Your Skywards Questions Answered
#856
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4
ryuryubu - I believe mrtdxb is correct, and that you will earn tier miles on EK operated flights ONLY.
But, even setting that aside, I couldn't in all honesty encourage you to join Emirates Skywards with the notion that it will somehow open up a whole new world after your disenchantment with the United programme.
As a member you will get lots of emails from Emirates extolling the benefits of the scheme - but it can be a different story altogether when it comes to securing award/upgrade availability on the flights & dates YOU want, as opposed to those the airline wants (and then there's the rather quaintly-named "carrier-imposed charges" of course ..... )
But, even setting that aside, I couldn't in all honesty encourage you to join Emirates Skywards with the notion that it will somehow open up a whole new world after your disenchantment with the United programme.
As a member you will get lots of emails from Emirates extolling the benefits of the scheme - but it can be a different story altogether when it comes to securing award/upgrade availability on the flights & dates YOU want, as opposed to those the airline wants (and then there's the rather quaintly-named "carrier-imposed charges" of course ..... )
#857
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: London/Singapore
Programs: Emirates Skywards Gold
Posts: 3
DXB First Class Lounge Access
Hello Everyone,
I was hoping to get some advice, I travel LHR > DXB in First, then connect to KUL in Biz (the aircraft for this leg I have been informed is a 777-300ER 2 class, so no First available).
I prefer the First Lounge in DXB and was wondering if anyone has had any experience of requesting access to the First lounge rather than the Business lounge when arriving at the Business Lounge reception. I'm not sure if Emirates will permit this. I am a Gold tier member should that make any difference.
My apologies if this question has been asked and addressed before, I tried searching for such a thread with no joy.
Thanks!
S
I was hoping to get some advice, I travel LHR > DXB in First, then connect to KUL in Biz (the aircraft for this leg I have been informed is a 777-300ER 2 class, so no First available).
I prefer the First Lounge in DXB and was wondering if anyone has had any experience of requesting access to the First lounge rather than the Business lounge when arriving at the Business Lounge reception. I'm not sure if Emirates will permit this. I am a Gold tier member should that make any difference.
My apologies if this question has been asked and addressed before, I tried searching for such a thread with no joy.
Thanks!
S
Last edited by SphinxE; Dec 21, 2014 at 8:41 am
#858
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,447
Hello Everyone,
I was hoping to get some advice, I travel LHR > DXB in First, then connect to KUL in Biz (the aircraft for this leg I have been informed is a 777-300ER 2 class, so no First available).
I prefer the First Lounge in DXB and was wondering if anyone has had any experience of requesting access to the First lounge rather than the Business lounge when arriving at the Business Lounge reception. I'm not sure if Emirates will permit this. I am a Gold tier member should that make any difference.
My apologies if this question has been asked and addressed before, I tried searching for such a thread with no joy.
Thanks!
S
I was hoping to get some advice, I travel LHR > DXB in First, then connect to KUL in Biz (the aircraft for this leg I have been informed is a 777-300ER 2 class, so no First available).
I prefer the First Lounge in DXB and was wondering if anyone has had any experience of requesting access to the First lounge rather than the Business lounge when arriving at the Business Lounge reception. I'm not sure if Emirates will permit this. I am a Gold tier member should that make any difference.
My apologies if this question has been asked and addressed before, I tried searching for such a thread with no joy.
Thanks!
S
#859
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: London/Singapore
Programs: Emirates Skywards Gold
Posts: 3
Thank you for your reply eternaltransit.
The ticket was purchased on a Business Skywards Saver fare (lowest possible fare) and I have used miles to upgrade the legs I could (I have been lucky in that rewards seats were available on all except the sector in question DXB>KUL, for once!).
I would of used miles to upgrade to F for this leg also, should it have been available.
Does this mean I will be denied access to the First Lounge?
The ticket was purchased on a Business Skywards Saver fare (lowest possible fare) and I have used miles to upgrade the legs I could (I have been lucky in that rewards seats were available on all except the sector in question DXB>KUL, for once!).
I would of used miles to upgrade to F for this leg also, should it have been available.
Does this mean I will be denied access to the First Lounge?
#860
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,447
Thank you for your reply eternaltransit.
The ticket was purchased on a Business Skywards Saver fare (lowest possible fare) and I have used miles to upgrade the legs I could (I have been lucky in that rewards seats were available on all except the sector in question DXB>KUL, for once!).
I would of used miles to upgrade to F for this leg also, should it have been available.
Does this mean I will be denied access to the First Lounge?
The ticket was purchased on a Business Skywards Saver fare (lowest possible fare) and I have used miles to upgrade the legs I could (I have been lucky in that rewards seats were available on all except the sector in question DXB>KUL, for once!).
I would of used miles to upgrade to F for this leg also, should it have been available.
Does this mean I will be denied access to the First Lounge?
#861
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: London/Singapore
Programs: Emirates Skywards Gold
Posts: 3
Yes that's correct.
