Originally Posted by JenniferNAz

I know this is an old thread, but I am running into an issue and this might be a solution.

I am trying to fly US-DXB-MLE (or reverse) and can find the seat on the long haul in F that I want, but on the DXB-MLE flight there is only business currently available. Since I can't do a mixed award and I don't want to downgrade to Biz for the long haul, this might be the answer. From what I am reading, I can book the full itinerary in J and then immediately upgrade the long haul segment to F? I can then keep an eye out for the shorter leg and upgrade if it opens up at some point, if not, do the 4 hr flight in J. Does this sound correct to anyone who understands how EK works?

If this does work, I can book the flight online and then call in to do the upgrade? Is there anything else I need to know about this?

This will be my first time flying EK, something I have been wanting to try for a while. I am hoping I will get lucky and get to try out the new F somehow (was on DXB-MLE route at one point, not sure if it still is) but I can live with the 380 (and compare it to EY F apartments I flew a few years back)

Thanks for any help anyone can offer!