In slight retrospect, Mon: DXB-LHR on EK in Y, underlining for me why I wouldn't rush to repeat the experience. A reasonable (but sometimes slightly iffy) product delivered flakily by some very weak crew who are poor on safety consciousness.

Wed: LHR-JNB-DUR - back to normal and familiar territory.

Jax Tom: I hope that the trip proves to be worthwhile. It's a great thing that you're doing.

Long-haul flying - how to sleep your way around the world.