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Old Jun 5, 2017, 9:51 pm
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Originally Posted by sydtogla
/O Tangent: Has anyone ever had something 'to go' from onboard? I was recently given a beautiful Pauillac from J to enjoy during my 2 day layover.
Veuve, Dom, bottle of amuse bouche all due to service recovery issues.

I generally always take a large bottle of water off.
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Old Jun 8, 2017, 9:57 pm
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So how about that British general election....

I'm wondering if anyone has thoughts on what the devalued pound could mean for EK fares? I pay in AUD usually so I'm hoping for a bit of a boost, but then again a strong USD often pushes the fares up.

Anyone got thoughts?
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Old Jun 8, 2017, 10:27 pm
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Originally Posted by eternaltransit
I haven't in EK Y for a few months - I haven't forgotten!
special meals are not limited to Y
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Old Jun 8, 2017, 10:35 pm
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Originally Posted by sydtogla
So how about that British general election....

I'm wondering if anyone has thoughts on what the devalued pound could mean for EK fares? I pay in AUD usually so I'm hoping for a bit of a boost, but then again a strong USD often pushes the fares up.

Anyone got thoughts?
I doubt there'll be much impact in the short term. IME EK Takes a few weeks to adjust to exchange rate fluctuations, and not sure how permanent the current GBP dip will be.
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Old Jun 11, 2017, 8:19 am
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Got my McDonalds in F with Dom on Thursday. Had nuggets but ate them before takeoff.

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Old Jun 11, 2017, 3:44 pm
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Originally Posted by kitesurfer
Got my McDonalds in F with Dom on Thursday. Had nuggets but ate them before takeoff.

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Old Jun 11, 2017, 5:57 pm
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Originally Posted by kitesurfer
Got my McDonalds in F with Dom on Thursday. Had nuggets but ate them before takeoff.

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Not to be judgmental (i too love McDonalds nuggets) but I don't think I would pair Dom with a quarter pounder and fries.

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Old Jun 11, 2017, 9:37 pm
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Not to be judgmental (i too love McDonalds nuggets) but I don't think I would pair Dom with a quarter pounder and fries.

It's better with fish and chips
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Old Jun 11, 2017, 9:39 pm
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I wonder if the EY Residence chef would make one of these for you?
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Old Jun 12, 2017, 2:54 pm
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Originally Posted by pokeable


Not to be judgmental (i too love McDonalds nuggets) but I don't think I would pair Dom with a quarter pounder and fries.

Agreed - Dom pairs with the McNuggets, but the quarter pounder is more for one of bigger reds on board, ime.
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Old Jun 12, 2017, 2:56 pm
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Originally Posted by sydtogla
So how about that British general election....

I'm wondering if anyone has thoughts on what the devalued pound could mean for EK fares? I pay in AUD usually so I'm hoping for a bit of a boost, but then again a strong USD often pushes the fares up.

Anyone got thoughts?
EK have got slightly more expensive ex-UK in premium but fares have dropped in Y on a GBP basis - lots of competition ex-UK and it shows in their margin that they haven't been able to offset the GBP drop since 2016.
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Old Jun 12, 2017, 9:34 pm
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Originally Posted by eternaltransit
EK have got slightly more expensive ex-UK in premium but fares have dropped in Y on a GBP basis - lots of competition ex-UK and it shows in their margin that they haven't been able to offset the GBP drop since 2016.
And F fares have gone up to compensate
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Old Jun 13, 2017, 4:59 am
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And F fares have gone up to compensate
Isn't that being spun as "no more F savers"
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Old Jun 13, 2017, 8:51 am
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Originally Posted by eternaltransit
Isn't that being spun as "no more F savers"
Savers are there just more expensive and if you add a decent stopover they end as flex plus.

I've spent a lot less this year so thanks EK for the unattractive pricing
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Old Jun 14, 2017, 12:21 pm
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Ditto. Unfortunately, my next flight will be my last flight with Emirates for a while especially when Thai are offering prices much cheaper for F....Never thought I would see the day!.
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