Emirates First Class $207 | Flying First Class With a Baby

My mom, husband, baby, and I flew Emirates first class from Washington, D.C to Cairo, Egypt over Thanksgiving 2021. We used 2 different credit cards to transfer miles to Emirates Airways.
Paid
First Class 150,000 miles + $207 tax
Business Class 110,000 miles + $207 tax
Lap Infant 10% of fare $1,200
We paid $1,821 vs. $37,200 for 3 first class tickets and 1 lap infant
Credit Cards Used
American Express Platinum Credit Card
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Capital One Spark Credit Card
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  • @astou0605
    @astou0605 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve always wondered how it looks for a family on first class with a baby 😂 thanks for these amazing video ❤️🫶🏾

  • @peacefuljoy1197
    @peacefuljoy1197 Жыл бұрын

    Girl! My heart! Seeing you travel with your beautiful family, including your mom and your cute infant made my heart melt! Thank you for sharing!

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for that!!! :-)

  • @MrKisseZ1
    @MrKisseZ12 жыл бұрын

    My fiancé just showed me your video and I’m obsessed. Thank you for breaking everything down !!

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and subscribing!

  • @mzspinster
    @mzspinster2 жыл бұрын

    I bet that Cognac was sooo good! Emirates seems amazing. The best part is being able to share this with your mom.

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yesss to all of that!

  • @mommamia7304
    @mommamia73042 жыл бұрын

    Love your flight tips and your calm voice. 😊

  • @MEGIDIOT
    @MEGIDIOT2 жыл бұрын

    I like your flight reports because they're not too aviation geek or technical, thank you!

  • @patsyruthven1606
    @patsyruthven1606 Жыл бұрын

    You guys are amazing, love this vid🥰

  • @ashrajackson9687
    @ashrajackson96872 жыл бұрын

    Great video!!! I fly emirates first class in 2 days and I’m super excited…your video helped a lot!

  • @UpUpOurWay
    @UpUpOurWay2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! We flew the A380 in November and it was just amazing! You did a great job on the editing and voice over!

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm sure you enjoyed your flight.

  • @StarC2233
    @StarC2233 Жыл бұрын

    You are amazing for sharing this information. Thank you, much appreciated!!!!

  • @reggiepeanut
    @reggiepeanut Жыл бұрын

    Great info Krystle!

  • @lisatrannn
    @lisatrannn Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

  • @LaaDiosaa
    @LaaDiosaa11 ай бұрын

    Very good review like a professional review, keep up the good work!

  • @nazd8164
    @nazd81642 жыл бұрын

    This was an amazing vlog!!

  • @lilmamaCC
    @lilmamaCC2 жыл бұрын

    Loved your video! Very informative

  • @peterfromla7505
    @peterfromla75052 жыл бұрын

    Great editing+Great storytelling+ Well explained. Looking for more Subscribed😀

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you David!

  • @adeI4484
    @adeI4484 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for information and so cute you’re baby

  • @dr.garynelson4687
    @dr.garynelson46872 жыл бұрын

    An excellent video that was both very informative and entertaining. This will make me consider a Dubai trip in the future.

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Unc! You'll love it and even more if your company pays for it. :-)

  • @marccasperino9332
    @marccasperino9332 Жыл бұрын

    Love this video and your SWAG!!!!

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! :-)

  • @kkajoke
    @kkajoke2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Keep going

  • @LegaceeP
    @LegaceeP2 жыл бұрын

    I’m here from BTM but definitely gonna subscribe!!

  • @lashawnwilliams9909
    @lashawnwilliams99092 жыл бұрын

    This was AMAZING Soror💗💚! Now I’m thinking of how I can get enough points to take my mother on this trip 😉. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family’s traveling experiences. Looking forward to experiencing the lounges and of course the Cognac.

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just make it a 2022 goal to fly next year with your mom. You need to try everything on the flight. We sure did.

