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Emirates’ A380 returns to JFK

Matthew July 18, 2010 4 Comments

With 32 more A380s on the way, Emirates is bringing back the A380 to the Dubai-New York Kennedy route this fall.

Beginning on October 31, you’ll have the chance to enjoy private suites, showers, and a cocktail bar if flying in EK’s luxurious first class cabin. The A380 began flying from DXB to JFK in 2008, but last summer was pulled from the route (an EK A380 currently flying into Toronto instead) due to weak demand.

Remember, Emirates partners with many carriers including United and Continental. On Continental, you can even mix a Star Alliance award with a partner award and enjoy a little EK and a little LX. I don’t have personal experience trying to procure award space on this route or on any Emirates’ flight, but their first class product warrants a closer look.

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Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 120 countries over the last decade. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, BBC, Fox News, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, Al Jazeera, Toronto Star, and on NPR. Studying international relations, American government, and later obtaining a law degree, Matthew has a plethora of knowledge outside the travel industry that leads to a unique writing perspective. He has served in the United States Air Force, on Capitol Hill, and in the White House. His Live and Let's Fly blog shares the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs and promotions, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel. His writings on penandpassport.com offer more general musings on life from the eyes of a frequent traveler. He also founded awardexpert.com, a highly-personalized consulting service that aids clients in the effective use of their credit card points and frequent flyer miles. Clients range from retirees seeking to carefully use their nest egg of points to multinational corporations entrusting Matthew with the direction and coordination of company travel.

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4 Comments

  1. Randy Reply
    July 19, 2010 at 6:26 am

    Can this get F on an A380?

  2. Matthew Reply
    July 19, 2010 at 6:27 am

    @Randy: Using CO miles, no.

    Using UA miles, yes.

    Hopefully the ability to mix and match F on EK and partners will be a new feature of the new UA/CO.

  3. Fozz Reply
    July 19, 2010 at 11:53 am

    @Matthew: Unless something has changed, you can not redeem CO miles for EK F, just C and Y.

  4. Matthew Reply
    July 19, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    @Fozz: Thanks. I updated the post above.

    Emirates award chart using UA miles here:

    http://www.united.com/page/article/0,,2152,00.html

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