http://www.flyertalk.com/forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:18:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.flyertalk.com/forum http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1019012-a380-substituted-773er-both-ways.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:04 GMT Hello. I am travelling on EK3/EK4 next year and booked the flights in First Class for the A380 experience. However, last week I noticed that initially EK3 switched to a 773ER but EK4 remained the A380. I spoke with Emirates to express my... Hello.

I am travelling on EK3/EK4 next year and booked the flights in First Class for the A380 experience. However, last week I noticed that initially EK3 switched to a 773ER but EK4 remained the A380. I spoke with Emirates to express my dissatisfaction (I know they're perfectly allowed to but I'm quite annoyed as I picked them purely for the A380). Now, EK4 has also changed to the 777.

Is it likely that they'll change EK3/EK4 to a 777 without private suites in First as that'll be an even bigger change in product? Do they use the A380 as a selling tactic with no intention of actually using it on EK3/EK4?

If anyone has an experience of First on a 777, I'd be grateful to hear from you.

Many thanks,

tom139 ]]> Emirates Airlines Skywards tom139 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1019012-a380-substituted-773er-both-ways.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1019008-ot-mileage-millionaires.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:18:57 GMT Kind of Off Topic to our usual discussions.. but they do mention emirates...still...figured some would enjoy the read. http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/11/20/mileage.millionaires/index.html Kind of Off Topic to our usual discussions.. but they do mention emirates...still...figured some would enjoy the read.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/11/20...res/index.html ]]> Emirates Airlines Skywards jumanji http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1019008-ot-mileage-millionaires.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1018759-going-nz-passport-expiring-5-months.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:52:14 GMT hi, I am going to NZ from Gatwick, London with Emirates airlines. My Malaysia Passport will be expired on April next year (5 months left). I have checked with NZ immigration that my passport is fine as long as I have 3 months left before... hi,

I am going to NZ from Gatwick, London with Emirates airlines. My Malaysia Passport will be expired on April next year (5 months left). I have checked with NZ immigration that my passport is fine as long as I have 3 months left before departing from NZ.

I would like to confirm whether I will have any problems with the Emirates airlines when I try to check-in.

Any URL or references will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks ]]> Emirates Airlines Skywards robertino http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1018759-going-nz-passport-expiring-5-months.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1018661-germany-wants-force-price-hike-emirates.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:18:44 GMT more nonsense from my home country: (in german only) (http://www.n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Emirates-muss-Preise-erhoehen-article597237.html) Basically Germany wants Emirates to increase prices to the standart of the competitor with the highest prices.... more nonsense from my home country:
(in german only)

Basically Germany wants Emirates to increase prices to the standart of the competitor with the highest prices.

The Federal Office for Transportation quotes that"...because of (the low prices offered by) Emirates there was a market disturbance."

Mainly on the routes from Frankfurt to Johannesburg, Hamburg to Singapore and Berlin to Singapore. ]]> Emirates Airlines Skywards SwissCircle http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1018661-germany-wants-force-price-hike-emirates.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1018261-arabian-airpass.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:50:13 GMT Need some help/clarification from the EK brain trust..

I'd like to schedule a J flight DXB-DEL-DXB.. and would like to make use of the arabian airpass.

Once in DEL the plan would be to purchase in Y a DEL-DXB with a final return to DEL in a year or so.. the final return leg will be skipped.. this is purely to qualify for arabian airpass.

Now.. Is it possible to return to DXB on my original J flight.. while also qualifying for the arabian airpass offer (since I will book the Y ticket on the same flight)? or must I travel to DEL 1 way, and purchase the return.

Hope this makes sense.. ]]> Emirates Airlines Skywards jumanji http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1018261-arabian-airpass.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1017694-emirates-mastercard-offer-australia-new-zealand.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:11:04 GMT http://www.emirates.com/au/mastercard For a limited time, Emirates is offering all MasterCard holders discounted Business Class fares to New Zealand. This exclusive online discount is available here when you use your MasterCard to book an... http://www.emirates.com/au/mastercard

For a limited time, Emirates is offering all MasterCard holders discounted Business Class fares to New Zealand.

