Business fare dus-Cmb
May 22, 2017, 7:44 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 41
Business fare dus-Cmb
In january I booked a ticket
Dus-Cmb in Y
Cmb-dus in J
Now I try to change my economy outbound journey (2 days earlier) and I have to pay an additional 380 euro's besides the 150 euro change fee, Because ticket fares have changed.
My original ticket was 1260e, the Same ticket is 1615 now.
(Compare: RT J fare would be 2500e)
Does Anyone know what is a regular RT J fare dus-Cmb?
I am in doubt about rebooking know or waiting till the price drops further...
Skywardhunter?
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Dus-Cmb in Y
Cmb-dus in J
Now I try to change my economy outbound journey (2 days earlier) and I have to pay an additional 380 euro's besides the 150 euro change fee, Because ticket fares have changed.
My original ticket was 1260e, the Same ticket is 1615 now.
(Compare: RT J fare would be 2500e)
Does Anyone know what is a regular RT J fare dus-Cmb?
I am in doubt about rebooking know or waiting till the price drops further...
Skywardhunter?
Does
May 22, 2017, 8:31 am
#2
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
You don't mention the dates of travel, obviously the more time until the flight the more flexibility you have with regards to waiting.
I don't know the regular fares for that route, but EUR2500 sounds about right for some form of Saver/Flex combo, possibly even all Flex?
There's a good chance you originally booked a Y Saver on the outbound and now only Y Flex is available (or booked Y Flex and only Flex Plus available). However it could also be an increase in the carrier-imposed surcharge or base fare, though I think the former (Saver > Flex) is more likely. In this case you have three options:
1. Wait it out and hope saver becomes available for 2 days earlier.
2. Try to find another suitable date with Saver available (3 days earlier? 4 days earlier?)
3. Bite the bullet, but call in to EK and ask them if they can waive the change fee since you're going to a higher fare type (not technically something they have to do or state they do but I've had success with this in the past and others have mentioned that they have, too). If you call you may also be able to get ideas form the agent on other options that could cost less (if you get a helpful agent, a good percentage of them are). Here it may also be worth looking at other flight timings as there may be availability in a lower fare type there.
I don't know the regular fares for that route, but EUR2500 sounds about right for some form of Saver/Flex combo, possibly even all Flex?
There's a good chance you originally booked a Y Saver on the outbound and now only Y Flex is available (or booked Y Flex and only Flex Plus available). However it could also be an increase in the carrier-imposed surcharge or base fare, though I think the former (Saver > Flex) is more likely. In this case you have three options:
1. Wait it out and hope saver becomes available for 2 days earlier.
2. Try to find another suitable date with Saver available (3 days earlier? 4 days earlier?)
3. Bite the bullet, but call in to EK and ask them if they can waive the change fee since you're going to a higher fare type (not technically something they have to do or state they do but I've had success with this in the past and others have mentioned that they have, too). If you call you may also be able to get ideas form the agent on other options that could cost less (if you get a helpful agent, a good percentage of them are). Here it may also be worth looking at other flight timings as there may be availability in a lower fare type there.
May 22, 2017, 9:07 am
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 41
You don't mention the dates of travel, obviously the more time until the flight the more flexibility you have with regards to waiting.
I don't know the regular fares for that route, but EUR2500 sounds about right for some form of Saver/Flex combo, possibly even all Flex?
There's a good chance you originally booked a Y Saver on the outbound and now only Y Flex is available (or booked Y Flex and only Flex Plus available). However it could also be an increase in the carrier-imposed surcharge or base fare, though I think the former (Saver > Flex) is more likely. In this case you have three options:
1. Wait it out and hope saver becomes available for 2 days earlier.
2. Try to find another suitable date with Saver available (3 days earlier? 4 days earlier?)
3. Bite the bullet, but call in to EK and ask them if they can waive the change fee since you're going to a higher fare type (not technically something they have to do or state they do but I've had success with this in the past and others have mentioned that they have, too). If you call you may also be able to get ideas form the agent on other options that could cost less (if you get a helpful agent, a good percentage of them are). Here it may also be worth looking at other flight timings as there may be availability in a lower fare type there.
I don't know the regular fares for that route, but EUR2500 sounds about right for some form of Saver/Flex combo, possibly even all Flex?
There's a good chance you originally booked a Y Saver on the outbound and now only Y Flex is available (or booked Y Flex and only Flex Plus available). However it could also be an increase in the carrier-imposed surcharge or base fare, though I think the former (Saver > Flex) is more likely. In this case you have three options:
1. Wait it out and hope saver becomes available for 2 days earlier.
2. Try to find another suitable date with Saver available (3 days earlier? 4 days earlier?)
3. Bite the bullet, but call in to EK and ask them if they can waive the change fee since you're going to a higher fare type (not technically something they have to do or state they do but I've had success with this in the past and others have mentioned that they have, too). If you call you may also be able to get ideas form the agent on other options that could cost less (if you get a helpful agent, a good percentage of them are). Here it may also be worth looking at other flight timings as there may be availability in a lower fare type there.
May 22, 2017, 11:13 am
#4
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
- Eat the difference and pay now
- Hold out hoping for an imrpovement in fares with the equal risk of them going up further.
PS: Saltire74 will be along shortly to advise you to check the cost of buying up to J for the outbound as it may be not much more than the change fee + fare difference for your change of date, this is also something you should look at. M3red will also be along to lament the fact that fares have been going up steadily and savers are in short demand and you're lucky to have options and not be living in DXB like he is
If it helps, the EK call centers are actually quite good as far as airlines go and there's usually little to no wait and they're very friendly and somewhat intelligent (i.e. understand what you are asking) as opposed to some other airlines (and businesses in general, my current annoyance being banks)...anyway, so give them a call and see what options they can offer you.
May 23, 2017, 7:21 am
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 41
So I am thinking about taking the upgrade. This will cost me 1100 instead of 550, but means 2 flights in J.
I am thinking of doing a 10hour stopover in Dubai. arriving friday night late, departing in the morning 10.10h.
Do you think i will be able to take complimentary chauffeur service from and to the airport? Or doesn't that work with such a short stopover?
I am thinking of doing a 10hour stopover in Dubai. arriving friday night late, departing in the morning 10.10h.
Do you think i will be able to take complimentary chauffeur service from and to the airport? Or doesn't that work with such a short stopover?
May 23, 2017, 7:45 am
#6
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
So I am thinking about taking the upgrade. This will cost me 1100 instead of 550, but means 2 flights in J.
I am thinking of doing a 10hour stopover in Dubai. arriving friday night late, departing in the morning 10.10h.
Do you think i will be able to take complimentary chauffeur service from and to the airport? Or doesn't that work with such a short stopover?
I am thinking of doing a 10hour stopover in Dubai. arriving friday night late, departing in the morning 10.10h.
Do you think i will be able to take complimentary chauffeur service from and to the airport? Or doesn't that work with such a short stopover?
May 23, 2017, 8:00 am
#8
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,611
May 23, 2017, 8:53 am
#10
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
May 25, 2017, 6:30 am
#11
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 41
So, interesting development.
I called them to upgrade and change dates. Halfway through the rebooking/payment procedure the line disconnected.
Now when I look at my booking, it already shows business class on the new dates, although I havent paid yet.
What are your thoughts? Take the chance or call them to show them the mistake (although the question is if the actual tickets are really issued...)
I called them to upgrade and change dates. Halfway through the rebooking/payment procedure the line disconnected.
Now when I look at my booking, it already shows business class on the new dates, although I havent paid yet.
What are your thoughts? Take the chance or call them to show them the mistake (although the question is if the actual tickets are really issued...)