Originally Posted by
skywardhunter
The refund will be small. I'd take the 8hr layover if I was you. Even if you shell shell out $100 for your own hotel.
Also note if flying J on a 2-class plane on an F fare you should get access to the F lounge in DXB.
a very expensive lounge visit given the excellence of the J class lounge in Dubai which has to be one of the best "hub airline" lounges around