Originally Posted by
warakorn
You are referring to a pro-rata calculation.
HAM-DXB-CPT-DXB-HAM is 25,017 km.
DXB-HAM is 4,888 km. That is 19.5%.
OP got 8% back.
8% in 19.5% is 41%.
How do you actually calculate this "actual cost difference"? This is the big question.
If this goes to trial, EK has to lower its pants and detail out how it got to these 18%. (corrected: it is 8%).
I dont think Emirates is keen on doing this and is rather willing to settle in this case.
Your math almost holds up. As I already stated and you concur it is 19.5% of the total ticketed distance that is affected by downgrade. OP indicates to have been offered 8% of total ticket cost as refund. If F was indeed roughly double the cost of J on the day of purchase that is an accurate calculation and compensation should indeed be in the 7-10% range.