Originally Posted by
bluenose17
EK412/413 is operated by an A340-500 so no lie-flat seats, EK38 is an A330-200 so again not lie flat and EK39 is a 777-300ER which again unfortunately normally operates with the non-lie flat J . And 413 is normally full in J so you would be very unlikely to get a free upgrade. Sorry for all the negative answers

Thanks, Bluenose, for your very informative answer. At least I know what to expect and so I won't be disappointed. And having the only economy class leg at the start of my trip means that things improve for the rest of my trip and I get the limos from and to Birmingham. (I won't be using the limo at CHC as I'm flying on to Blenheim).
Best wishes
Derv