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The same handful of airlines (Emirates, South African and Ethiopian) seem to be the most popular for flying to Africa. I was looking for experiences with airlines in general more than the final destination.

All the three options have similar flight times for reaching Lusaka. Returning on Emirates is the bummer at the longest return journey, but I'm now convinced of the virtue of having a day's layover in Dubai on the way to Lusaka to overcome jet lag. On safari we will be getting up at 5:00 daily so this layover will help us arrive refreshed and ready to tackle the glories of the bush.

We have been to Dubai on long layovers before. It's a clean and safe city, easy to get around, nice beaches, fun malls, undeniably impressive skyline, some atmospheric old areas and marketplaces down by their creek. I'm not sure why some seem to think Dubai is awful. Especially if the alternative is being stuck in Addis Ababa.

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ethiopian is flat seats in business. It is a good airline, lots of new Dreamliners. But then again I really like Ethiopian food. That said, addis is a more authentically African experience, and the chance of cancellation /delays is higher than with Emirates.

Personally I loathe Dubai, so would do anything to avoid 2 days there...[/quote]

Yup. Though OP refers to Africa as if its a country,  we fly regularly to Tanzania (family there). The fastest route is Ethopia Air to Addis and then Arusha. I get my star alliance points and through Addis is the fastest way...plus, yes, the dramliner is quite nice...all new planes. Ivr never gone through dubai, never will.  Wayyyy too long of a flight. Totally overshoots and yes, Dubai is awful.[/quote][/quote]

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