  • @patriceneale4014

    @patriceneale4014

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PointsDiva Hi, I enjoy your video. I will be traveling on Emirates to Zanzibar, we have approximately 8hours layover in Dubai. Are we allowed to use Emirates business class lounge while upgrading with miles?

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@patriceneale4014 Thank you for watching Patrice. As long as you have a business class ticket, you can use the business class lounge. Enjoy Zanzibar.

  • @jenniemorel7819
    @jenniemorel7819 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the thorough explanation of how you earned the points and booked this. I can't wait to watch your other vlogs. :) I put almost everything on my Amex Blue (which earns 2x miles) so I will definitely be considering transferring those to Emirates.

  • @arabesquena1390
    @arabesquena1390 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @gilbertnicholas1582
    @gilbertnicholas15822 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for breaking down the required points A lot of KZreadrs don't do this

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching. I plan to do this on all future videos.

  • @anasryadi8545
    @anasryadi8545 Жыл бұрын

    Good quality content!

  • @raymonandrewkoh7182
    @raymonandrewkoh71822 жыл бұрын

    Love this vid... 😊

  • @ericaraynes2622
    @ericaraynes2622 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing Thanks for this Information

  • @autumnthubbard2883
    @autumnthubbard28832 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Soror!

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you LS.

  • @llchrisb901
    @llchrisb9012 жыл бұрын

    This looks amazing! Finding award space for first class this December to Dubai is a struggle. I hope we’re able to upgrade upon checkin cause there are first class seats available with cash.

  • @MichaelPomposello
    @MichaelPomposello2 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I'm trying to do!! I'm flying DXB to JFK in August and they only had J awards. I am going to show up early to persistently request the upgrade for 54k each. Can't freaking wait. Thanks for the video - glad I found your content. New subscriber!!

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes definitely show up and request the upgrade. Thank you for the subscription!

  • @Mekasjourneys
    @Mekasjourneys Жыл бұрын

    I love to see other families taking advantage of these amazing travel opportunities thanks to points! Its been my dream since i learned about points/miles to take my mom on a flight like this to show her how amazing it can be. But sadly she’s grown more and more terrified of flying over the past few years 😔 maybe one of these days I’ll convince her.

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    Жыл бұрын

    Awww...definitely make it a priority. Maybe a 2 hour flight somewhere would work.

  • @Mekasjourneys

    @Mekasjourneys

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PointsDiva Yah, starting small might help her get over that anxiety a little.

  • @junenguyen2790
    @junenguyen2790 Жыл бұрын

    Please make more content about traveling in luxury with your kids. I'm really interested to see more !

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm trying! :-)

  • @clarktownsend506

    @clarktownsend506

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PointsDiva I'm with you, I have a two year old and it's definitely not easy traveling with the babies 😭🙏🏽

  • @XoXoG
    @XoXoG2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks i subscribed for the cute baby and great info

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Atlas says thank you! 🙂

  • @justaukraniandoingsomeukra5364

    @justaukraniandoingsomeukra5364

    Жыл бұрын

    Baby simp

  • @ms.penguin6252
    @ms.penguin6252 Жыл бұрын

    I dream of being this smart at working the system to my benefit. I hope i pearn a lot from you. Hope your dreams come true too.

  • @skqq3250
    @skqq32502 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic content. Wow. You know your stuff. Now I am a believer in credit card miles. I have subbed. You have really done it for your mom……..Kudos! Not all subs are Greeks/Soror/Frat so……………😝 Just be mindful. I have gained a wealth of ideas. 18 minutes well spent.

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words and sub!

  • @bigupthebeast
    @bigupthebeast Жыл бұрын

    I like to go through the economy section asking the way to first class its a buzz I also enjoy a back sack snd crack treatment in 1st 😊

  • @sunaluv4718
    @sunaluv47186 ай бұрын

    That Bvlgari perfume is amazing. I actually blame that perfume for my 5th baby being conceived. It smells so good!

