Originally Posted by
ft4lyf
I booked the BOM flight leaving at 10AM; consequently will have a stop in DXB.
EK (via chat) said that my itinerary does not qualify for Dubai Connect since I could have taken the 04:30AM BOM-DXB flight and had the shortest trip.
Is this correct?
Correct.
Originally Posted by
ft4lyf
Another question:
If I stick to my flights and "stop" overnight in Dubai - will I qualify for a chaffeur drive to/from a hotel in DXB or do I need to get a taxi on my own?
(currently there is no option to add a chaffeur drive in DXB on "manage my booking")
You will qualify for CD in Dubai if you are flying J/F. You will need to exit immigration and customs and then go over to the Chauffeur Drive desk just as you exit. They will help you with booking a car for dropoff to and pickup from your hotel. I just did it for EK503->EK201 last week.
PS: Depending on when you booked your ticket and if you are staying for more than 24 hours in Dubai, you may get a free hotel on EK.