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  • Will Emirates become a 5-Star Airline?

    Hey y'all. I'm asking pretty much the same question I did about Lufthansa.

    Will we see Emirates become a 5-Star airline in our lifetime? Or is it downright impossible?

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    I guess you didn't take from the comments in the earlier thread that for many SQTers, Skytrax ratings are neither credible nor informative? For example,
    Originally posted by MAN Flyer View Post
    The 'star' rating is a load of bollox anyway, it's from Skytrax.
    The answer to your question may depend on factors other than the airline's actual quality.
    Last edited by jjpb3; 31 March 2009, 09:36 PM. Reason: example, wording
    ‘Lean into the sharp points’

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    • #3
      Originally posted by jjpb3 View Post
      I guess you didn't take from the comments in the earlier thread for many SQTers, Skytrax ratings are neither credible nor informative? For example,

      The answer to your question may depend on factors other than the airline's actual quality.


      Which is to suggest that Biman could also become a 5-star airline, for the suitable consideration.

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      • #4
        I don't put too much star in the x-star ratings. They rated Kingfisher Airlines a five-star and when I was in India this year, two of my flights with them were canceled at the within 12 hours of departure and they refused to rebook us on anybody else
        Le jour de Saint Eugène, en traversant la Calle Mayor...

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        • #5
          Originally posted by milehighj View Post


          Which is to suggest that Biman could also become a 5-star airline, for the suitable consideration.
          I remember their print ads from the 80s. Another airline that advertised a lot in those days was Kuwait Airways which I am seeing a lot again these days (Bangkok, Sydney), not to mention that SIA just resumed Kuwait flights. I wonder what their inflight service is like.

          But to go back to EK--just like SQ, they're trying to position themselves as a service leader while making the most revenues on their flights. For me personally, the difference between a four-star and a five-star is not what they do--going about their airline business--but how they do it
          Le jour de Saint Eugène, en traversant la Calle Mayor...

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          • #6
            Originally posted by jjpb3 View Post
            The answer to your question may depend on factors other than the airline's actual quality.
            Ah I see. I know for one, even website design makes a difference.

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            • #7
              Dude, are you seriously going to run through all the airlines with a thread title like this one???

              Should we revive THE DISCUSSION???

              And just when I thought The Board was calming down to more relevant topics...
              HUGE AL

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              • #8
                Originally posted by HUGE AL View Post
                Dude, are you seriously going to run through all the airlines with a thread title like this one???

                Should we revive THE DISCUSSION???

                And just when I thought The Board was calming down to more relevant topics...

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                • #9
                  i have never flown EK so i cant say much about them but from reading the passenger comments about EK on Skytrax, i highly doubt they will be a 5 star anytime soon. The number varies from 6's to 10's and is constantly jumping up and down with happy customers to unhappy customers. service "Ranges from Rudeness to Excellent", so i guess inorder to be a 5 star airline you have to be consistent. Look at all the passenger reviews on SQ. Mostly all the reviews are 9's or 10's.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by HUGE AL View Post
                    Dude, are you seriously going to run through all the airlines with a thread title like this one???
                    Nope, this will be the last one.

                    There are other websites out there where there are lots and lots of threads like this, and the OP would be better off joining in one of the zillions that are readily available over there.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by HUGE AL View Post
                      Dude, are you seriously going to run through all the airlines with a thread title like this one???

                      Should we revive THE DISCUSSION???

                      And just when I thought The Board was calming down to more relevant topics...
                      I was about to start a thread with the title "What's preventing Vietnam Airlines becoming a 1-Star Airline", but you just took that opportunity away, HUGE AL.

                      For shame.


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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Kyo View Post
                        I was about to start a thread with the title "What's preventing Vietnam Airlines becoming a 1-Star Airline", but you just took that opportunity away, HUGE AL.
                        Do catch up! They're actually already a 3-Star Airline!

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                        • #13
                          Which is why I'm surprised at what's standing in between where they are now and the holy grail!

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by HUGE AL View Post
                            Dude, are you seriously going to run through all the airlines with a thread title like this one???
                            I think this'll be my last

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                            • #15
                              Here's another reason (if you wanted any more) to avoid EK:

                              http://www.pprune.org/rumours-news/3...strike-ml.html

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