The 2nd trip of 2025 was my annual pilgrimage to the Belgian Grand Prix. However, this time, my friends were on holiday in the US which meant that I would need to fly to a destination other than Brussels
After some brainstorming, I finally zeroed in on Denmark and decided to fly to Copenhagen, a destination that was part of the Emirates Global Network. Interestingly, Emirates operates a two-class Airbus A380 to Copenhagen featuring Economy and Business Classes only. Recently they have retrofitted the planes to accommodate Premium Economy as well.
So my trip in July 2025 became a mixed-class trip, Business Class from Mumbai to Copenhagen & First Class from Brussels to Mumbai.
My outbound flight was on 15th July and my return flight was on 1st August.
A part of the experience is shot with the Samsung S25 Ultra and the rest with the Sony RX10 IV.
Bags packed & ready :
The Emirates Chauffeur shuttles me to the airport :
A brisk check-in, security & a pass through the FTI-TTP Gates and it was time to relax in the Adani Business Lounge :
Our ride to Dubai, the Airbus A380, visible from the lounge!
After a restful time in the lounge, it was time to board.
A refurbished Business Class Seat :
The Menu for the Mumbai – Dubai leg :
Time for Taxi & Takeoff!
Takeoff Video Link :
Since it was an early morning flight, I decided to spend my time sleeping through the first leg of the journey. When I was woken up, we had commenced our final descent into Dubai.
Nearing touchdown :
Welcome to Dubai :
Landing in Dubai ( Video Link ) :
It was nice to meet a dear friend since our school days in Melroy Noronha who is currently settled in the UAE :
Enjoying some downtime in the lounge. Boarding commences from the Lounge :
The 2-Class A380 featuring Economy and Business Class only.
The Throne for my journey to Copenhagen.
Vitality Boost to start the day :
The menu onboard :
Taking off from Dubai bound for Copenhagen :
Video Link :
Lunch is served! A great meal onboard!
Enjoying the services & ambience of the onboard lounge at the back of Business Class :
Enjoying the views from above!
Touching down in Copenhagen, Denmark & a new country!
Video Link of Landing in Denmark :
The Chauffeur service to ferry me to the hotel :
Views from the comfort of a Mercedes Benz!
The drive from Etterbeek to the Airport :
After a brisk check-in, claiming of VAT, fast track through security & a long wait through immigration, it was finally time to walk over to the Lounge for some relaxation!
The Lounge at Brussels International Airport, one of the most luxurious!
Welcome to 1A, Gamechanger Suites, Emirates First Class :
Arabic Coffee & Dates and Orange Juice got served as we waited for everyone to board :
The menu onboard :
A fine collection of spirits :
The Pushback and Taxi begins :
Taking off from Brussels ( Video Link ) :
Goodbye Europe..until next time!
I had an Indian Vegetarian meal pre-booked & honestly it was quite underwhelming :
Time for some shut eye & a three-hour slumber :
Morning dawns over the Middle East and we began our descent into Dubai :
Touchdown Dubai :
Landing in Dubai ( Video Link ) :
A Bus to shuttle us to the Airport Terminal, the luxurious travel continues :
After an escort to help me transit through security, I was dropped at the First Class Lounge in Dubai :
It was then time to board the flight for the final leg of the journey.
The First Class seat on the journey to Mumbai :
The pushback begins :
The menu for the flight to Mumbai. I chose to sleep through this leg though :
Take off from Dubai :
Video Link of the Takeoff from Dubai :
Our final descent into Mumbai :
Touchdown Mumbai :
Landing in Mumbai ( Video Link ) :
The Emirates Chauffeur to ferry me home :
It was another memorable experience onboard Emirates and the crew as always went the extra mile to make me feel welcomed and comfortable.
The Flying Diaries will return again with a special trip to Iceland which I undertook in February 2026, but this time with a European carrier!