Nov 17, 2012, 3:07 pm
Last edit by: Zol
Originally Posted by Randy Petersen
Welcome to FlyerTalk.
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.
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.
[NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (flame free)
Feb 2, 2011, 1:03 am
#61
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12
Thanks Ung1, how long before the flight though? Sorry just never done connecting flights with long stopovers before, dont want to be late, but on the other hand want to sleep as long as I can!
Feb 2, 2011, 1:17 am
#62
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 97
Sometimes the passport queues are long, so give yourself at least an hour.
Feb 2, 2011, 1:18 am
#63
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: OSL
Programs: BA Gold | SK Gold | A3 Gold
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Keep enough time to be at the gate at least 15 minutes before departure. Obviously don't cut it so close as to reach the airport 30 minutes before (especially if you don't have egate). Immigration and security though shouldn't take over 20 minutes, and add 10 minutes to walk to whichever gate, so reach the airport at the very least 45 minutes before you flight.
Feb 3, 2011, 8:44 am
#64
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 123
Questions re hotels & skywards points
First - I have booked flights online with Emirates and have the option to add hotels - if I do will I earn Skywards miles?
Second - I received an email stating that if I saty at any Hilton Hotel I will receive 500 Skywards miles - I'm booked into a Hilton in 2 weeks - do I just take my Skywards card withme wheen I check-in or do I need to do something else please?
Thanks.
Second - I received an email stating that if I saty at any Hilton Hotel I will receive 500 Skywards miles - I'm booked into a Hilton in 2 weeks - do I just take my Skywards card withme wheen I check-in or do I need to do something else please?
Thanks.
Feb 5, 2011, 6:38 am
#65
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12
Online check in query
Hi I have just checked in online, but although it says I am checked in it is saying that my passport needs to be validated at the airport and I havent been issued an eboarding pass or online check in receipt... anyone know why this might be? Also I originally reserved a bulkhead seat, but that has now gone.. whats the point in reserving a seat only for them to move it?
PP
PP
Feb 5, 2011, 6:47 am
#66
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,304
Hi I have just checked in online, but although it says I am checked in it is saying that my passport needs to be validated at the airport and I havent been issued an eboarding pass or online check in receipt... anyone know why this might be? Also I originally reserved a bulkhead seat, but that has now gone.. whats the point in reserving a seat only for them to move it?
PP
PP
Bulkhead seat could be re-allocated for someone travelling with an infant if it's also a bassinet seat.
Feb 7, 2011, 2:14 am
#67
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I'm venturing into uncharted territories here... ! 
I usually fly with QR, and haven't flown EK for about 7 years now. Was Silver way back when too... but now they are the cheapest for a oneway fare from SIN to AMS, so hey...!
QUESTION - how are the emergency exit seats allocated? Status, first come first seated, or ?
How is the seat pitch for economy on the 77W anyway?
Thank you !
I usually fly with QR, and haven't flown EK for about 7 years now. Was Silver way back when too... but now they are the cheapest for a oneway fare from SIN to AMS, so hey...!
QUESTION - how are the emergency exit seats allocated? Status, first come first seated, or ?
How is the seat pitch for economy on the 77W anyway?
Thank you !
Feb 7, 2011, 2:21 am
#68
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA GS-2MM, Marriott Ambassador
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I'm venturing into uncharted territories here... !
I usually fly with QR, and haven't flown EK for about 7 years now. Was Silver way back when too... but now they are the cheapest for a oneway fare from SIN to AMS, so hey...!
QUESTION - how are the emergency exit seats allocated? Status, first come first seated, or ?
How is the seat pitch for economy on the 77W anyway?
Thank you !
I usually fly with QR, and haven't flown EK for about 7 years now. Was Silver way back when too... but now they are the cheapest for a oneway fare from SIN to AMS, so hey...!
QUESTION - how are the emergency exit seats allocated? Status, first come first seated, or ?
How is the seat pitch for economy on the 77W anyway?
Thank you !
We make special deal for you. Seat pitch 33-34 inches (less if you've eaten a lot of cheese for lunch). Exits allocated on first come first served, not on status (which has always annoyed me).
PM me if you need more help.
SIMON
Feb 9, 2011, 5:47 am
#69
Join Date: May 2006
Location: London
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold, GGL, SPG Gold , HHonors Diamond ,Marriott Gold Elite
Posts: 567
Champagne in F
A simple question from me. I am travelling in F ATH/HKG in March.
