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Jan 9, 2016, 8:14 am
#31
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
I have an upcoming Y trip on EK412 (A380-300 Dubai -Syd) and would welcome advice about the seat plan.
On the seatplan only a few seats are showing in the rear cabin - I don't mean that most are already occupied but that most of the cabin is white space with only 9 seats showing (all occupied - exit rows plus 3 scattered throughout cabin). The front and middle cabins are almost fully allocated. Is the rear cabin likely to open up at OCLI or is there another reason for this whiteout?
Many thanks
On the seatplan only a few seats are showing in the rear cabin - I don't mean that most are already occupied but that most of the cabin is white space with only 9 seats showing (all occupied - exit rows plus 3 scattered throughout cabin). The front and middle cabins are almost fully allocated. Is the rear cabin likely to open up at OCLI or is there another reason for this whiteout?
Many thanks
If you mean white space because the cabin looks smaller than it usually is, the EK412 you are travelling may be deployed with ULH configuration and that empty space is actually the crew rest compartment.
Jan 9, 2016, 12:44 pm
#32
Join Date: May 2008
Location: PIS
Programs: BAEC Blue, and anything Amex Plat are dishing out
Posts: 253
StrikeM - you are correct of course about A380-800.
The seatplan is showing only 9 seats in total throughout the cabin: the exit rows 80 B/C/J/H, 81 A/K plus 83D 86K and 88C. The rest of the cabin is blank space - not just occupied but blank. I've tried several browsers and found the same issue. Odd.
The information about noise form above is useful, thanks, so I guess I'll stick with 77 B/C unless anyone thinks these are poor!
The seatplan is showing only 9 seats in total throughout the cabin: the exit rows 80 B/C/J/H, 81 A/K plus 83D 86K and 88C. The rest of the cabin is blank space - not just occupied but blank. I've tried several browsers and found the same issue. Odd.
The information about noise form above is useful, thanks, so I guess I'll stick with 77 B/C unless anyone thinks these are poor!
Jan 10, 2016, 12:02 am
#33
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: JED, DXB & MAN
Programs: Skywards (Platinum) / British Airways EC (Silver) / Alfursan (Silver)
Posts: 87
StrikeM - you are correct of course about A380-800.
The seatplan is showing only 9 seats in total throughout the cabin: the exit rows 80 B/C/J/H, 81 A/K plus 83D 86K and 88C. The rest of the cabin is blank space - not just occupied but blank. I've tried several browsers and found the same issue. Odd.
The information about noise form above is useful, thanks, so I guess I'll stick with 77 B/C unless anyone thinks these are poor!
The seatplan is showing only 9 seats in total throughout the cabin: the exit rows 80 B/C/J/H, 81 A/K plus 83D 86K and 88C. The rest of the cabin is blank space - not just occupied but blank. I've tried several browsers and found the same issue. Odd.
The information about noise form above is useful, thanks, so I guess I'll stick with 77 B/C unless anyone thinks these are poor!
Have you tried via the EK mobile App?
Jan 10, 2016, 7:05 am
#34
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
StrikeM - you are correct of course about A380-800.
The seatplan is showing only 9 seats in total throughout the cabin: the exit rows 80 B/C/J/H, 81 A/K plus 83D 86K and 88C. The rest of the cabin is blank space - not just occupied but blank. I've tried several browsers and found the same issue. Odd.
The information about noise form above is useful, thanks, so I guess I'll stick with 77 B/C unless anyone thinks these are poor!
The seatplan is showing only 9 seats in total throughout the cabin: the exit rows 80 B/C/J/H, 81 A/K plus 83D 86K and 88C. The rest of the cabin is blank space - not just occupied but blank. I've tried several browsers and found the same issue. Odd.
The information about noise form above is useful, thanks, so I guess I'll stick with 77 B/C unless anyone thinks these are poor!
Jan 10, 2016, 9:00 pm
#35
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: LAS/DXB
Programs: LH HON
Posts: 1,193
I have flown EK FRA-DXB-SIN last week and noticed that I have never received an itinerary / invoice stating the the amount I've paid for the ticket, which is needed to claim it back throughout my expenses. I've contacted EK and they've said that they cannot help me as I should have received it after the booking process (payment was made with CC).
