The Emirates

I have always known that if ever I flew to Dubai it would be first class with Emirates.One week and a day ago this is exactly what happened. The airline company is wholly owned by the government of Dubai's Investment Corporation of Dubai.They have an excellent product and I hope they are never ever going to change it.Improve,yes.Keep up with the times,yes.Change the nitty gritty of it,no.The Emirates lounge at Heathrow terminal 3,next to gate 7, truly IS first class.The layout,the comfort,the cleanliness, the service,the speed with which one is connected to the internet are second to none. Their mixed roasted peanuts are the best in the world. In the world.I have not yet opened the bag containing the pyjamas I was given to sleep in,or the personal items bag.Every time I read about the first class travel, the Emirates'goodies are considered to be the most coveted.Mine from this flight will go to my sister.Her best friend's daughter works as an air-hostess for the company,in the first class section,in her opinion no airline looks after their staff better.On the plane I was given a red card to fast track me with the immigration procedures.And so it was, in 2 or so minutes I was through,it would have been seconds had the lady at the counter not decided to have a personal chat and laugh with her colleague opposite. So far so wonderfully good. Then the nightmare began.