As I entered the cabin on the upper deck the flight steward took my ticket and bags and walked me to my suite. It is not fair to call it a seat because it is so much more than that.

I lowered myself into the leather chair that is about as wide and as comfortable as my lounge at home. There is more room here than even my larger-than-average sized backside needs. To help ease any pre-flight tension I’m handed a glass of vintage Dom Perignon. The year 2000 I think.

First class return flights between Sydney and Dubai on the A380 are $13,450 plus taxes of $120.

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