Dubai to London cash upgrade a rip off
Jul 29, 2014, 2:42 pm
#8
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
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Jul 29, 2014, 9:46 pm
#9
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: La Quinta
Programs: Lufthansa, Starwood Preferred Guest, Hyatt Gold Passport, Avis
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I'm a little disturbed by the word rip off. They ask for a price and if it is in your opinion to high just leave it. Why didn't you buy a J Class ticket at first?
Jul 30, 2014, 2:30 am
#10
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
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It is a simple case of supply and demand. The demand for f and j to London is very strong, and people will pay hence the prices charged.
Jul 30, 2014, 4:42 am
#11
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Location: Netherlands
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But where is it stated that holding an economy ticket entitles you to a "bargain" or "reasonable" upgrade offer?
If upgrades could be had for a "cheap" amount, regardless of economy ticket type held, and regardless of how full the business cabin already is, or is expected to be, why would anyone buy a business-class seat outright, when it is "better value" to buy a cheap economy seat, and upgrade cheaply?
If upgrades could be had for a "cheap" amount, regardless of economy ticket type held, and regardless of how full the business cabin already is, or is expected to be, why would anyone buy a business-class seat outright, when it is "better value" to buy a cheap economy seat, and upgrade cheaply?
Jul 30, 2014, 9:03 am
#13
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Kuwait
Posts: 366
The real ripoff with EK holidays is they book you into a flex bucket at a flex price but give you saver miles and fare rules. Try booking a ticket online directly next time and when you approach EK holidays book the hotel/excursion and provide them with your EK ref code. Upgrades will be cheaper that way