A couple of questions
#1
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A couple of questions
Hello everyone, this is going to be my first flight with EK and I've long wanted to fly with them (them and SG), and I had a few questions for you all. Hope my jargon's correct.
I'll be from JFK to DXB to arrive at 19:45 in July. I'll leave DXB to ADD on the 13:30 the next day. On return, I'd like to fit in a stopover, maybe 1 or two nights. I've long wanted to see Dubai.
If I upgrade to J (which I can) on both ADD-DXB legs, what hotel and lounge treatment will I be entitled to? Car service? Meals? How much will they go for each stopover? What are my luggage allowances (I'll be bringing more on the return, that's for sure). Anything else I should know? I've tried to look for answers, but to no avail- so my apologies in advance.
However I did read a delightful story about a man who managed to drink eight bottles of champagne! Much respect.
I'll be from JFK to DXB to arrive at 19:45 in July. I'll leave DXB to ADD on the 13:30 the next day. On return, I'd like to fit in a stopover, maybe 1 or two nights. I've long wanted to see Dubai.
If I upgrade to J (which I can) on both ADD-DXB legs, what hotel and lounge treatment will I be entitled to? Car service? Meals? How much will they go for each stopover? What are my luggage allowances (I'll be bringing more on the return, that's for sure). Anything else I should know? I've tried to look for answers, but to no avail- so my apologies in advance.
However I did read a delightful story about a man who managed to drink eight bottles of champagne! Much respect.
Last edited by Parterre; Dec 30, 2011 at 1:09 am
#2
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Welcome to FT and the EK forum. Most of the information you need can be found on the EK website, but here's my thoughts anyway.
Transportation will be provided to/from your hotel for the long stopover on the way out. I'm not sure what hotel they use but I'm sure someone will be along soon who does.
There is no chauffeur service in ADD according to the list here:
http://www.emirates.com/us/english/p...available.aspx
You will be entitled to use the T3 Business Lounge while waiting to depart for ADD but unfortunately no lounge in ADD or DXB for the return:
http://www.emirates.com/us/english/f...e_lounges.aspx
There is a baggage calculator here:
http://www.emirates.com/us/english/p...alculator.aspx
Remember, you will only be entitled to the economy allowance.
Transportation will be provided to/from your hotel for the long stopover on the way out. I'm not sure what hotel they use but I'm sure someone will be along soon who does.
There is no chauffeur service in ADD according to the list here:
http://www.emirates.com/us/english/p...available.aspx
You will be entitled to use the T3 Business Lounge while waiting to depart for ADD but unfortunately no lounge in ADD or DXB for the return:
http://www.emirates.com/us/english/f...e_lounges.aspx
There is a baggage calculator here:
http://www.emirates.com/us/english/p...alculator.aspx
Remember, you will only be entitled to the economy allowance.
#3
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Thank you! I knew there was no chauffeur service in ADD, but I wasn't sure whether I was entitled-or needed- a car from the hotel in DXB to the airport on the inbound leg. I also believe they'll provide me a room for the night on the inbound; it's between 6 and 24 hours, right? But on the outbound I'll be on my own.
And thank you for pointing out that I have the economy allowance throughout, I was aware of the limits but did not know about the allowances. Thank you again!
And thank you for pointing out that I have the economy allowance throughout, I was aware of the limits but did not know about the allowances. Thank you again!
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On the outbound you will be entitled to a room at the Meridien Airport Hotel as you will be in J to ADD for which they will arrange transport to and from.
If you are travelling in J on ADD-DXB and do a stopover then you are entitled to the chauffeur on arrival at DXB.
If you are travelling in J on ADD-DXB and do a stopover then you are entitled to the chauffeur on arrival at DXB.
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No, upgraded itineraries receive only Economy class STPC allowances (viz. Millenium Hotel rather than Le Meridien).
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The key area that often leads to argument is the 6h vs 8h entitlement. If you book Y and upgrade to J, you will NOT receive an STPC voucher for a forced layover between 6-8h.
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STPC entitlement is based upon fare basis, which does not change when you upgrade. Other perks such as chauffeur drive, etc... do not depend on fare basis but rather on class of service and those are included when you upgrade.
The key area that often leads to argument is the 6h vs 8h entitlement. If you book Y and upgrade to J, you will NOT receive an STPC voucher for a forced layover between 6-8h.
The key area that often leads to argument is the 6h vs 8h entitlement. If you book Y and upgrade to J, you will NOT receive an STPC voucher for a forced layover between 6-8h.
"First Class and Business Class passengers
If the booking class for the entire outbound or inbound leg of their journey is J, D, C, I, O, F, P, Z or A.
And if upon arrival in Dubai, the connection time until the first available flight is more than 6 hours and less than 24 hours.
Long stopover expenses may also be covered in other cases, such as Skywards redemption bookings, and other rules may apply, depending on the date that the flights were booked and the fare paid."
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Your booking class for an upgraded (Y-J) journey is never any of the above, as you will be booked into a Y-class bucket before upgrading. Your booking class does not change, only your travel class.
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