Do EK serve Dom in F irrespective of flight length or is it some different champagne on the shorter sectors?
Many thanks
Col747uk
Do EK serve Dom in F irrespective of flight length or is it some different champagne on the shorter sectors?
Many thanks
Col747uk
Feb 9, 2011, 6:16 am
#70
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 115
I do expect to have dom on the ATH - DXB flight....
Feb 11, 2011, 10:18 am
#71
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 4
Best way of upgrading to Melbourne each year
Hi
I'm completely new to this , so please excuse my ignorance.
My hubbie & I intend to travel to Melbourne from MANchester at least once each year ( around Christmas) to visit our son, who has settled in Oz.
We travelled Business Class with my 90 yr old Mum & therefore I have 38,500 points ( incl 20% claimed on her ticket) & hubbie has 35,000 points ( seems I enrolled too early)
From reading the posts it seems best to use our Skyward points for upgrades.
To increase our points my hubbie has taken out an Amex Starwood card, which should give us 10,000 introductory points (£1k spend in 3 months), then 1 point per £1 . Amex isn't accepted at many places here so he will struggle to reach the 20,000 Starwood points which would trigger a 5,000 point bonus when transferring to Emirates Skywards.
I'm prepared to buy additional points ( not sure how at moment).
We could therefore each have over 55,000 points by the end of this year.
My questions are:
1. Can we book upgrades for just specific legs of our next flight e.g. DUBAI to MELBOURNE & if so, could we do MAN to DBX as economy?
2. Any recommendations on saving costs but travelling in comfort e.g. on best way of earning more points, bearing in mind we are senior citizens whose only other flights are cut-price trips to Europe from MAN.
Many thanks
I'm completely new to this , so please excuse my ignorance.
My hubbie & I intend to travel to Melbourne from MANchester at least once each year ( around Christmas) to visit our son, who has settled in Oz.
We travelled Business Class with my 90 yr old Mum & therefore I have 38,500 points ( incl 20% claimed on her ticket) & hubbie has 35,000 points ( seems I enrolled too early)
From reading the posts it seems best to use our Skyward points for upgrades.
To increase our points my hubbie has taken out an Amex Starwood card, which should give us 10,000 introductory points (£1k spend in 3 months), then 1 point per £1 . Amex isn't accepted at many places here so he will struggle to reach the 20,000 Starwood points which would trigger a 5,000 point bonus when transferring to Emirates Skywards.
I'm prepared to buy additional points ( not sure how at moment).
We could therefore each have over 55,000 points by the end of this year.
My questions are:
1. Can we book upgrades for just specific legs of our next flight e.g. DUBAI to MELBOURNE & if so, could we do MAN to DBX as economy?
2. Any recommendations on saving costs but travelling in comfort e.g. on best way of earning more points, bearing in mind we are senior citizens whose only other flights are cut-price trips to Europe from MAN.
Many thanks
Feb 11, 2011, 10:52 am
#72
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,304
To increase our points my hubbie has taken out an Amex Starwood card, which should give us 10,000 introductory points (£1k spend in 3 months), then 1 point per £1 . Amex isn't accepted at many places here so he will struggle to reach the 20,000 Starwood points which would trigger a 5,000 point bonus when transferring to Emirates Skywards.
I'm prepared to buy additional points ( not sure how at moment).
We could therefore each have over 55,000 points by the end of this year.
I'm prepared to buy additional points ( not sure how at moment).
We could therefore each have over 55,000 points by the end of this year.
Do a dummy booking on the website to try it out, as it may vary on different routes, but when I tried this recently on a UK to Far East journey it forced both legs into the higher class.
Feb 11, 2011, 11:13 am
#73
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: OSL
Programs: BA Gold | SK Gold | A3 Gold
Posts: 4,553
The OP was asking about upgrades, not ticketing in J. It is possible to upgrade individual legs, but this works out more expensive than the combined miles required when upgrading the entire outbound/ inbound at once.
Feb 11, 2011, 11:23 am
#74
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,304
Reading it again I was probably confused.
Feb 11, 2011, 11:31 am
#75
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 4
Thanks for your help
Yes - I had assumed we had insufficient miles, so I did a dummy booking and came across the problem that there seemed to be a requirement to travel in the same class for the entire journey.
I guess that must be so.
Does anyone know if taking a stopover option would enable us to travel in different classes on different legs of the journey?
