Originally Posted by
onfo
Many thanks for taking the time to reply and provide me with the answer. Quite helpful!
NB: I did some further research and learned that AS Awards on EK do not qualify for Dubai Connect, which is the service that offers the free hotel. I'll update the wiki accordingly so edgewood49 needn't take the time to reply again.
Ok this subject has been discussed too times than not, so here is the best advise I can give you from someone who has done this and has four more flights booked.
Once you have your reservations confirmed take that and call EK and asking them to book the hotel and or car service. If you get a negative try again another day.
There have been some hiccups now and then regarding exactly what you get and what you don't. AS will tell you call EK, I also have an EK FF account for my paid trips, that also helps a bit.
Hope this helps you as there really is no secret bullet I can tell you given the redemption the flights alone is sufficient for me too many of us American's have this entitlement mentality when using points overseas, NOT meant to offend anyone in this room. Burning 150K a year traveling you see a lot