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    6 ай бұрын

    OMG!!!! Let me put mine in a stocking stuffer because we are DONE having kids! LOL

  • @yolandawilkerson5218
    @yolandawilkerson52188 ай бұрын

    Great video!!! Did you all fly First Class coming back? I was planning to use miles for one way and fly back during the day and try Premium Economy🤔, since it won't be an overnight flight

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching! We flew Etihad coming back. I think that's a great plan. Enjoy your flight.

  • @truly_puravida
    @truly_puravida2 жыл бұрын

    Great vid! The prices u mentionned, is it one way or roundtrip ?

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! One-way prices.

  • @ameenasama8018
    @ameenasama80182 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this!! If you are interested in travelling first class (via IAD) with Emirates would you recommend booking business and then upgrading or just booking first class at first.

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching. If you see a first-class ticket available ahead of time, definitely book it. You'll save a few points.

  • @Myt229
    @Myt2292 жыл бұрын

    Great video.. Did you get medical insurance while traveling to Dubai? I have seen a few videos of people saying they got medical insurance. Also where did you guys stay ?

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, I didn't get medical insurance for Dubai. I had an overnight layover. I also used the free hotel voucher from Emirates and they put us up at the Le Meriden.

  • @justinblackford760
    @justinblackford760 Жыл бұрын

    Great review! Traveling as a couple, did you find the center seats to be at all constricted? Curious if you’d ultimately prefer the window seats (if circumstances permitted).

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! The middle seats are perfect if you have a traveling companion. If I were traveling alone, I would definitely prefer the window seat.

  • @justinblackford760

    @justinblackford760

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PointsDiva Thank you for the insight!

  • @jenserikjohansson6228
    @jenserikjohansson6228 Жыл бұрын

    Tesseron lot 29 is about 450€+

  • @lilmamaCC
    @lilmamaCC2 жыл бұрын

    Tell me more about the Capitol One Spark card! Is that better than the New Venture X card?

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like both cards. I would apply for the one that has the best offer when you are ready to apply.

  • @Karenaboutfairness
    @Karenaboutfairness Жыл бұрын

    You pretty much did this whole video alone while your husband and mom enjoyed it. I seriously thought you were alone until I saw the 5 second description of the caviar by your husband and the 1 second clip of your mom's seat. I personally think they should have participated a little more especially since they knew you were making a video.

  • @baqirshah3868
    @baqirshah38682 жыл бұрын

    Hello, Awesome video. Very informative. How did you book your sons ticket? When I go to the emirates app or website it only lets you book adults tickets with miles. I don’t know how to add my son to our booking. :/

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    You have to call the customer service number to add your child.

  • @sandio9801
    @sandio98012 жыл бұрын

    Love the video! Did you have to pay the $695 annual fee for each American Express Platinum card?

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Yes the annual fee was charged for both cards.

  • @theamericanbrotha
    @theamericanbrotha2 жыл бұрын

    You tried to get the baby conditioned to the new timezone already? Mine is 14 and she still takes ages to get acclimated.

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was much easier when he was taking multiple naps throughout the day. Now it's really tough.

  • @mateos_diner2925
    @mateos_diner2925 Жыл бұрын

    That’s crazy a baby having their own suite on the best first class in the world. I can barely afford a flight from my home airport (FLL) to ATL😭😭

  • @laevans_live
    @laevans_live Жыл бұрын

    did have to purchase your lil one a seat or that was by choice?

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    Жыл бұрын

    Because the baby was under 2, you are only required to pay taxes which doesn't come with his own seat. If you want your baby to have their own seat, you'll have to pay the full adult fare.

  • @1denisebooth
    @1denisebooth2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this information. We plan to fly Emirates First Class for our honeymoon to Male' in December. Were the points that you used for one way or round trip?

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching! The points used were for 1 way. Enjoy your honeymoon!

  • @1denisebooth

    @1denisebooth

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PointsDiva Thank you! So did you have to pay for the return trip without using more points? Also, is it best to wait to purchase tickets closer to the time of our honeymoon? Thoughts?

