)
Japan Airlines First Class, Tokyo-Jakarta
Pura Indah Business Class Lounge, Jakarta (CGK)
Malaysia Airlines Business Class, Jakarta-Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge, Domestic (KUL)
Hilton Kuching
Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Kuching (KCH)
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Hotel
Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge, Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
Malaysia Airlines Business Class, Kota Kinabalu-Kuala Lumpur
Top Attractions in Malaysia
Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge, International (KUL)
Qatar Airways Business Class, Kuala Lumpur-Doha
Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Lounge (DOH)
Al Maha Lounge (DOH)
Qatar Airways Business Class, Doha-Dubai
Emirates First Class Lounge Concourse A (DXB)
Emirates Business Class Lounge Concourse A (DXB)
Qantas First Class, Dubai-London
British Airways Galleries Lounge Concourse C, South (LHR)
British Airways Business Class, London-Stockholm
Flight: QF 1
Time of departure in Dubai (DXB): 2:25
Time of arrival in London (LHR): 6:20
Equipment: Airbus A380-800
Flight duration: 7h 55m
Date of flight: February 17, 2015
Seat: 1K
*This is an award travel, First Class flight #26
Complimentary Chauffeur Service
Check-in
Boarding, gate A24
Seat, 1K (Main Deck)
Champagne
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2000
Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2000
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2004
Lounge Area
Dining
I actually slept for like an hour and decided to watch some more films. A little later I ordered for something to eat.
Toilet & Lavatory
CONCLUSION
I thought that there were a few positives and negatives on this flight. I appreciated the fact that the cabin attendant who took care of our side of the cabin addressed me by my name and that she actually asked for the right pronunciation of my surname. She also willingly explained to me all about the seat features when I told her that it was my first time on the Qantas A380. The turndown service was also very nice. The complimentary drop off service to the airport arranged by partner airline Emirates was great as well.
For the not so nice parts, I thought that my seat 2K was a bit dirty with a few stains (as you can see on the picture). Also the pajamas and slippers are probably not of the best quality which makes it ironic that they have to write a "First" logo on them. The food, as reviewed by other known bloggers were more like business class food. Unfortunately, there was only one flight attendant serving nine passengers (the cabin was full) so eventhough it was an evening flight, it was not enough. The service was more like hurrying so as to be able to have all the work done 👎 I would have wanted to taste their dessert and order some more snacks but I felt like I was asking too much so all I had on this fairly long flight were the ones I've written above. Now that I know what Qantas first class service is like, I would probably not choose them again unless they make some improvements.