Our Emirates business class flight to Dubai was operated by an a380 instead of the 777-300ER which regularly flies the route. The gate was already packed by the time we got there, and the crew were doing some final checks before boarding. At around 10pm, boarding was announced and we quickly lined up at gate D19. We then boarded through the upper deck jet bridge which gave us a great view of the aircraft. I just love the view from the jet bridge!

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We arrived at the airport early, as we wanted to have enough time to check out the Emirates Business Class Lounge in Dubai International Airport.  We quickly got checked in and tagged our bags with the nice Emirates luggage tags.

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Upon arriving at the YVR domestic terminal, we checked our bags in, and grabbed a quick bite before heading to the gate.  Our short flight was on a Bombardier Q400, which cannot park at an actual gate with a jet bridge, so we were required to board the plane from out on the tarmac.  Unluckily, it was pouring rain that morning.  As we sprinted for the boarding stairs, we saw that our plane was sporting the University of Washington special livery.

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