Nov 17, 2012, 3:07 pm
Last edit by: Zol
Originally Posted by Randy Petersen
Welcome to FlyerTalk.
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We're all glad you are here.
The Newbie Lounge is a place where you can get answers to your questions about Emirates and the Skywards program. No question is too stupid, nothing is taken for granted, and anything about Emirates you were afraid to ask elsewhere, or weren't sure where to ask, you can ask here.
We realize that FlyerTalk is a huge place. Until you learn your way around, feel free to post here without fear of retribution or reprimands for not using search. Our volunteer Moderators will be monitoring the lounge to assist you in finding your answers but I think you'll find that all members of FlyerTalk are here to assist you with answers and advice.
We're all glad you are here.
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Oct 16, 2014, 1:23 pm
#2731
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 2,883
If you plan to travel often, joining the family plan is strongly discouraged.
Oct 17, 2014, 1:59 am
#2732
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: London UK
Programs: Virgin Gold, HHonors Gold, Amex Platinum,
Posts: 40
Hi, could really appreciate some help here
I have booked our honeymoon to Mauritius on the 26th of nov in EK006/ek703 and coming back on 6th dec via a stopover in dubai in Economy saver fare.
My question is i have over 400k in amex rewards i can transfer to skywards, what is the likleyhood of upgrades being available at check-in for us both and can we do the return journey at the same time, or am I just living in a fantasy world here !
I have booked our honeymoon to Mauritius on the 26th of nov in EK006/ek703 and coming back on 6th dec via a stopover in dubai in Economy saver fare.
My question is i have over 400k in amex rewards i can transfer to skywards, what is the likleyhood of upgrades being available at check-in for us both and can we do the return journey at the same time, or am I just living in a fantasy world here !
Oct 17, 2014, 8:27 pm
#2733
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Dubai, UAE
Programs: Skywards Plat, Etihad Gold, Aerosvit Gold, Virgin Silver, AA lifetime Gold, Sirius Gold
Posts: 1,229
Hi, could really appreciate some help here
I have booked our honeymoon to Mauritius on the 26th of nov in EK006/ek703 and coming back on 6th dec via a stopover in dubai in Economy saver fare.
My question is i have over 400k in amex rewards i can transfer to skywards, what is the likleyhood of upgrades being available at check-in for us both and can we do the return journey at the same time, or am I just living in a fantasy world here !
I have booked our honeymoon to Mauritius on the 26th of nov in EK006/ek703 and coming back on 6th dec via a stopover in dubai in Economy saver fare.
My question is i have over 400k in amex rewards i can transfer to skywards, what is the likleyhood of upgrades being available at check-in for us both and can we do the return journey at the same time, or am I just living in a fantasy world here !
Oct 17, 2014, 8:31 pm
#2734
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Ex Platinum, AA million miler, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium, UA Silver
Posts: 296
First Time Flyer - LAX - DXB - DEL - DXB - LAX
Hello.
First time flyer on Emirates. I was one of those that booked from LAX - DXB - DEL - DXB - LAX for $323 RT and couldn't pass it up.
Any recommendations on seats on the A380? I was thinking about the back of the A380 center aisle and hoping I would not have anyone next to me. Both A380 flights seem pretty open as far as seating.
Any other recommendations are most appreciated. I am traveling the week prior to Thanksgiving. I have a 2 1/2 layover in DXB and an overnight layout in DXB from 1830 hrs on the return. I only have status on AA, which I know does not count on Emirates.
Thank you.
David
First time flyer on Emirates. I was one of those that booked from LAX - DXB - DEL - DXB - LAX for $323 RT and couldn't pass it up.
Any recommendations on seats on the A380? I was thinking about the back of the A380 center aisle and hoping I would not have anyone next to me. Both A380 flights seem pretty open as far as seating.
Any other recommendations are most appreciated. I am traveling the week prior to Thanksgiving. I have a 2 1/2 layover in DXB and an overnight layout in DXB from 1830 hrs on the return. I only have status on AA, which I know does not count on Emirates.
Thank you.
David
Oct 17, 2014, 10:54 pm
#2735
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,831
Hi, could really appreciate some help here
I have booked our honeymoon to Mauritius on the 26th of nov in EK006/ek703 and coming back on 6th dec via a stopover in dubai in Economy saver fare.
My question is i have over 400k in amex rewards i can transfer to skywards, what is the likleyhood of upgrades being available at check-in for us both and can we do the return journey at the same time, or am I just living in a fantasy world here !
I have booked our honeymoon to Mauritius on the 26th of nov in EK006/ek703 and coming back on 6th dec via a stopover in dubai in Economy saver fare.
My question is i have over 400k in amex rewards i can transfer to skywards, what is the likleyhood of upgrades being available at check-in for us both and can we do the return journey at the same time, or am I just living in a fantasy world here !
You probably have a better chance on those legs than leaving the uk unless availability opens up in advance.
Oct 19, 2014, 4:17 am
#2736
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 23
Sorry to ask this again, but nobody answered before.
I'm flying AMM-DXB-AMM in late October, I was wondering if I want to upgrade my return leg with miles to business will I have to pay any fees or just spend the miles for the upgrade, of course assuming upgrades are available.
I'm flying AMM-DXB-AMM in late October, I was wondering if I want to upgrade my return leg with miles to business will I have to pay any fees or just spend the miles for the upgrade, of course assuming upgrades are available.
