Originally Posted by
Will08
Does your wife have status with anyone? I would really weigh up the comfort of flying J vs flying a more efficient route in economy, especially when her second flight will be on a 777 (not sure about the first flight). 777 business class is really not that comfortable on EK and certainly not worth waiting that kind of connection time. Flight loads are pretty low at the moment and your wife could get a flight and have a row to herself.
On my flight a few days ago there were less than 100 people on an a380, there was about 7 of us in J. On my connecting flight on a 777 there was less than 50 people and about 5 in J. This meant everyone in economy had more than enough room to spread out and on the 777 were probably just as comfortable as me in the crappy J seat.
The perks of flying J EK with a long connection time is Dubai connect and getting to stay in Le Meridien as opposed to the rubbish hotel Y passengers get, however, you have stated in your wifes circumstances she would not be able to use it. It really does not make sense to fly EK J in this situation.
Thank u so much.
Mrs AF is a current Singapore Airlines Star Alliance Gold. Since I fly at best infrequently these days, we looked at this closely. We concentrated our business with a carrier based on our needs, the departure and arrival airport, flight times, safety and service. Plus benefits that when we travel together, I can use. Which is why we selected Singapore Airlines and Star Alliance.
However, the Singers/Star Alliance cost being €5k+ right now, we simply cannot justify the additional cost vs the benefit. And although I was for some time an Emirates Gold, I am no longer familiar with the latest developments at Emirates after some years as a “Armchair Flyer”
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For sure if we go for Singapore Airlines she may well get a row in Y to herself or even an upgrade to J. And for sure, these miles will count for her requalification. And a shorter journey time.all positives. But for 2-2.5k€ more?
As a private traveller these days it’s our own money so just like the in Corporate world I used to live in we want to get the best bank for the buck as they say. But Singers are 1.5€k Y and 5-6k€ J. Eye watering stuff. For the same start and end point, Emirates J is more but not that much more than Singers’ Y cost right now.
Personally, I said to Mrs AF to book with Singers then cancel with Emirates this time and be done with it. But she is also Mrs Spendthrift. Need I say more?
Thank u again Will.