The outbound flight was on 10th May and the Return on 18th May.
Mumbai - Barcelona ( 10th May 2017 ) :
The Stunningly Beautiful Terminal 2, Mumbai :
The First and Business Class Lounge of GVK at Terminal 2. One of the best lounges in the world! A lavish buffet, Complimentary massage services and offering breath taking views of the Planes at Mumbai
I also got the opportunity to meet the Music Maestro A.R. Rahman! Fan Moment!
The First Class Suite to Dubai. Stunning and comfortable as ever!
Arabian Dates and Arabian Coffee for the First Class guests :
Taxiing to the runway :
Takeoff from Mumbai International bound for Dubai ( Video Link ) :
I am not much of a breakfast guy but never shy away from Chocolate Croissants and some Cappuccino!
A Beautiful morning beckons as we fly into Dubai :
Touchdown at Dubai International Airport :
Landing at Dubai International Airport ( Video Link ) :
The First Class Lounge in Dubai offers boarding from the Lounge itself. There is a separate terminal to cater to Airbus A380s.
A Quick stop in the Lounge and it was time to board the flight for Barcelona!
Goodies galore in the suite. The basket is replenished also.
The Plethora of Emirates Airlines planes at Dubai :
FlyDubai, the low cost option flying out of Dubai and merged with Emirates now :
Taxiing to the Runway :
Up, up and away!! The Burj Khalifa visible in the distance :
Takeoff from Dubai International Airport bound for Barcelona ( Video Link ) :
Breakfast and Lunch menu onboard. Emirates offers "Food on Demand" for First Class passengers.
Lip Smacking Lunch :
A Well Stocked bar in front of First Class :
The Bar and Lounge behind Business Class :
Business Class seats in A380 :
I returned to my seat to find my bed made. Time for a nap along with the Do Not Disturb option!
I was woken up an hour before the flight was due to land for a shower appointment. Yes a shower at 40,000 feet!
I returned from the shower and we had already started our descent into Barcelona :
Touchdown at El Prat International Airport :
Landing at El Prat International Airport in Barcelona ( Video Link ) :
A Mercedes S500 sent to pick me for the drop off at Hilton Diagonal Mar in Barcelona :
Barcelona - Mumbai ( 18th May 2017 )
Emirates sent another S500 for the return pickup! This one came with a Panaromic Sunroof!
Driving to El Prat Airport :
A Quick check in and a brisk completion of all other formalities, it was time to enjoy the facilities the lounge had to offer! The Lounge is multi-airline and I wish they had a better spread on offer.
The First Class seat for the Flight to Dubai :
A Night Flight means an Emirates Night Suit, Amenity Kit, Slippers and Eye Shades are offered as Standard Issue.
Taxiing to the runway :
Takeoff from Barcelona bound for Dubai ( Video Link ) :
Dinner Menu :
Time for a movie while the food is prepared!
Dinner is served!
Well Stocked Bar and Lounge behind Business Class :
A Quick tour of the Shower Suite :
Video Link :
Starting our Descent into Dubai :
Nearing Touchdown :
Welcome to Dubai International Airport :
Landing at Dubai International Airport ( Video Link ) :
The Transit time was short in Dubai and I made a run for my connecting flight to Mumbai
The Final Leg of my Journey was on a Boeing 777-200LR, a flight nearing the end of its stint with Emirates.
First Class Seats, an old configuration this :
The Lunch menu for Dubai Mumbai leg :
Taxiing to the runway. Dubai Airport teeming with flights all around!
Bye Bye Dubai, until we meet again!
Takeoff from Dubai bound for Mumbai International Airport ( Video Link ) :
Lunch on the Final Leg of the Trip :
Nearing touchdown in Mumbai. The Vashi Bridge clearly visible :
Mumbai International Airport :
Landing at Mumbai Airport ( Video Link ) :
The Return Pickup, the Mercedes C220 again.
Emirates have never faltered in maintaining the standards they have set. Every trip is a memorable one. There is more to come in the "Flying Diaries" - London next!
Apologies for the delayed posts, but then better late than never!