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@1denisebooth We used Air Canada miles for the return flight to fly Etihad Airways. I would suggest booking in advance. You'll have more flight options available to you using miles.

  • @1denisebooth

    @1denisebooth

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PointsDiva Thank you for the feedback. I am new to this points thing so I'm trying to learn as much as I possibly can before our honeymoon.

  • @sabyrabekenov7323
    @sabyrabekenov7323 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely Love this review !!! A year ago we flew from Dubai to San Francisco first class using 155.000k points each from amex . It was the best experience ever !!! But we didn't have a shower in it it was 777 plane . We are planning to travel this time from Dubai to Rome 108.000k points each This time we are planning to fly with our infant 🥰 Question how do I pay 10% for my new born baby ? Cause when I try to book it online on Emirates website it shows that I have to spend 102k points for each person including my baby... I would prefer to pay 10% which comes up to abkut $650 instead of using 108k points fory infant Would really appreciate tips on it !

  • @toontownbradley9618
    @toontownbradley96185 ай бұрын

    So all this time people never had to pay 20K for first class? Isn't this almost the same value as that tho?

  • @rp7881
    @rp7881 Жыл бұрын

    What was the issue they had at check in? What did you have to say to get it approved? I am trying to prepare to do the same thing!

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    Жыл бұрын

    The agents weren't familiar with upgrading and had to consult with their supervisor on how to do it. I let them know how much it should have been and that there were seats available.

  • @laron702
    @laron7022 жыл бұрын

    Do you use a amex card to rack up points?

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I'm using the AMEX Platinum card and Capital One Spark cards to rack up points.

  • @nasimar8912
    @nasimar89122 жыл бұрын

    What kind of card and points do we need that we can use the upgrade

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    In the description below, I list the credit cards we used for the tickets. For the upgrade, you can pay cash or use miles.

  • @Ninadion27
    @Ninadion272 жыл бұрын

    Did you take business class or economy from Dubai to Cairo?

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    We flew first class from Dubai to Cairo.

  • @GamerKid-qb5sy
    @GamerKid-qb5sy2 жыл бұрын

    Can you take a home COVID test go fly to Dubai?

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes they accept this.

  • @kcherelus
    @kcherelus Жыл бұрын

    Do you think my 18 month old is too big for the bassinet? Should he just sleep with me in the chair?

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes he might be too big. There is plenty of space in the seats.

  • @ClareCC0902
    @ClareCC0902 Жыл бұрын

    How do you have so many points?

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    Жыл бұрын

    I travel and apply for travel credit cards.

  • @Boby985
    @Boby985 Жыл бұрын

    Ali Shaker - Comic Clown

  • @christerericson7035
    @christerericson70352 жыл бұрын

    does not look great food. happy bar is open was not for 2 hours when go with them

  • @MistaWallSt
    @MistaWallStАй бұрын

    Omg I’m tired of y’all and these videos. This is why they keep changing the points rules. Stop posting everything. Ruining my business class experience.

  • @richardclowes7428
    @richardclowes7428 Жыл бұрын

    As soon as you start interfering with other peoples quiet enjoyment, especially quiet enjoyment that's been paid for, it's grossly inconsiderate. This whole video is about how much you enjoyed yourself and little consideration of how it may have impacted negatively on the other passengers.

  • @TheShislon
    @TheShislon2 жыл бұрын

    Bringing a toddler to First Class is classless and inconsiderate.

  • @PointsDiva

    @PointsDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    He loved every bit of it.

  • @TheShislon

    @TheShislon

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PointsDiva the rest of the passengers probably didn't.

  • @atlncegy

    @atlncegy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why would it be classless? I travel in First often and normally frown when I see infant's. However, if they are well behaved it's a non issue. But classless? You have coach written all over your face.

  • @TheShislon

    @TheShislon

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@atlncegy it is inconsiderate, period.

  • @DeezEXcalibur

    @DeezEXcalibur

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your comment is classless. Have a good day!

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