Sorry,I'm a total newbie here .. so hope I'm posting this in the right spot. I can also see similar queries and I've read the info on Emirates website.... but just looking for a bit of personal imput- from experience.

I have booked the first legs of my travel for Oct 14 from Australia to Senegal using Qantas Frequent Flyer Points. Business Class.

13.10.14 QF 9 Melbourne to Dubai.
14.10.14 EK 795 Dubai to Dakar.

In manage my booking the Dubai Connect live button showed up so I went ahead and put in a reservation. I qualify time wise as a Business Class traveller however there are 7 flights leaving Dubai for Dakar before my 7.20am departure..albeit 3 separate flights (with different flight numbers/airlines) for each. Example Dubai- Doha- Madrid - Dakar. Dubai - London -Madrid- Dakar.

My questions are does the Dubai Connect button always show in manage my booking or only if you are eligible? Bear in mind I'm on the Qantas site as I booked the fare using FF. Will I get confirmation of the success of my booking application soon or only on checking in for my first flight?

It really doesn't bother me if I'm declined, I'll just spend the time in the Emirates lounge- but I'm curious.Thanks in advance for any assistance.