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subject2load
Thanks for the suggestion. It does sound an attractive option when you put it like that !
However, I would think it's far from certain that they will offer to switch me from LGW to LHR (?). There is an alternative departure at a similar time from LGW (EK012) and perhaps they will direct me to that. Then again, there is every possibility that I could be affected by a post-booking equipment change on EK012 in the same way that I have already been affected by EK016.
My itinerary actually involves a stay for a few days in UAE (and Jordan) anyway, so the "longer layover" you mention would not be an influencing factor in this case.
EK12 is 4 hours earlier than EK16 rather than similar. With the airline dropping 1st class on that service that day, I doubt that there would be any issue rebooking you on a flight from Heathrow, though if you prefer to take EK12 , I'm sure that would not be an issue
If considering EK8 ( as suggested ) then , since your preference seems to be the 777, then EK12 would seem a better option
Once you have your preferred option decided, give EK a call and should be able to get it done
If you have a fare that is restricted by flight number, then if you choose to make futther changes later, those restrictions will apply on future changes. EK does ( or has ) had cheaper ex UK fares limited to certain services