This exclusive online discount is available here when you use your MasterCard to book an Emirates Business Class flight to Auckland or Christchurch. Departing from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, fares start from AUD 566* one-way and AUD 1,099* return.

One-way Return
Sydney to Auckland from AUD 577* from AUD 1,121*
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These special fares are valid for departures from now until the 30th June 2010*. Offer ends 30th November 2009.

Premium Business Class Offering
Also, with Emirates Business Class you don’t need to settle for less when crossing the Tasman. Our highly competitive Business Class fares always include door-to-door Chauffeur-drive service**, 40kg luggage allowance, Emirates Lounge access, in-seat phones and email access, and of course our award-winning service.

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Chauffeur drive & Free Hotel... ]]> Emirates Airlines Skywards futaris http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1017694-emirates-mastercard-offer-australia-new-zealand.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1017535-any-cheaper-way-connect-dubai-bahrain.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:07:18 GMT I am planning to travel to Mumbai, India from New York and I have one stopover at Dubai. I'd like to visit my sister in Bahrain. When I check the Emirates site, 1 adult ticket price roundtrip from Dubai to Bahrain comes to $333.00, which is way more than our budget. Is there a way that I can travel from Dubai to Bahrain with different airlines/options with cheaper fares? My travel date is 01/15/2010 and would like to stay at Bahrain for 5 days. Any other cheaper flying options will be highly appreciated. Thanks. ]]> Emirates Airlines Skywards kay_jay http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1017535-any-cheaper-way-connect-dubai-bahrain.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1017301-skywards-redemption-question.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:35:51 GMT According to the skywards changes FAQ, redemption is now based on Zones. If i were to book a flight from Singapore to Hong Kong (which requires a transit in Dubai), that would be considered Far East to Far East right? (and not Far East to Dubai) According to the skywards changes FAQ, redemption is now based on Zones.

If i were to book a flight from Singapore to Hong Kong (which requires a transit in Dubai), that would be considered Far East to Far East right? (and not Far East to Dubai) ]]> Emirates Airlines Skywards caterpede http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1017301-skywards-redemption-question.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1017298-ua-ek-transfer-dxb.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:25:41 GMT Arriving on United from Dulles at 8:40pm and then connecting to EK to Hyderabad at 10:00pm. I know DXB is very efficient to transfer but how easy is this transfer? Arriving on United from Dulles at 8:40pm and then connecting to EK to Hyderabad at 10:00pm.

I know DXB is very efficient to transfer but how easy is this transfer? ]]> Emirates Airlines Skywards ny747 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1017298-ua-ek-transfer-dxb.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1017088-jfk-dubai-16th-nov-help-needed.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:25:49 GMT Hello, would appreciate help from someone, i am traveling tomorrow morning on the 10:40AM flight from JFK to DXB. Emirates rep says the flight is overbooked but there are empty seats online. can someone please check for me if possible, ... Hello,

would appreciate help from someone,

i am traveling tomorrow morning on the 10:40AM flight from JFK to DXB.
Emirates rep says the flight is overbooked but there are empty seats online.

can someone please check for me if possible,

Also if its true that its overbooked, would they upgrade me for free to business class since i am a Gold Class

thanks ]]> Emirates Airlines Skywards ronaldomanutd http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1017088-jfk-dubai-16th-nov-help-needed.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1016941-first-flight-emirates.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:52:16 GMT Hi All, I usually lurk around the BA and UA forums, but have found this forum very helpful for my upcoming Emirates flight. Basically, I have a few questions I would liked answered concerning my first flight with Emirates. Also it will be my... Hi All,

I usually lurk around the BA and UA forums, but have found this forum very helpful for my upcoming Emirates flight. Basically, I have a few questions I would liked answered concerning my first flight with Emirates. Also it will be my first time to the Middle East! Please see my flight details below

EK0002 LHR-DXB 29 Dec A380
EK0853 DXB-KWI 30 Dec A332
EK0858 KWI-DXB 05 Jan 777-300ER
EK0001 DXB-LHR 10 Jan A380
All in Y class (I think it is a Y or U fare, or at least a higher priced economy fare)

1) What is the best non-exit row economy seat on the A380.

