KLM V Emirates Route V Dublin:Service Versus Route

[tobeornottobe]

How do KLM compare to Emirates? Emirates is 50 euro more expensive for my planned dates which Id gladly pay if the service is better but the route V KLM is 2 or so hrs quicker, which should I choose?

[mancity09]

Emirates is far better

[Harvey707]

Emirates will be better no question but 2 hours quicker and 50 Euro cheaper via KLM might appeal as well

[THAJEC]

In economics, "cattle class" not recognize the change. I like the Emirates, as well as KLM are bad both companies. If it but time and cost effective KLM, it would be my choice for KLM.

I deal with exactly the same / similar problem versus Austrian Emirates, where Emirates is about 52 Euro more expensive, but the Austrian has been a direct flight from Vienna and better connections and times for me.

[thinkingallowed]

I really like the arrival time of the KLM flight and taking that you'd be checked in to your hotel, unpacked, showered and ready to hit the streets before you get through immigration with Emirates.

 

Personally I also prefer the long KLM flight rather than having the break half way.

 

Having said all that just about everything on the Emirates flight is better.

 

It isn't that KLM are terrible but Emirates are just better.

[davidge]

First thing, would you prefer a short hop followed by a 12-13 hour flight or 2 flights of 7 hours?

That's the big difference between the 2 options.

 

How do the flight departure and arrival times suit? How do the stopover times compare?

 

After that, I prefer Schipol to Dubai airport but Emirates better on board than KLM.

Even with the new planes, I think you get slightly more legroom with Emirates though the seats are slightly narrower.

[fostraswift]

as Davidge said above..

theres more to it than the €50..

i stay with Ethaid now.. gold member etc.. all the perks etc

unless theres a huge difference in price...

[glenman]

Done both from Dublin. Would choose KLM everytime.

[Johny333]

Emirates and the likes don't allow trade unions, does that answers your question?

[tobeornottobe]

What if I threw Finnair into the mix

 

If I choose emirates 

 

price 645

 

Leaves dublin sunday 28th august 22:25

First flight to dubai 7 hrs 25 mins

Layover 2 hrs 55mins

Second flight dubai to bangkok 6 hrs 40 mins arrives bangkok 21:25

Return flight leaves bangkok at 01:35 september 10th

 

KLM

price 574

Leaves dublin monday 29th august 13:40

First flight 1 hr 35 mins to amsterdam

layover 1hr 30 mins

Second flight leaves amsterdam 17:45 arrives bangkok 09:45

Return flight leaves bangkok 12:05

 

 

Finnair

 

price 561

 

Leaves dublin monday 29th august 09:15

First flight 3 hr 00 mins to helsinki

layover 3hr 20 mins

Second flight leaves helsinki 17:35 arrives bangkok 07:15

Return flight leaves bangkok 07:15

KLM

 

Leaves dublin monday 29th august 13:40

First flight 1 hr 35 mins to amsterdam

layover 1hr 30 mins

Second flight leaves amsterdam 17;45 arrives bangkok 09:45

[davidge]

Finnair is basically a budget airline.

 

You've only put flights out not back.

 

Arrival time much better with KLM.

[jaynewcastle]

Emirates and the likes don't allow trade unions, does that answers your question?

I doubt anybody understands why you posted this ?, are flights with airlines that allow trade unions better or worse ?

[Jack_41]

Have flown with Etihad and KLM both from DUB.

KLM flight was much easier. AMS is a decent airport and one longer flight suited me.

 

Middle eastern carriers will be better on board but the in air time is a pain.

[davidge]

I doubt anybody understands why you posted this ?, are flights with airlines that allow trade unions better or worse ?

There are some horror stories about how Emirates treat their crew.

Longer flying, more working hours, shorter breaks.

Apart from the fairness issue, which may or may not bother you, it could also have safety & service implications.

 

After several years working in Saudi, I try to avoid MIddle Eastern airlines but that's a personal choice & I don't try to influence anyone else.

[papa2044]

I heard Finnair has the new Dreamliner Boeing 787 & it's supposed to be very good...

KLM is a longer flight & the early morning arrival to BKK is far better but Finnair is the one i'll go for..

I'm hoping to book my new year flight with them when the price drops...

Good luck...

[davidge]

I heard Finnair has the new Dreamliner Boeing 787 & it's supposed to be very good...

KLM is a longer flight & the early morning arrival to BKK is far better but Finnair is the one i'll go for..

I'm hoping to book my new year flight with them when the price drops...

Good luck...

No. They have the new Airbus 350 & I think they've had quite a few 'teething problems' with them.

[papa2044]

No. They have the new Airbus 350 & I think they've had quite a few 'teething problems' with them.

Thanks for putting me right...

Cheers

[Johny333]

There are some horror stories about how Emirates treat their crew.

Longer flying, more working hours, shorter breaks.

Apart from the fairness issue, which may or may not bother you, it could also have safety & service implications.

After several years working in Saudi, I try to avoid MIddle Eastern airlines but that's a personal choice & I don't try to influence anyone else.

Thanks for answering, this is spot on

[samlin]

In the end its going to be a personnel choice wether you prefer the short/long flight with KLM/Finnair or 2x7hr flights with Emirates. While you are in the air definitely Emirates. I like the 01.35am return as well, i've had a good drink and ready for a sleep.