How to Survive Flying Emirates Economy Class (Top Tips)

I flew Emirates A380 economy class from Dubai to Zurich. In the video, I gave 8 good tips on how to survive or how to enjoy economy class flying. I am sure you will benefit from some of the tip I gave!

The video also shows you the children's kit and meal on Emirates. Also Ramadan Iftar boxes are shown in the video. Enjoy the magnificent forward wing view with engine on the A380!

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Join me for a relaxed and fun flight from Dubai to Zurich with Emirates. I travel aboard the Airbus A380 aeroplane in Emirates economy class and I reveal eight tips and tricks on how you can enjoy and get the most out of your economy class flight. We can’t all experience the luxury of flying first class but this video aims to show that it certainly isn’t impossible to have a very enjoyable, relaxing and comfortable flight in economy class with just a little prior planning, research and thought.

In this video, I also specifically examine some of the comforts offered by the Emirates airline within their economy class to help their customers. One thing we focus on is Emirates’ provision for children and we examine the complimentary items including blankets, bibs, baby wipes and colouring in books which are given out to families with young children.

Tip #1 – Even if you’re flying in economy class, try and access a credit card lounge before the flight to make yourself more comfortable and prepared for boarding. You’re more likely to start the flight in a better mood and in a more positive state of mind, especially if you’ve had to wait at the airport for a while, if you’ve had something to eat, had a comfortable seat to sit on and been in relaxed and more quiet surroundings. If you are not eligible to enter one of these lounges, consider paying for entry; it is likely to be well worth your investment as one of the biggest reasons why people do not enjoy their flight in economy class is because they were not in the right frame of mind to begin with.

Furthermore, after coming on board, if there’s a very favourable seat which is vacant and unsold, grab it before anybody else does!

Tip #4 – If you can, travel in the low season when fares are lower and when planes are less crowded. Low season months are February, May and November.

During my flight in Emirates economy class, I was able to move around to a large number of different seats as, travelling in May, it was low season. I was also able to lie down over a complete row of four economy seats and get a quality rest as if I was in business class, but without business class prices! If you can, it certainly pays dividends to travel in economy class when it’s less busy in the low season.

Tip #5 – Always bring a bottle of water with you to stay hydrated and avoid excessive alcohol consumption which can dehydrate you. Additionally, always bring an eye-shade with you so that you can get quality rest whenever you need it; these are provided on some longer haul flights but it’s always best to have your own, just in case.

Tip #6 – Wear something loose and comfy to promote good well being and also good blood circulation whilst you’re up in the air. This is especially important when the flight is crowded and/or there isn’t a lot of leg room and movement is restricted. This follows on to…

Tip #7 – Wherever possible, stretch your limbs and walk around the cabin – it doesn’t just help keep your blood circulating in what can be a cramped economy class but it keeps your mood happy too. Feeling confined and restricted in economy class is a big source of uncomfortable economy class flights.

Tip #8 – Stay smiling and stay positive whenever travelling in economy class. Don’t forget to bring your headphones with you to listen to some of your favourite tunes whilst you’re in the sky!

I really want to hear your opinion – do you have any thoughts about what makes for a good trip in economy class? Is there anything that you swear by? Leave your comments down below and, as always, thanks for watching!

[KPD]

"Surviving" in Emirates' economy class is easy. Teach us how to survive in Ryan or Wizz Air's.

[hamzaal-obaidi]

The title makes it look like he is flying Ryan Air for 40 hours

[the_mstrx]

I once got the amazing opportunity to fly as an unaccompanied minor on Emirates flying in between Ireland and South Africa and emirates staff were kinda enough to let me move to first class on the flight! When I borded the flight I was economy class but soon after the staff came to me and asked me if I wanted a “cool seat” 14 year old me, with no hesitation said sure and they moved me to 1st class for the rest of the flight to dubai where I was taken to the kids lounge and had an amazing time there, 4 hours after my lay-over I got on another flight to South Africa (O.R Thambo) and once again I got on the flight and was asked if I wanted a better seat and I said “I don’t mind” the flight attendant smiled and took me to first class! This was amazing and Emirates is my favourite airline!! I know many other airlines probably would do the same but because this was my first time flying alone and they treated me so nicely and offered me nothing but the best was an absolute blast and I had so much fun on board!

