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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 3:29 am
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chinatraderjmr
 
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Originally Posted by subject2load
Hi there, they will be happy to sell you a seat in business class at check-in, provided of course there is space available on the day.

The exact cost difference however will depend on a variety of factors - not least the fare basis that was used for your original economy class ticket.

The difference between economy and business class fares can often come as a surprise, and this is a high demand route where the gap between the two is particularly marked.

You don't say when you will be travelling but just by way of example, a quick check of fares for this route based on random dates of out August 20th out and back September 3rd shows that Emirates are currently asking $1900 in economy return, but the equivalent in business class is shown as $12,790 return - so a difference of almost $11,000.

Food for thought ......
And up to $20K in F. Quite funny when you think if your traveling the other direction, depending where you begin the fares can be ridiculously cheap. CMB-DXB-LAX in F for $4000 O/W or $6000 R/T
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