New website appearance
Mar 30, 2013, 4:00 pm
#2
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Platinum status wont show for another 48 hours, despite it saying "you've joined Platinum etc..."
I like the new look and feel and the design seems to be getting cleaner and sharper. Too early to tell if it will be functional and efficient - which is the main thing.
Mar 30, 2013, 4:13 pm
#3
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Another Plat benefit I hadn't heard about before:
When you reach Platinum status, you can enjoy an extra touch of luxury by upgrading from Business to First Class on one flight sector.
If you earn 175,000 Tier Miles within 10 months of entering Platinum, you will receive a second upgrade, with our compliments.
You can also gift your upgrade to another Emirates Skywards member.
If you earn 175,000 Tier Miles within 10 months of entering Platinum, you will receive a second upgrade, with our compliments.
You can also gift your upgrade to another Emirates Skywards member.
Mar 30, 2013, 5:13 pm
#4
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Actually my mistake. The update today included the consolidation of the Skywards website into Emirates.com
Effectively, you can view and manage everything (including Business Rewards) from Emirates.com
The funny thing is that my status has changed to Platinum, but no where on the page does it tell you - that you are actually Platinum. It tells you how many tier miles you need to re-qualify etc etc. Site improvements look good and I think it makes sense to fold everything into the one portal (like most other airlines do)
Effectively, you can view and manage everything (including Business Rewards) from Emirates.com
The funny thing is that my status has changed to Platinum, but no where on the page does it tell you - that you are actually Platinum. It tells you how many tier miles you need to re-qualify etc etc. Site improvements look good and I think it makes sense to fold everything into the one portal (like most other airlines do)
Mar 30, 2013, 5:35 pm
#5
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The other new benefit (which takes a lot of the anguish away for many members who are parents) is that Plats are now also able to officially guest in up to 3 kids (as long as they are all Skysurfers members!)
Mar 30, 2013, 9:14 pm
#8
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Dubai, UAE
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Just saw this under the FAQ section about lounge guests:
Once you reach Platinum, you can invite one adult guest and up to three children under 16 into the First Class Lounge in Dubai International Airport, regardless of class of travel, provided that the guests are travelling with you on Emirates. Anywhere else on our network, you may invite guests to join you in eligible Business Class Lounges, with the same conditions. Children must have a Skysurfers or Emirates Skywards minor account to be able to join a Platinum member in an airport lounge.
What is a Skywards Minor account? Ae they finally dumping Skysurfers?
Once you reach Platinum, you can invite one adult guest and up to three children under 16 into the First Class Lounge in Dubai International Airport, regardless of class of travel, provided that the guests are travelling with you on Emirates. Anywhere else on our network, you may invite guests to join you in eligible Business Class Lounges, with the same conditions. Children must have a Skysurfers or Emirates Skywards minor account to be able to join a Platinum member in an airport lounge.
What is a Skywards Minor account? Ae they finally dumping Skysurfers?
Mar 30, 2013, 9:51 pm
#9
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They've been saying that they would be dumping Skysurfers for some time now - so maybe with this cutover, they will finally get rid of it. Its completely unnecessary if you ask me. Dont see why kids cant just be regular members...
Mar 30, 2013, 9:52 pm
#10
Join Date: Mar 2010
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The funny thing is that my status has changed to Platinum, but no where on the page does it tell you - that you are actually Platinum. It tells you how many tier miles you need to re-qualify etc etc. Site improvements look good and I think it makes sense to fold everything into the one portal (like most other airlines do)
Mar 30, 2013, 9:59 pm
#11
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I still think there needs to be a clear indication on the actual dashboard - yes, I know the colour and images reflect Platinum, but OCD people like me want it in writing!
Mar 30, 2013, 11:15 pm
#12
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I see that now - but it wasnt there this morning when the page first live. I sent a message to DXB with some of the glitches I was seeing and they responded straight away!
I still think there needs to be a clear indication on the actual dashboard - yes, I know the colour and images reflect Platinum, but OCD people like me want it in writing!
I still think there needs to be a clear indication on the actual dashboard - yes, I know the colour and images reflect Platinum, but OCD people like me want it in writing!
Mar 30, 2013, 11:49 pm
#13
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Cairo
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There used to be a text button that said 'View Upcoming Travel' or something like that which then took you to a page with all your booked flights. From there you could manage each booking, change seats, etc. This seems to be missing from the new website, which, if true, would be a big omission. It seems that the only way to manage your booking is to now type in the booking reference and last name for each booking you want to see. Or, did I miss this somewhere?
Mar 30, 2013, 11:59 pm
#14
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: EK Platinum, Iberia Plata, SPG Gold
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There used to be a text button that said 'View Upcoming Travel' or something like that which then took you to a page with all your booked flights. From there you could manage each booking, change seats, etc. This seems to be missing from the new website, which, if true, would be a big omission. It seems that the only way to manage your booking is to now type in the booking reference and last name for each booking you want to see. Or, did I miss this somewhere?
Website does seem updated for Plat as my travel on April 7th (got it it entering my PNR and last name) shows the 75% bonus.
Another related question: When I received the welcome call a week ago or so, they said the status would come live April 1st, which meant, as confirmed by them, that the review period would end April 30th 2014. Website now says March 31st 2014, which would be correct if they have moved the 'go-live' date forward by one day - anybody have any info on this?
Mar 31, 2013, 12:01 am
#15
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There used to be a text button that said 'View Upcoming Travel' or something like that which then took you to a page with all your booked flights. From there you could manage each booking, change seats, etc. This seems to be missing from the new website, which, if true, would be a big omission. It seems that the only way to manage your booking is to now type in the booking reference and last name for each booking you want to see. Or, did I miss this somewhere?
On a side note, that was something that bothered me on the last site, in that you needed to enter the booking ref and last name when doing on-line check-in. I never understood why you couldn't just do this from your booking page.