jy3

How many miles can I get from the route KIX-DXB on EK with class W?
Or is it zero?

I also have this ticket from DXB-OTP with FZ with class E, is there anything I can do with this?
Or is it close to nothing?

I don't have any miles with Skywards and I barely take EK since I mostly travel through other routes, so I was going to save these miles to either Korean air or Japan air but it seems like they don't accept class W..

Any advice for me? Thank you!

skywardhunter

The actual fare bucket (T, M, W, etc) is not that relevant as you need to know if it is an EK saver, flex or flex plus. Then you can look it up on the Skywards calculator: https://www.emirates.com/account/za/...alculator.aspx

blueeagle3

Hey all!
Im not sure, whether this is the correct Thread, but as i could not find any better suited, i am asking my Question in here..

So, is there any possibility getting 250 Skywards Points for free? Like using Emiles or Erewards? Or anything alike?
I am these few points short on my award any my miles will expire 31st of July...so i am really in a hurry


All help appreciated!

skywardhunter

Stay at a Marriot, Radisson, Starwood property, rent a car from Dollar or Hertz, etc. but not sure they'll credit by the 31st.

Can transfer Amex MR from certain countries and SPG points as well.

blueeagle3

Thanks for the reply - didnt know about the Amex thing...will check it out!



Still: I guess, this transfer works from 1000 MR's on, so there would be some points sitting in my Skywards Account afterwards...As I am just looking for 250 Points, i'm still open for suggestions

thomasop

I'm booking a ticket SIN-DXB-LHR and want to credit to BAEC to get to Silver status by booking EK metal with QF flight number. Separately, though, I want to use Skywards miles to upgrade from Y to C if possible. I can't seem to find the answers anywhere on this forum/airline websites, but could someone help me out with the following:

(1) If I enter my BAEC number at booking, can I still use my EK status to get additional baggage allowance and lounge access in DXB (although if I can upgrade to C this will only matter for additional baggage)?

(2) When using Skywards miles on QF-ticketed, EK-metal flights, how do upgrades work in terms of booking, and how do QF fare classes convert to EK's redemption chart?

m3red

Not sure, would this even be possible? Would you not have to use QF miles?

notaflygeek

Hello all.

Im thinking of taking my first EK flight, with my son whom is 4 years old.
The route im considering is OSL - BKK, probably in january 2017. (EK160 OSL-DXB & EK384 DXB-BKK)

I have a certain unease with flying, which started after my latest long haul fligh some five years ago.
Dont want FoF holding me back from travelling and certainly not transfer my unease to my son.
I have read several places that forward placement in the cabin can help a bit, with regards to movements, sounds etc (as well as service level!)
So, with that in mind, im thinking first class on above flights might alleviate my FoF enough that im able to relax and enjoy. Also the premium for F is not that high compared to j on other carriers.

But im really stumped by the seating, i assume my son would like to be seated next to window, what would the optimal spot for me as a parent be? Behind/in front or in middle seat? Does anyone have any experience to share?

skywardhunter

middle seat adjacent. Welcome to FT and good job on catching on quick on the need for extensive abbreviation

notaflygeek

Thank you for your reply skywardhunter.
As for the abbreviations (abbreaviations?? ), i must confess to slightly higher than average googling

m3red

Except that won't work on the Dxb bkk leg if it's the a380 as the seats are staggered unlike the 77w

eternaltransit

It will be staggered - it's EK384.

notaflygeek: if you have a fear of flying because of turbulence, then I'm sorry to have to warn you that EK384 flies over the Bay of Bengal which can be notoriously turbulent all year round. It's a perfectly safe route of course, but if you have a nervous disposition you might not enjoy that sector very much, F or not.

Have you thought about a fear of flying course run by some airlines/in conjunction with them?

iRobert

Does anybody know a way to find out which aircraft ( registration ) will fly which route in the near future? Looking to find out which exact aircraft will do the route dus-dxb on sunday.

notaflygeek

Thank you for the follow up, m3red and eternaltransit.

Which seat configuration would you recommend for the A388?

eternaltransit: Yes I have considered a fof course, but for now im holding off on it, since i've gotten some other help me manage.
I have flown over the Bay of Bengal before (before my fof manifested itself) and i remember one time it was really bumpy. Fortunately turbulence is not something that is a big trigger for me.

skywardhunter

Unfortunately not. The earliest you can find out is then the outbound flight leaves DXB as naturally the same plane will (usually) fly the same route back.