The First Race of the 2016 F1 Season that I had the privilege of attending was the Spanish Grand Prix. The Race was held on 15th May. I decided to opt for a Mixed Class Experience on Emirates since both the legs to Barcelona were Airbus A380 and the Return legs on the Boeing 777-300ER, so First Class on Outbound, Business Class on Inbound.
My Travel Dates : 12th May 2016 to 20th May 2016.
Mumbai - Barcelona ( 12th May 2016 ) :
Shots from the First Class Lounge :
The Spread in the Lounge :
First Class Suite onboard Emirates :
Aero Bridge retracting from Airbus A380 ( Video Link ):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KETtYVIxj4E
Taxiing to the Runway :
Takeoff from Mumbai International Airport ( Video Link ) :
The Menu enroute to Dubai :
Croissants and Yogurt for Breakfast :
The Airbus A380 has a Lounge behind the Business Class and one must not miss the chance to visit it :
Nearing touchdown at Dubai International Airport :
Landing at Dubai International Airport ( Video Link ) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=543O6kDVW_4
Dubai International Airport :
Shots from the First Class Lounge :
After a quick nap it was time to board the flight to Barcelona.
My First Class Suite :
Taxiing to the Runway :
Takeoff from Dubai International Airport bound for Barcelona ( Video Link ) :
The Goodies Basket :
The Menu for Flight to Barcelona :
Savoury Snacks to start the journey :
Lunch Service commences :
Spending some time in the Onboard Lounge :
76 Business Class Seats :
A Mini-bar in First Class :
A Quick Walk-through the Business Class ( Video Link ) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY5ofM45dKI
A Quick Walk-through First Class ( Video Link ) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BvKkMto_VY
The Bed ready and set for the nap :
My First Class Suite ( Video Link ) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2rUKmEDEyo
I always choose to have a shower an hour before landing. The Washroom doubles up as a Shower Facility onboard the A380 :
Video Link for Shower Spa :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhvUx6oowK4
Some fruits before landing :
Approaching Barcelona. The Compass Feature is beautiful on ICE :
Nearing Touchdown :
Landing at Barcelona Airport ( Video Link ) :
Barcelona El Prat International Airport :
A quick exit from the Airport Formalities and a spanking new BMW 7 Series was waiting for me to drop me at Novotel Barcelona City.
Enroute to the Hotel :
Barcelona - Mumbai ( 20th May 2016 ) :
The Mercedes Viano Van for return transfer :
Driving to the Airport :
All formalities complete in record time, it was time to relax in the lounge, common for First and Business :
My Business Class Seat to Dubai :
Ginger Ale, not anything else ;)
Dinner Options on-board :
Taxiing to the Runway :
Takeoff from Barcelona ( Video Link ) :
The English Premier League Show. Fairy Tale Story of Leicester City FC :
Dinner :
Such a comfortable looking bed :
"Hitting the Apex" a Fantastic Presentation about Moto GP riders :
Approaching Dubai International Airport :
Landing at Dubai International Airport ( Video Link ) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bmYFMPjrbY
Touchdown at Dubai International Airport :
A Very Comfortable Bus Ride to the Airport Terminal :
Business Class Lounge in Dubai :
Business Class seats on final leg :
The Menu for the Final Leg :
Really? A Watch this expensive?!!
Goodbye Dubai, until next time :
Takeoff from Dubai International Airport ( Video Link ) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQb0ayaPOrs
Lunch Service :
Touching down in Mumbai :
Landing at Mumbai Airport ( Video Link ) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzli7HRoPLA
Mumbai International Airport :
Being picked up by a Mercedes C Class from Mumbai :
A very relaxing journey, lip smacking food, luxurious transfers, what more can an airline do to pamper you! Thoroughly impressed by the service by Emirates and I can't think of flying with any other airline.
The next trip will feature the Mixed Class Travel to Budapest. Thank you for being patient.