Originally Posted by TabeaK

Thanks, learned something.

As a result of the first dispute, I got the ticket price back (the credit card company sided with me, then Emirates processed the refund), but kept the seat reservation fee, claiming that the seats are still "open" - whatever that means. As a result I filed several additional refund requests with Emirates specifically for the seat reservation fee - they did not respond. I thus re-opened the credit card claim for the missing seat reservation fee - this time the credit card company sided with Emirates - no additional details provided, beyond "Services were renderred" - I am about to re-dispute the closed claim again - maybe third time is a charm.

I have in all cases provided the evidence of my claims with Emirates...