Nov 17, 2012, 3:07 pm
Last edit by: Zol
Originally Posted by Randy Petersen
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The Newbie Lounge is a place where you can get answers to your questions about Emirates and the Skywards program. No question is too stupid, nothing is taken for granted, and anything about Emirates you were afraid to ask elsewhere, or weren't sure where to ask, you can ask here.
We realize that FlyerTalk is a huge place. Until you learn your way around, feel free to post here without fear of retribution or reprimands for not using search. Our volunteer Moderators will be monitoring the lounge to assist you in finding your answers but I think you'll find that all members of FlyerTalk are here to assist you with answers and advice.
We're all glad you are here.
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Feb 13, 2011, 11:48 am
#91
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You will be on the A380 for this flight as well if you are flying prior to 27th March. Although there is a high probability that if EK has further delay in getting clearance from PVG to put the A380 there then this could continue further on the EK 384/385 service.
Feb 14, 2011, 4:19 pm
#92
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Feb 16, 2011, 11:47 am
#93
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Connecting at ATH
I am flying BA640 in Club Europe connecting to EK106 to DXB. Connecting time is 2 hrs 15 mins. I will be checking baggage so will have to collect & recheck with EK.
Is this risky? > Is it better to take the flight the night before and stay overnight at the Sofitel? . I will be flying F on EK.
I realise there is EK104 at 22.25 but this is unreliable & gets cancelled frequently plus it arrives too late for my EK384 connection in DXB to HKG.
Is this risky? > Is it better to take the flight the night before and stay overnight at the Sofitel? . I will be flying F on EK.
I realise there is EK104 at 22.25 but this is unreliable & gets cancelled frequently plus it arrives too late for my EK384 connection in DXB to HKG.
Feb 16, 2011, 12:00 pm
#94
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I am flying BA640 in Club Europe connecting to EK106 to DXB. Connecting time is 2 hrs 15 mins. I will be checking baggage so will have to collect & recheck with EK.
Is this risky? > Is it better to take the flight the night before and stay overnight at the Sofitel? . I will be flying F on EK.
I realise there is EK104 at 22.25 but this is unreliable & gets cancelled frequently plus it arrives too late for my EK384 connection in DXB to HKG.
Is this risky? > Is it better to take the flight the night before and stay overnight at the Sofitel? . I will be flying F on EK.
I realise there is EK104 at 22.25 but this is unreliable & gets cancelled frequently plus it arrives too late for my EK384 connection in DXB to HKG.
ATH is very convenient airport and you will not have any problem with your connection time, The only thing you have to worry about is any possible delay from LHR. Actually, I believe that will take you less than 30 minutes from your disembarkation to reach the Emirates check in desk. There are no queues on the passport control although there is an issue with BA's priority luggage tag
but don't worry as far your flight is on time.It was probably the best First class offer i had ever seen, i booked 3 First returns to Asian destinations
PS I checked on expertflyer where says that BA640 72% is on time and the average delay is 18m.
Feb 17, 2011, 12:41 am
#95
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Location: Germany
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First - I have booked flights online with Emirates and have the option to add hotels - if I do will I earn Skywards miles?
Second - I received an email stating that if I saty at any Hilton Hotel I will receive 500 Skywards miles - I'm booked into a Hilton in 2 weeks - do I just take my Skywards card withme wheen I check-in or do I need to do something else please?
Thanks.
Second - I received an email stating that if I saty at any Hilton Hotel I will receive 500 Skywards miles - I'm booked into a Hilton in 2 weeks - do I just take my Skywards card withme wheen I check-in or do I need to do something else please?
Thanks.
Feb 17, 2011, 5:28 am
#96
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Hi,
I have an itin in june/july with EK, routing is FRA-DXB-BKK-HKG, KUL-DXB-FRA with Stopovers in DXB, BKK and HKG. When im on EK.com it shows me that my Passenger Information is "Incomplete". When i want to edit it, every field i filled in just says "OnRecord". Is that correct and the way it should be?
I have an itin in june/july with EK, routing is FRA-DXB-BKK-HKG, KUL-DXB-FRA with Stopovers in DXB, BKK and HKG. When im on EK.com it shows me that my Passenger Information is "Incomplete". When i want to edit it, every field i filled in just says "OnRecord". Is that correct and the way it should be?
Feb 17, 2011, 5:32 am
#97
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Although it is not something to worry about before flying, it does seem to be a glitch in the MMB system. The reason it says "incomplete" seems to be that EK.com wants next of kin details included if you are flying to/from the EU. However, if you try to enter them it always says the telephone number is incorrect (whatever you enter!) Not a big problem but a niggle that they need to sort out.
Feb 17, 2011, 6:32 am
#98
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Feb 17, 2011, 6:39 am
#99
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Feb 17, 2011, 2:16 pm
#100
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Hi new old kid on the block. Have always done LHR - KUL with either MH or SQ. Trying out EK this trip via DXB. Whats' shopping like in DXB compared to LHR LGW, Changi or KLIA? Grateful for any advice.
Feb 17, 2011, 2:47 pm
#101
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Hot to Emirates mall, don't forget your ski, you will love it....:-::-:
Last edited by MarkusToe; Feb 17, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Feb 17, 2011, 5:43 pm
#102
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Feb 17, 2011, 5:48 pm
#103
Join Date: Feb 2011
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hi,
i am flying BNE-ZRH in economy in a few months and am trying to pick a decent airline. unfortunately emirates has changed their planes and might now be rather crappy??
i am doing it non-stop and have to go directly from airport to office at the end of it so i am trynig to pick a half decent seat.. last time i did it i flew EK and the schedule & A340 was verrry comfortable.
now the EK schedule is not so good (refuelling stop in SIN) and they fly a 777-300ER BNE-DXB, then a 777-200 DXB-ZRH.... no one is happy with these seats, are the ten-abreast seats really that terrible?
other airline options i have are CX (on an A330 then a 744) or TG (on a 777-200/300 then an A340)... would any of these be better?? most important to me is a good schedule, comfortable seat so i can sleep and decent IFE.
i am flying BNE-ZRH in economy in a few months and am trying to pick a decent airline. unfortunately emirates has changed their planes and might now be rather crappy??
i am doing it non-stop and have to go directly from airport to office at the end of it so i am trynig to pick a half decent seat.. last time i did it i flew EK and the schedule & A340 was verrry comfortable.
now the EK schedule is not so good (refuelling stop in SIN) and they fly a 777-300ER BNE-DXB, then a 777-200 DXB-ZRH.... no one is happy with these seats, are the ten-abreast seats really that terrible?
other airline options i have are CX (on an A330 then a 744) or TG (on a 777-200/300 then an A340)... would any of these be better?? most important to me is a good schedule, comfortable seat so i can sleep and decent IFE.
Feb 17, 2011, 6:05 pm
#104
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Dannnnn
I moved your post to the Newbies lounge. You'll get a more favorable and timely response here.
And welcome to FT and the EK forum by the way.
Cheers
SIMON
(eightblack)
Moderator-EK Forum
I moved your post to the Newbies lounge. You'll get a more favorable and timely response here.
And welcome to FT and the EK forum by the way.
Cheers
SIMON
(eightblack)
Moderator-EK Forum
Feb 17, 2011, 6:49 pm
#105
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With the more expensive SGD, alcohol at DXB is slightly cheaper (in USD). DXB is supposed to be one of the cheapest places for duty free shopping (and the sales figures seem to support that), but I haven't compared prices of anything else.