[axjmd]

Another tip: Don't be afraid to order another meal.
Airlines have so much leftovers they have to throw them out and they're more than happy to give you more.

[aliciastadler]

Flying is a privilege. I feel so blessed to each time I fly, and even more grateful the 2 times I've flown business class.

[humanbeing]

Lol he makes it seem so hard.
Flying economy on Emirates is like a luxury for me and many others.

[mettekesdg]

I had the best experience with flying emirates. In fact it was my first time flying ever. I had a huge huge fear of flying. I always told all my friend and family that I would never ever fly, I would rather die. But then I met someone from Indonesia and decided to face my fears (granted I did research how to get there by train, cruise ship, even freighter ships. But that was extremely costly)... For the flight I received xanax from my doctor so I would stay calm. At Brussels airport, I also asked for special assistance (I have a form of ASD, so I can get that) to guide me to the gate and let the crew know my fears and that it was my first time flying. I got to board the airplane first, and a flight attendant came to let me know what will happen (although I knew exactly what would happen and when since I am ironically extremely fascinated by airplanes). It is more the not having any control at all when flying that gives me fear. Thankfully the medication sedated me a lot so my fears mellowed away significantly. When we where in the air one of the flight attendant came to me to have a chat and check if I was doing okay. She then invited me to come to the galley in the back. There I had a chat with all the other flight attendants, they showed me where everything was and how they did their job. Afterwards, they took a Polaroid picture of me with the whole crew, signed by the whole crew. A huge thanks to the entire crew for putting me so at ease on that flight. It was highly appreciated, it helped more than you could ever imagine. Thank you Pasia, Mariana, Hassan, Liane and Mouhamed from flight Ek184 8 October 2019 BRU - DXB.

[hs]

I love what his reaction to economy class was, it's hilarious watching spoiled people try to deal with what normal people do everyday

[DiproPrattoy]

For you, flying economy is weird..

For me and millions others its the normal is just a dream xD....and first class..
Whats that ? Lol

[moody]

Economy on Emirates A380 is not a surviving


It's a pleasure.

[Diatom]

We travelled with Emirates in Economy and had NO complaints. The crew were pleasant, the food delicious and we had enough space to be able to travel comfortably. The bathrooms were always clean too. I would use them in a heartbeat if we travel again.

[itz_haris]

I’ve flown business class 15 times, and economy 10. It’s not surviving, it’s frankly amazing and I feel grateful whenever I fly, if it is on flair or emirates, I’m always completely grateful to be at 37, 000 feet in the air

[zainabkashwani]

I’ve traveled all cabin classes on Emirates, it’s not survival, it’s a pleasure

[ashrc]

“How to survive in a economic class?”

Most of us only fly in economic lol

[yaowsers]

I flew this from Milan to JFK. I was stuck in the very last row with my family because air travel is a mess this summer. The flight attendant actually went around to take pictures of families! We got a Polaroid in a little frame. I haven't really traveled much but this airline really made a great impression!

[gruenerMandarin]

Hey Sam,
try Economy on an intercity flight in Germany with Lufthansa. That's something you need to survive.

[billysino]

How to survive flying Emirates economy

step 1: Be gratefull, you're flying Emirates for god sake

[greed]

We fly economy every day
Sam Chui: How to survive economy class flight

Edit: LOL thanks for the likes if you read this I hope you have a awesome day

[loyalthegame]

Flying Economy with Emirates was my best flying experience. During 12hr flight my nose started to bleed, at least 3 stewardesses took care of me like I was the most important passenger at the time. I like your channel, but don't let it seem that there is anything wrong with economy

[zarasart]

Emirates, economy class feels like first class. even though the seats are smaller than first, the crew takes so much care of you and come to have a chat asking how you’re doing. i remember as a child i would walk around the plane excited to land and the crew would talk to me and my younger brother showing us around the plane and even got some extra snacks (my parents were asked of course). they brought us so many things to entertain us and never got bored. we even got a polaroid picture with the crew which i will never forget. i can’t wait for my upcoming trip back to lebanon in september ❤