2) Right now I am in the front, 42A LHR-DXB, and 43K DXB-LHR....does the curvature of the plane effect seat comfort in those seats?

3) Has anyone gotten the 48 hour before departure upgrade offer email on any of these routes?

4) I talked to Emirates on the phone and quoted me a hefty price to upgrade the whole flight (cash, not miles), meaning that it is probably busy in J class?

5) Can anyone tell me what the J class availability is for LHR out/inbound? or all the flights, whichever is easiest.

6) What is your experience with upgrading at the gate/on board, any good deals?

Thank you in advance for your insights. ;) ]]> Emirates Airlines Skywards ckl73golf http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1016941-first-flight-emirates.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1016583-melbourne-mileage-run-capital.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:46:58 GMT Hard on the heels of the $400 Melbourne - Singapore bargain comes a $312 return Melbourne - Auckland. Blacked out over Christmas till mid January, it certainly provides a kickstart to mileage for the year as you get the existing rates & bonuses by booking this year.
Cheers
Dave ]]> Emirates Airlines Skywards Dans6362 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1016583-melbourne-mileage-run-capital.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1016395-emirates-may-look-buy-more-planes-h1-profits-up.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:36:59 GMT http://www.arabianbusiness.com/57315...-amid-downturn

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/57264...e-in-h1-profit

Let's the speculations begin for which brand newest A380-900 or 787-10/11 dreamliners. It will be delayed A380 delivered due to ordered more newest Airbus A380-900 to be launch customers. ]]> Emirates Airlines Skywards N830MH http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1016395-emirates-may-look-buy-more-planes-h1-profits-up.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1016389-ek-a380-delayed.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:24:23 GMT http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/...s_7109867.html

I heard EK has been delayed A380 deliveries due to financial costly. So I am not aware about EK want to be increase more ordered A380-900 or 800 series. Let's the speculations on that one. ]]> Emirates Airlines Skywards N830MH http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1016389-ek-a380-delayed.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1016179-reward-ticket-using-skywards-miles-partner-airlines.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:52:47 GMT Hi guys, I will be making a return trip soon to JNB on EK from MAA, and will in process accumulate a little over 40,000 miles. I am looking at a reward ticket on Korean Air and I have a few questions. I am planning for SIN-ICN-NRT... Hi guys,
I will be making a return trip soon to JNB on EK from MAA, and will in process accumulate a little over 40,000 miles. I am looking at a reward ticket on Korean Air and I have a few questions.

I am planning for SIN-ICN-NRT (Singapore-Seoul/Incheon-Tokyo Narita).
According to skywards, Travel from South East Asia to Japan needs 40,000 miles.

1) Is it a return ticket?

2) Can I make a stop over in Seoul without having to use 2 separate reward tickets, in which case I will be short of miles. In other words, is a stop over included in those 40,000 miles?

3) Can I start from a city in a particular zone and end my trip in a different city, but in the same zone? Say, SIN-ICN-NRT-ICN-KUL (Start at SIN and end at KUL)

4) Can I choose 2 partner airlines on the same reward ticket? Instead of flying back from NRT to SIN (or KUL) on Korean via ICN, can I get a seat on NRT-SIN/KUL on JAL? If possible, how are the required miles calculated?

Answers will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Cheers,
VizMAX ]]> Emirates Airlines Skywards vizmax http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-airlines-skywards/1016179-reward-ticket-using-skywards-miles-partner-airlines.html