EK413 not available but F and A showing on EF
Jan 31, 2012, 12:16 am
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 54
EK413 not available but F and A showing on EF
Have booked a flight from SYD to DXB on 21 Dec in first. Both the 6am flight and the flight via BKK show as options in the booking window but EK412 the direct evening service shows as unavailabe, however expert flyer shows both A and F availability. Any ideas as to why? I would have thought if these classes show on EF they would show in the booking window?
Have currently chosen the 777 via BKK which is fine, but am curious as to the reason.
Have currently chosen the 777 via BKK which is fine, but am curious as to the reason.
Jan 31, 2012, 9:05 am
#3
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: OSL
Programs: BA Gold | SK Gold | A3 Gold
Posts: 4,553
If you're only flying to DXB they'll force you onto a flight with a connection, and keep the direct flight for people connecting from Europe/ USA. Since EF POS is UK/ USA, you see availability when actually there is none.
Feb 1, 2012, 5:30 am
#6
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: OSL
Programs: BA Gold | SK Gold | A3 Gold
Posts: 4,553
It really depends on where the revenue is coming in from etc. and may vary based on POS. DXB - SIN you're usually forced onto the flight via CMB or the 354 because they want to keep space on the 404 and 432 for pax from Australia and for connections from the US. From Europe you still get funny connections with 8 hr layovers in CMB and MLE.
