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Yes, they introduced these a month ago.Originally Posted by edy4eva
As an observation: I searched for SYD-DXB and got 180AED for taxes and fees, the other way around comes in at 274AUD. Could it be they've implemented the fuel surcharge ex-AU itineraries already?
http://www.traveldaily.com.au/news/t...rcharges/90879
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http://www.traveldaily.com.au/news/t...rcharges/90879
That doesn't make any sense, the fuel surcharges that I saw do not align with any of the ones mentioned on that page and are for paid tickets not awards.Originally Posted by ft101
Yes, they introduced these a month ago.http://www.traveldaily.com.au/news/t...rcharges/90879
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Dave Noble , Mar 30, 2013 4:17 pm
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There have been fuel fines ex AU for a while. That web page linked to is quite old - That "breaking news" broke in Feb 12Originally Posted by edy4eva
That doesn't make any sense, the fuel surcharges that I saw do not align with any of the ones mentioned on that page and are for paid tickets not awards.
Looking at paid one way SYD-DXB in business or 1st class there is a $200 fuel surcharge plus taxes of $81. In economy the surcharge is $60
for a r/t ticket there is a surcharge each way
Originating in DXB, there is no surcharge for DXB-SYD either one way or return
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Just logged in To Emirates. Tried BHX-DXB-SGN return economy. Result £85.40 or 11,831 miles extra for a reward saver ticket. Checked non-reward flights and no increase in price at all!!!!!
What a rip and a slap in the face for FFs.
What a rip and a slap in the face for FFs.
Is anyone able to access an Upgrade Reward to check if the YQ is being added to these?
It seems to me that Upgrade Rewards have disappeared from the website for now (along with some flight options) so I suppose it takes a while to get everything aligned.
It seems to me that Upgrade Rewards have disappeared from the website for now (along with some flight options) so I suppose it takes a while to get everything aligned.
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lightyear40 , Mar 31, 2013 4:13 am
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It seems to me that Upgrade Rewards have disappeared from the website for now (along with some flight options) so I suppose it takes a while to get everything aligned.
Same problem was going to upgrade DXB-SIN, SIN-MEL (Y flex ticket) yesterday, but when I went back online last night they were upgrading the Emirates site. Tried today and both upgrades have now disappeared.Originally Posted by ft101
Is anyone able to access an Upgrade Reward to check if the YQ is being added to these?It seems to me that Upgrade Rewards have disappeared from the website for now (along with some flight options) so I suppose it takes a while to get everything aligned.
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jackiedada , Apr 1, 2013 4:01 am
Good to finally get the confo that upgrades were spared the fuel surcharge. I personally think that reward tickets aren't that much of a value as using miles for upgrades is.
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Included in that email about fuel surcharges on redemptions, I was advised that to align with Qantass they are increasing the mileage accumulation for flights to/from Aust. but also increasing the number of miles needed for reward redemptions, and that you should use your miles before 1 July. Well I have quite a number of miles accumulated but I have no travel plans before 1 July, and so my miles are going to be effectively devalued by, in my estimate, 30%. Thanks very much Emirates. Another kick in the face to a loyal frequent flyer.
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Dave Noble , Apr 3, 2013 12:37 pm
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Are you using points for travel originating in Australia? If not, then you are not affectedOriginally Posted by soloman1
Included in that email about fuel surcharges on redemptions, I was advised that to align with Qantass they are increasing the mileage accumulation for flights to/from Aust. but also increasing the number of miles needed for reward redemptions, and that you should use your miles before 1 July. Well I have quite a number of miles accumulated but I have no travel plans before 1 July, and so my miles are going to be effectively devalued by, in my estimate, 30%. Thanks very much Emirates. Another kick in the face to a loyal frequent flyer.
For travel originating in Australia, points earning is at the new rates as are redemptions. For travel originating elsewhere, then the current earning/redemption rates apply
If you do need to use miles for travel originating in Australia, then indeed, there is a loss
e.g. fly DXB-SYD-DXB , the old rates apply whereas SYD-DXB-SYD, the new ones apply
If you can plan travel such that paid travel originates in Australia, but redemptions originate elsewhere, you can come out ahead
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If you can plan travel such that paid travel originates in Australia, but redemptions originate elsewhere, you can come out ahead
BRILLIANT! Thanks for the tip. I hope that they do not read this hehe!Originally Posted by Dave Noble
Are you using points for travel originating in Australia? If not, then you are not affected.....................(repetition deleted)If you can plan travel such that paid travel originates in Australia, but redemptions originate elsewhere, you can come out ahead
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Is it just me or when you try to book a rewards flight it defaults to showing you the miles cost to cover the carrier imposed charges and no amount of clicking on the option to pay these charges with cash changes anything?