Fare changes 2015
Jan 13, 2015, 6:33 am
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 184
Fare changes 2015
In February 2015, we’ll increase the number of fare types that we offer. So you’ll have even more control over the type of ticket you buy and more ways to earn extra Miles.
The new fares in Economy Class and Business Class will be called Special, Saver, Flex and Flex Plus*. In First Class, you can choose from Flex and Flex Plus. Special will be our most affordable fare, with some limitations on refunds and changes. Flex and Flex Plus fares will offer the most Miles and more options to change your travel.
So whether you want the maximum number of Miles, the best price for a weekend getaway or the greatest flexibility for an upcoming business trip, you can find a fare to suit your travel needs.
You can see all fare types and their benefits when you book on emirates.com or via The Emirates App. Our teams at ticketing offices and Contact Centres will also be able to explain and offer all fare types. Your ticket will always show the type of fare you have purchased.
To see how many Miles you can earn on each fare type, simply enter your travel origin and destination into our Miles Calculator.
The new fares in Economy Class and Business Class will be called Special, Saver, Flex and Flex Plus*. In First Class, you can choose from Flex and Flex Plus. Special will be our most affordable fare, with some limitations on refunds and changes. Flex and Flex Plus fares will offer the most Miles and more options to change your travel.
So whether you want the maximum number of Miles, the best price for a weekend getaway or the greatest flexibility for an upcoming business trip, you can find a fare to suit your travel needs.
You can see all fare types and their benefits when you book on emirates.com or via The Emirates App. Our teams at ticketing offices and Contact Centres will also be able to explain and offer all fare types. Your ticket will always show the type of fare you have purchased.
To see how many Miles you can earn on each fare type, simply enter your travel origin and destination into our Miles Calculator.
Jan 13, 2015, 6:58 am
#5
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,826
so continue to by flex not flex plus. Flex plus will be a Y full fare and probably very expensive.
Jan 13, 2015, 7:07 am
#6
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 1,941
Oh no, not another enhancement!!
Antinori was previously with Lufthansa. Whenever LH uses the line: "We will unveil a brand new range of fare types, based on valuable feedback from our members" (this is what the email I received says) it means that 90% of travellers will be screwed left, right and center.
Antinori was previously with Lufthansa. Whenever LH uses the line: "We will unveil a brand new range of fare types, based on valuable feedback from our members" (this is what the email I received says) it means that 90% of travellers will be screwed left, right and center.
Jan 13, 2015, 7:16 am
#8
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 14
So having a quick look for one of the sectors I fly in Y class, this is what the numbers are looking like:
KHI - DXB - LHR
Current
Saver = 1875 (one way)
Flex = 3750 (one way)
NEW
Special = 938 (one way)
Saver = 1312 (one way)
Flex = 2625 (one way)
Flex Plus = 3750 (one way)
I used to book most of my Y travel using the FLEX fares originating from KHI, mainly because of double TIER miles and also the flexibility to change. I will probably need to revisit.
By the looks of it, EK is making it harder to attain status flying economy.
KHI - DXB - LHR
Current
Saver = 1875 (one way)
Flex = 3750 (one way)
NEW
Special = 938 (one way)
Saver = 1312 (one way)
Flex = 2625 (one way)
Flex Plus = 3750 (one way)
I used to book most of my Y travel using the FLEX fares originating from KHI, mainly because of double TIER miles and also the flexibility to change. I will probably need to revisit.
By the looks of it, EK is making it harder to attain status flying economy.
Jan 13, 2015, 7:49 am
#10
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 1,941
So having a quick look for one of the sectors I fly in Y class, this is what the numbers are looking like:
KHI - DXB - LHR
Current
Saver = 1875 (one way)
Flex = 3750 (one way)
NEW
Special = 938 (one way)
Saver = 1312 (one way)
Flex = 2625 (one way)
Flex Plus = 3750 (one way)
I used to book most of my Y travel using the FLEX fares originating from KHI, mainly because of double TIER miles and also the flexibility to change. I will probably need to revisit.
By the looks of it, EK is making it harder to attain status flying economy.
KHI - DXB - LHR
Current
Saver = 1875 (one way)
Flex = 3750 (one way)
NEW
Special = 938 (one way)
Saver = 1312 (one way)
Flex = 2625 (one way)
Flex Plus = 3750 (one way)
I used to book most of my Y travel using the FLEX fares originating from KHI, mainly because of double TIER miles and also the flexibility to change. I will probably need to revisit.
By the looks of it, EK is making it harder to attain status flying economy.
Let's wait what the ticket conditions will look like. If they also introduce change fees for FLEX, then I will just become opportunistic and fly whoever is cheapest on my route.
I am quite surprised about this move of Emirates, as I find the cheapest flex fares today already quite expensive relative to business fares. Also, why do they reduce mileage earnings even more if they already have one of the worse earn/burn ratios in the industry? Maybe Emirates is running out of additional landing rights in Europe, so they now try and milk the cow?
Jan 13, 2015, 8:02 am
#11
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: London, UK
Posts: 1,095
Before the moaning gets really underway, let's wait and see how the fares vs. miles earned works out. Remember that just being here on FT we are all atypical travellers - the large majority don't really care about miles, they care about price, schedule and/or service.
TaipeiWang, I'm interested to see that you've got an image of the new booking engine - I can't get that online yet. I took part in some user testing last year but didn't mention it here as it would break EK's confidentiality. The site then was a bit of a dog's dinner, trying to do too many things at once, but I'd like to see if it's been made easier.
There were also some other fare features tested in that session, which haven't emerged (yet) but might go down well with at least some of the people on this forum.
I'm not an EK apologist (quite the opposite really) but remember, nobody makes you fly Emirates or any other airline. So if you're not happy with the scheme, as part of all the factors you consider in choosing an airline... fly with someone else!
TaipeiWang, I'm interested to see that you've got an image of the new booking engine - I can't get that online yet. I took part in some user testing last year but didn't mention it here as it would break EK's confidentiality. The site then was a bit of a dog's dinner, trying to do too many things at once, but I'd like to see if it's been made easier.
There were also some other fare features tested in that session, which haven't emerged (yet) but might go down well with at least some of the people on this forum.
I'm not an EK apologist (quite the opposite really) but remember, nobody makes you fly Emirates or any other airline. So if you're not happy with the scheme, as part of all the factors you consider in choosing an airline... fly with someone else!
Jan 13, 2015, 8:03 am
#12
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: KYE
Posts: 4,156
Something tells me that this enhancement was referred to internally as the shakedown. It aligns loyalty with revenue. If you do a couple return LAX-AKL to hit Gold on a 750 dollar fare then you'll be hit hard.
If you do F paid, little is changing. Although I'm not holding my breath for shakedown 1.1 when redemption levels will be 'brought into line' with earn levels.
If you do F paid, little is changing. Although I'm not holding my breath for shakedown 1.1 when redemption levels will be 'brought into line' with earn levels.
Jan 13, 2015, 8:07 am
#13
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: KYE
Posts: 4,156
Also gone are the days of upgrading a special fare onboard. There's almost 55% hike on those!!! AKL-SYD not showing (Sorry, information for this route is currently unavailable. Please try again later.)
SYD-AKL jumping to 16.5k instead of 12.5k
But upon checking BEY-DXB which is of similar cost, it shows 19.5k for onboard upgrade from saver vs 12.5k from flex/current!
SYD-AKL jumping to 16.5k instead of 12.5k
But upon checking BEY-DXB which is of similar cost, it shows 19.5k for onboard upgrade from saver vs 12.5k from flex/current!
