Editor's Note: In January 2026, Qantas announced changes limiting the ability to book Emirates first class with Qantas points and increasing award rates. Changes include implementing a minimum age of nine years old for first-class passengers (effective for bookings made Jan. 21, 2026 or later) and limiting the ability to book first-class awards to Qantas Frequent Flyer members who hold Silver status or higher (beginning for bookings made Feb. 18, 2026).

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Emirates A380 First Class from Zurich to Dubai
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Emirates A380 First Class from Dubai to Houston: Seat, Suite, Entertainment Amenity Kit, Pajamas, Bed, Sleeping
Emirates A380 First Class from Dubai to Houston: Onboard Bars
Emirates A380 First Class from Dubai to Houston: Food
Emirates A380 First Class from Dubai to Houston: Shower Spa

I have broken my 16 hour flight from Dubai to Houston into four parts because I had over 200 photos and several videos from the flight.

Emirates First Class is now bookable with Alaska Airlines miles again! A search today for May:

Click on "Nonstop" or "1 stop" to see flight details for each flight. The aircraft is listed on the pop up. Emirates Flight 204 is served by an A380, which means showers are onboard.In case you missed the saga, for a while, Emirates First Class was only bookable on alaskaair.com for flights through March 28, 2015.