Emirates Review - SamChui.com Sam Chui Aviation & Travel Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:17:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1con2-100x100.png Emirates Review - SamChui.com 32 32 108386868 The 10 Longest Non-Stop Flights in the World 2025 https://samchui.com/2024/12/19/the-10-longest-non-stop-flights-in-the-world-2025/ https://samchui.com/2024/12/19/the-10-longest-non-stop-flights-in-the-world-2025/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:14:28 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=52407 As airlines continue to push the limits of aircraft performance, several ultra-long-haul routes now exceed 14,000 kilometers (8,700 miles). In this post, we share the top 10 longest flights in the world in 2025.  *Note that all routes are ranked by “great circle” distance and the flight times fluctuate throughout the year. 1. Singapore (SIN) – New York/Newark (JFK/EWR), Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines’ flagship route from Singapore to New York JFK remains the World’s longest non-stop flight, lasting over 18 […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2024/12/19/the-10-longest-non-stop-flights-in-the-world-2025/feed/ 10 52407 Inside the New Emirates Airbus A350 – All The Details https://samchui.com/videos/inside-the-new-emirates-airbus-a350-all-the-details/ https://samchui.com/videos/inside-the-new-emirates-airbus-a350-all-the-details/#respond Sat, 30 Nov 2024 04:31:29 +0000 https://samchui.com/?post_type=emd_video&p=52383 Emirates has unveiled the very first Airbus A350 to join its fleet at an exclusive event in Dubai. Join me onboard the brand-new aircraft. Emirates' new A350-900 will feature three cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers (32 Business, 21 Premium Economy and 259 Economy seats). It offers high-speed Wi-Fi, 4k IFE, and electric window blinds. I tested seats in all cabins to share my thoughts. During the delivery ceremony, I managed to interview Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline. He spoke […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/videos/inside-the-new-emirates-airbus-a350-all-the-details/feed/ 0 52383 Photo Report: Inside the New Emirates Airbus A350 https://samchui.com/2024/11/28/photo-report-inside-the-new-emirates-airbus-a350/ https://samchui.com/2024/11/28/photo-report-inside-the-new-emirates-airbus-a350/#comments Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:04:05 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=52381 Video Emirates unveiled the first Airbus A350 to join its fleet at an exclusive event in Dubai. Join me onboard the brand-new aircraft. Emirates new A350-900 will feature three cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers (32 Business, 21 Premium Economy and 259 Economy seats). The Emirates A350 is the first new aircraft type to join Emirates’ fleet since 2008. The latest onboard products reflect the airline’s commitment to delivering a premium passenger experience while optimizing operational efficiency. Emirates A350 Business Class Business […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2024/11/28/photo-report-inside-the-new-emirates-airbus-a350/feed/ 4 52381 Middle East Flight Diversions Amid Airspace Closures https://samchui.com/2024/10/07/middle-east-flight-diversions-amid-airspace-closures/ https://samchui.com/2024/10/07/middle-east-flight-diversions-amid-airspace-closures/#comments Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:39:24 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=52077 Airlines across the Middle East are navigating ongoing airspace restrictions as tensions escalate in the region. Multiple airspace closures, including those over Lebanon, Israel, and parts of Iraq and Iran, have forced airlines to divert or cancel flights, while traffic patterns shift toward alternative routes. Emirates and Qatar Airways, among others, have been significantly affected by the closure of Iraqi airspace, leading to numerous diversions. Following the missile attack in early October, several flights en route from Europe to Dubai […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2024/10/07/middle-east-flight-diversions-amid-airspace-closures/feed/ 1 52077 Hello Madagascar! Emirates Inaugural Flight + Air Madagascar https://samchui.com/videos/hello-madagascar-emirates-inaugural-flight-air-madagascar/ https://samchui.com/videos/hello-madagascar-emirates-inaugural-flight-air-madagascar/#respond Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:38:38 +0000 https://samchui.com/?post_type=emd_video&p=51974 I flew on the inaugural Emirates Airline flight to Madagascar 🇲🇬. Is the country worth visiting? I boarded an Emirates Boeing 777-300/ER from Dubai to Antananarivo. The flight to Madagascar has a brief stop in Seychelles. All passengers received the inaugural flight certificate and we met with a water cannon salute after landing in Madagascar’s capital; Antananarivo. There are a lot of celebrations at Ivato Airport. The country’s president Andry Rajoelina was there to welcome the Emirates flight. Later on, […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/videos/hello-madagascar-emirates-inaugural-flight-air-madagascar/feed/ 0 51974 The Emirates First Class Experience 2024 – Let’s be Honest! https://samchui.com/videos/the-emirates-first-class-experience-2024-lets-be-honest/ https://samchui.com/videos/the-emirates-first-class-experience-2024-lets-be-honest/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:56:10 +0000 https://samchui.com/?post_type=emd_video&p=51914 What’s the Emirates A380 First Class experience of 2024 like? I went personal and revealed how I can fly in First Class. (Be sure to hear me out!) After the chauffeur drive drop-off at Dubai Airport, I visited the Emirates First Class Lounge in Dubai Concourse B, which was under renovation and the new facelift of the lounge would open a day after my visit. Once boarded and settled in the Emirates A380 First Class Suite, flight attendants came to […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/videos/the-emirates-first-class-experience-2024-lets-be-honest/feed/ 0 51914 First Look: Emirates New Retrofitted B777 Enters Service https://samchui.com/2024/08/07/emirates-first-retrofitted-b777-enters-service/ https://samchui.com/2024/08/07/emirates-first-retrofitted-b777-enters-service/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2024 06:40:05 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=51854 The first Emirates Boeing 777 (Reg A6-EQH) with a nose-to-tail cabin refresh sporting a new look has rolled into service, as it prepares to take off to Geneva this afternoon as EK83. The aircraft took a total of 37 days for a complete revamp. Emirates continues to carry out our commitment to deliver an unmatchable onboard experience with the introduction of our latest Boeing 777 with new signature interiors, raising the industry benchmark when it comes to premium travel. Sir […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2024/08/07/emirates-first-retrofitted-b777-enters-service/feed/ 2 51854 Emirates Announces New Retrofitted B777 Destinations + A350 Delay https://samchui.com/2024/07/01/emirates-announces-new-retrofitted-b777-destinations-a350-delay/ https://samchui.com/2024/07/01/emirates-announces-new-retrofitted-b777-destinations-a350-delay/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:49:22 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=51663 Emirates has announced the first set of destinations to be served by its refurbished Boeing 777s entering service on August 11, 2024. The refurbished B777s, featuring a new Business Class and a Premium Economy Cabin, will initially fly to Geneva, followed by Tokyo Haneda, and Brussels. The first retrofitted Boeing 777 will be ready by August, following a comprehensive interior overhaul that begins on July 1. Following the addition of the Premium Economy cabin, the Emirates Boeing 777-300/ER will offer […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2024/07/01/emirates-announces-new-retrofitted-b777-destinations-a350-delay/feed/ 1 51663 What it Takes to Become Emirates Cabin Crew? Job Recruitment Day https://samchui.com/videos/what-it-takes-to-become-emirates-cabin-crew-job-recruitment-day/ https://samchui.com/videos/what-it-takes-to-become-emirates-cabin-crew-job-recruitment-day/#respond Sun, 30 Jun 2024 20:18:35 +0000 https://samchui.com/?post_type=emd_video&p=51662 Over 50 million passengers fly with Emirates Airline every year and over 22,000 flight attendants are working on these flights…What it takes to be an Emirates flight attendant? Let’s go behind the scenes at the Emirates cabin crew assessment day… The day started with 350 locally applied candidates in Dubai. The invited-only session gave vital information about the requirements of Emirates cabin crew and the entire joining process. The applicants were divided into groups for activities and tests. Results were […]

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