Originally Posted by
weeklyflyer77
So having a quick look for one of the sectors I fly in Y class, this is what the numbers are looking like:
KHI - DXB - LHR
Current
Saver = 1875 (one way)
Flex = 3750 (one way)
NEW
Special = 938 (one way)
Saver = 1312 (one way)
Flex = 2625 (one way)
Flex Plus = 3750 (one way)
I used to book most of my Y travel using the FLEX fares originating from KHI, mainly because of double TIER miles and also the flexibility to change. I will probably need to revisit.
By the looks of it, EK is making it harder to attain status flying economy.
Did the same check for my routes, only FLEX PLUS keeps the mileage earning the same as in the current model. FLEX is less.
Let's wait what the ticket conditions will look like. If they also introduce change fees for FLEX, then I will just become opportunistic and fly whoever is cheapest on my route.
I am quite surprised about this move of Emirates, as I find the cheapest flex fares today already quite expensive relative to business fares. Also, why do they reduce mileage earnings even more if they already have one of the worse earn/burn ratios in the industry? Maybe Emirates is running out of additional landing rights in Europe, so they now try and milk the cow?