I may still try my luck when I get to DXB, my return journey KL>DXB>LHR is all in F class.
I may still try my luck when I get to DXB, my return journey KL>DXB>LHR is all in F class.
#863
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: LAS//MIA
Posts: 24
Question RE: Upgrades and Reward Tickets
Hello all,
I am planning a trip for four of us to Cape Town in October.
I would like for all of us to fly first (leaving on a Saturday). I am considering the following options:
(1) Use my skywards miles for flex ticket
(2) Use skywards miles for an upgrade (business to first)
(3) Purchase the tickets outright
Looking online there does not seem to be any availability. Am I missing something? Shouldn't flex fares have decent availability this far in advance?
For the upgrade, how likely are all four of us to be upgraded in advance or close to departure?
--Anecdote: I fly cpt-dxb regularly (always the later flight on Thursday). Usually there are 4-5 people. I've never seen it full.
For the price difference, if its too much hassle I'll probably just purchase the tickets. However, I would prefer to use up some of my miles.
Regards,
I am planning a trip for four of us to Cape Town in October.
I would like for all of us to fly first (leaving on a Saturday). I am considering the following options:
(1) Use my skywards miles for flex ticket
(2) Use skywards miles for an upgrade (business to first)
(3) Purchase the tickets outright
Looking online there does not seem to be any availability. Am I missing something? Shouldn't flex fares have decent availability this far in advance?
For the upgrade, how likely are all four of us to be upgraded in advance or close to departure?
--Anecdote: I fly cpt-dxb regularly (always the later flight on Thursday). Usually there are 4-5 people. I've never seen it full.
For the price difference, if its too much hassle I'll probably just purchase the tickets. However, I would prefer to use up some of my miles.
Regards,
#864
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,447
Hello all,
I am planning a trip for four of us to Cape Town in October.
I would like for all of us to fly first (leaving on a Saturday). I am considering the following options:
(1) Use my skywards miles for flex ticket
(2) Use skywards miles for an upgrade (business to first)
(3) Purchase the tickets outright
Looking online there does not seem to be any availability. Am I missing something? Shouldn't flex fares have decent availability this far in advance?
For the upgrade, how likely are all four of us to be upgraded in advance or close to departure?
--Anecdote: I fly cpt-dxb regularly (always the later flight on Thursday). Usually there are 4-5 people. I've never seen it full.
For the price difference, if its too much hassle I'll probably just purchase the tickets. However, I would prefer to use up some of my miles.
Regards,
I am planning a trip for four of us to Cape Town in October.
I would like for all of us to fly first (leaving on a Saturday). I am considering the following options:
(1) Use my skywards miles for flex ticket
(2) Use skywards miles for an upgrade (business to first)
(3) Purchase the tickets outright
Looking online there does not seem to be any availability. Am I missing something? Shouldn't flex fares have decent availability this far in advance?
For the upgrade, how likely are all four of us to be upgraded in advance or close to departure?
--Anecdote: I fly cpt-dxb regularly (always the later flight on Thursday). Usually there are 4-5 people. I've never seen it full.
For the price difference, if its too much hassle I'll probably just purchase the tickets. However, I would prefer to use up some of my miles.
Regards,
I have just been able to price up 4x DXB-CPT return in F for about 93k AED.
All 4 of you are unlikely to be op-upped: the flight must be -4 in J at least, and then you will need to be ahead of solo traveller status pax. YMMV if you are iO.
#865
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: LAS//MIA
Posts: 24
Thanks for the reply eternaltransit.
This is actually a CPT-USA ticket I'm looking at.
I think I'm better off buying the seats
One last question: lets say there are four empty seats in F 60 min before departure. We are all on the upgrade list. Would EK upgrade us all? Do they withhold seats?
This is actually a CPT-USA ticket I'm looking at.
I think I'm better off buying the seats
One last question: lets say there are four empty seats in F 60 min before departure. We are all on the upgrade list. Would EK upgrade us all? Do they withhold seats?
#866
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,447
Thanks for the reply eternaltransit.
This is actually a CPT-USA ticket I'm looking at.
I think I'm better off buying the seats
One last question: lets say there are four empty seats in F 60 min before departure. We are all on the upgrade list. Would EK upgrade us all? Do they withhold seats?
This is actually a CPT-USA ticket I'm looking at.
I think I'm better off buying the seats
One last question: lets say there are four empty seats in F 60 min before departure. We are all on the upgrade list. Would EK upgrade us all? Do they withhold seats?
Status pax on board in J may use miles to upgrade once doors are closed/flight is closed. You may also use cash on board on a space available basis, but you will pay the fare difference - pursers in flight have tablets with the cost (miles or cash) pre-calculated.
#867
Moderator, Trip Reports
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA GS-2MM, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 3,697
Thread Closure.
Please continue over at the 2015 thread
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emira...ed-2015-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emira...ed-2015-a.html