However I have never received such an email, just the boarding passes upon online check-in. I have also tried calling them without any success.
Any ideas?
However I have never received such an email, just the boarding passes upon online check-in. I have also tried calling them without any success.
Any ideas?
Jan 11, 2016, 4:43 am
#36
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
I have flown EK FRA-DXB-SIN last week and noticed that I have never received an itinerary / invoice stating the the amount I've paid for the ticket, which is needed to claim it back throughout my expenses. I've contacted EK and they've said that they cannot help me as I should have received it after the booking process (payment was made with CC).
However I have never received such an email, just the boarding passes upon online check-in. I have also tried calling them without any success.
Any ideas?
However I have never received such an email, just the boarding passes upon online check-in. I have also tried calling them without any success.
Any ideas?
Jan 11, 2016, 7:31 am
#38
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 3
The segment I'm interested in is Basra to Dubai. there used to be a 10:20 flight which allowed me to catch a connection at 13:30 in Dubai, now there appears to be only a 16:30 flight which arrives too late.
Jan 11, 2016, 8:58 am
#39
Join Date: Jul 2014
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 946
the flight still exists but is only on Sunday, Monday and Thursday from Basra to Dubai. The flight at ~1620 is daily
Jan 12, 2016, 5:17 am
#40
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: AC SE100K, AA EXP, SPG Plt, HH Dmnd
Posts: 1,507
Does anyone know where Emirates sources their dates from/brand? I am absolutely in love with them.
Jan 12, 2016, 1:04 pm
#42
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 113
So I know nothing about Emirates other than I'll be taking a flight sometime in April - Business Class - DFW-Bangalore, India. I am a member of almost all US hotel chains and most the US air carriers. Although most my points are with American and Southwest for airlines and most my points are with Hilton and IHG for hotels. I do have 100k+ membership rewards and 100k+ UR. So before I book this flight I was hoping someone could give me a crash course on how to best utilize this travel for points/rewards. Company is picking up the business class ticket but I will be paying for it and getting reimbursed. I guess what I am looking for may be as simple as:
1. Be sure to signup for Emirates reward program. Here is a refer link to start with 1000 miles?
2. Be sure to xxx?
3. If you're planning to yyy then zzz first?
4. If you're already business class then aaa...
Basically I don't want to miss a perfect opportunity to get anything extra because of lack of knowledge of the product or benefits.
1. Be sure to signup for Emirates reward program. Here is a refer link to start with 1000 miles?
2. Be sure to xxx?
3. If you're planning to yyy then zzz first?
4. If you're already business class then aaa...
Basically I don't want to miss a perfect opportunity to get anything extra because of lack of knowledge of the product or benefits.
Jan 13, 2016, 12:43 am
#43
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,302
You will get bonus points for your first flight without a referral. If you want a referral which gains me points, I'll be happy to help.
All your flights will be on a 77W. Rows 6 and 7 are in a mini cabin of their own and give a much more private, exclusive feel. Row 7 appears to be first choice for most.
If you really fancy the A380, try to route through JFK using one of EK's partners to get there.
If you really fancy first and can transfer some points in, check upgrade availability before you do the transfer. Revenue seat availability does not mean upgrade availability. There will still be a window where the seat may disappear as your transfer is processed.
All your flights will be on a 77W. Rows 6 and 7 are in a mini cabin of their own and give a much more private, exclusive feel. Row 7 appears to be first choice for most.
If you really fancy the A380, try to route through JFK using one of EK's partners to get there.
If you really fancy first and can transfer some points in, check upgrade availability before you do the transfer. Revenue seat availability does not mean upgrade availability. There will still be a window where the seat may disappear as your transfer is processed.
Jan 14, 2016, 7:20 am
#44
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: JED, DXB & MAN
Programs: Skywards (Platinum) / British Airways EC (Silver) / Alfursan (Silver)
Posts: 87
I forgot to get my free flame, does anyone know how I can get it posthumously?
Jan 14, 2016, 3:54 pm
#45
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Pacific NW
Programs: AS MVP, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 126
I will have a forced overnight in Dubai on EK J, (an AS award) connecting on to Bali, about 13 hours. Does anyone know if we will need to collect checked bags? I would prefer not to.
