About Emirates

Emirates, known for its high standards of service and expansive network, is a prominent airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established by the Dubai government in the mid-1980s, it started operations with just two leased aircraft but quickly grew to serve its first destinations across the Middle East and beyond. From its inception, Emirates aimed to connect Dubai to the rest of the world, thereby enhancing the emirate's position as a significant hub of international trade and tourism. As the airline expanded, it played a critical role in transforming Dubai into a global aviation hub, promoting not only increased connectivity but also influencing major developments at the Dubai International Airport. Over the years, Emirates has developed one of the world’s largest fleets among global carriers, continuously adopting newer, more efficient aircraft, which helped the airline in its efforts to maintain a modern and environmentally-friendly fleet. This focus on maintaining a sophisticated and technologically advanced fleet has enabled Emirates to offer notably high levels of comfort and reliability across a extensive network of international destinations. Furthermore, the airline's commitment to fleet innovation is closely tied to its overall customer service philosophy, which emphasizes luxury, quality, and attention to detail. Emirates is distinguished by its wide array of services designed to enhance passenger comfort both on the ground and in-flight. It has been an industry leader in terms of in-flight services, including personal entertainment systems and connectivity solutions that allow passengers to stay connected while flying. On the ground, Emirates operates luxurious lounges in various major airports around the world, offering affluent dining and relaxation options. The airline's dedication to providing a superior travel experience includes an emphasis on exquisite in-flight dining, with menus created by international chefs. Emirates’ holistic approach to service, emphasizing innovation in passenger comfort and convenience, has garnered it a reputation as a preferred choice for both business and leisure travelers globally.

Overall Value for Money

3.1

From 406 reviews

Seat and Cabin Space

3.5

From 403 reviews

Customer Service

3.2

From 413 reviews

In Flight Entertainment

4.0

From 405 reviews

Baggage Handling

3.2

From 45 reviews

Check-in Process

3.0

From 47 reviews

Meals and Beverages

3.5

From 403 reviews

Recommend Airline

47.6%

From 414 reviews

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Norrie Sanders
Norrie SandersNov 17, 2025
Lufthansa

Lufthansa lost my luggage on a flight within Europe. Inconvenient, but mistakes happen. The airport’s lost luggage officer was very helpful and filed a report immediately. A week later an airport officer advised that the bag had turned up and I was able to collect it from the airport. It had a tag on it showing that it had been sent to the wrong airport. So why I am writing this? Well, my issue is that Lufthansa made no attempt to contact me at the time and despite months of trying, no apology or compensation. Lufthansa knew immediately about the loss because the airport had sent them a report and there was a note on the Lufthansa website saying that the loss had been reported. But I was given zero information about whether my luggage was still in transit or lost for good. The website would not issue a tracking number because of the airport report. A few days later, assuming that the baggage would not be returned, I made a compensation claim, for which I simply received a proforma request for more information, without acknowledging that they already knew where the bag was. Months later, still with nothing from Lufthansa, my travel agent advised me to lodge a feedback form. Once again, nothing happened. When the agent followed up, Lufthansa’s offered only platitudes, implying that reporting of the luggage loss and the problems with their tracking and contact system were my fault. They still have never acknowledged that they knew of the loss, let alone acknowledge that I am out of pocket. Months later, they are even asking for proof of the airport’s lost luggage report, even though they were advised on the day of the flight and they eventually found the luggage and forwarded it. I have no complaints about the cabin staff or on-board meals. But their customer relations are appalling.

3 / 10

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