Oct 19, 2014, 9:45 am
#2737
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
Sorry to ask this again, but nobody answered before.
I'm flying AMM-DXB-AMM in late October, I was wondering if I want to upgrade my return leg with miles to business will I have to pay any fees or just spend the miles for the upgrade, of course assuming upgrades are available.
I'm flying AMM-DXB-AMM in late October, I was wondering if I want to upgrade my return leg with miles to business will I have to pay any fees or just spend the miles for the upgrade, of course assuming upgrades are available.
Oct 20, 2014, 9:26 am
#2738
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 363
First time in F on EK.
Do they feature pre-order meals ala SQ Book the Cook, or OZ Asian meals ex ICN ?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Oct 20, 2014, 12:18 pm
#2739
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 2,883
Unfortunately, neither. It features pre-cooked meals besides also including selections from the business class menu, to give the impression that you have a lot of 'choice' available.
Oct 20, 2014, 1:33 pm
#2740
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 43
Hi all!
I am a skywards member flying in December LHR-IKA-DXB-LHR and was wondering what is the best way of bagging a upgrade? My miles recently expired, so I'm hoping to use that to my advantage, but anything else I can do?
Thanks!
I am a skywards member flying in December LHR-IKA-DXB-LHR and was wondering what is the best way of bagging a upgrade? My miles recently expired, so I'm hoping to use that to my advantage, but anything else I can do?
Thanks!
Oct 20, 2014, 2:04 pm
#2741
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 2,883
You can always purchase an upgrade - use the links in Manage my booking on the EK website. If you are looking at a complementary op-up, the easiest way would be to have 'status' with EK or QF. And the flight has to be oversold in your original booking class.
Oct 20, 2014, 2:28 pm
#2742
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,399
jetblast - : flights to & from LHR are invariably 'status heavy', meaning that if there ARE any upgrades being approved, they will almost certainly go to pax holding status with Emirates, ideally Platinum or Gold
It's fair to say that if you don't fall into any of those categories, then your best way of getting to sit in a better cabin is to buy an upgrade as per jackiedada's suggestion.
I'm not at all sure what you mean by expired miles being an advantage .....
It's fair to say that if you don't fall into any of those categories, then your best way of getting to sit in a better cabin is to buy an upgrade as per jackiedada's suggestion.
I'm not at all sure what you mean by expired miles being an advantage .....
Oct 21, 2014, 4:37 pm
#2743
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Ex Platinum, AA million miler, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium, UA Silver
Posts: 296
Hello.
First time flyer on Emirates. I was one of those that booked from LAX - DXB - DEL - DXB - LAX for $323 RT and couldn't pass it up.
Any recommendations on seats on the A380? I was thinking about the back of the A380 center aisle and hoping I would not have anyone next to me. Both A380 flights seem pretty open as far as seating.
Any other recommendations are most appreciated. I am traveling the week prior to Thanksgiving. I have a 2 1/2 layover in DXB and an overnight layout in DXB from 1830 hrs on the return. I only have status on AA, which I know does not count on Emirates.
Thank you.
David
First time flyer on Emirates. I was one of those that booked from LAX - DXB - DEL - DXB - LAX for $323 RT and couldn't pass it up.
Any recommendations on seats on the A380? I was thinking about the back of the A380 center aisle and hoping I would not have anyone next to me. Both A380 flights seem pretty open as far as seating.
Any other recommendations are most appreciated. I am traveling the week prior to Thanksgiving. I have a 2 1/2 layover in DXB and an overnight layout in DXB from 1830 hrs on the return. I only have status on AA, which I know does not count on Emirates.
Thank you.
David
I am also wondering if it is possible to standby on an earlier flight (same day) from DEL - DXB. Just want to explore a bit more of DXB on my long layover.
Thanks.
David
Oct 21, 2014, 5:13 pm
#2744
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
-- Reposting to see if anyone has suggestions on the questions above. Thanks for your help in advance.
I am also wondering if it is possible to standby on an earlier flight (same day) from DEL - DXB. Just want to explore a bit more of DXB on my long layover.
Thanks.
David
I am also wondering if it is possible to standby on an earlier flight (same day) from DEL - DXB. Just want to explore a bit more of DXB on my long layover.
Thanks.
David
You won't be able to standby for another flight - EK will want to charge you a change fee on top of any fare bucket change if you want to do that. And they won't ever change your fare to a cheaper bucket!
Oct 21, 2014, 6:04 pm
#2745
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Ex Platinum, AA million miler, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium, UA Silver
Posts: 296
Your flight will most likely not stay empty for long. Whilst planes mostly fill from the front, sometimes controllers will put a big group at the back. Also on the ULH A380 that serves LAX, half of the cabin will be taken up by a crew rest compartment. I would probably go for an aisle seat at the back though and take my chances with groups, or go for the smaller front cabin. I prefer smaller cabins in Y though, instead of middle ones. YMMV.
You won't be able to standby for another flight - EK will want to charge you a change fee on top of any fare bucket change if you want to do that. And they won't ever change your fare to a cheaper bucket!
You won't be able to standby for another flight - EK will want to charge you a change fee on top of any fare bucket change if you want to do that. And they won't ever change your fare to a cheaper bucket!