Upgrading Question!
Apr 2, 2013 | 8:59 pm
#1
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Location: Bangkok
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Upgrading Question!
HI everyone,
I have been trying for a couple of weeks to upgrade with miles from DXB-JFK on the 5th April on the EK203 for 2 pax.
I have contacted EK and they have advised me that reward tickets have been used up however there are seats in J Class available. I checked flightstats and I see this: (14 Seats free?)
J/7 C/7 I/0 O/0
Now my question:
1) If I check in Online first in Y can I change this later at the Airport?
2) Can I upgrade at check in OR in Transit in Dubai?
I just find it so hard to use my points with EK at the moment!
Thanks for your help!
I have been trying for a couple of weeks to upgrade with miles from DXB-JFK on the 5th April on the EK203 for 2 pax.
I have contacted EK and they have advised me that reward tickets have been used up however there are seats in J Class available. I checked flightstats and I see this: (14 Seats free?)
J/7 C/7 I/0 O/0
Now my question:
1) If I check in Online first in Y can I change this later at the Airport?
2) Can I upgrade at check in OR in Transit in Dubai?
I just find it so hard to use my points with EK at the moment!
Thanks for your help!
Apr 2, 2013 | 9:14 pm
#2
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Yes. Also since you are Gold with EK (I assume?), you can even upgrade yourself inside the a/c if seats are available; though, ime, J on DXB-JFK typically goes full.
So true!
Apr 2, 2013 | 9:39 pm
#3
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No, that only means that there are at most 7 seats that can be sold as either J or C inventory.
Yes.
Yes. Also since you are Gold with EK (I assume?), you can even upgrade yourself inside the a/c if seats are available; though, ime, J on DXB-JFK typically goes full.
So true!
Yes.
Yes. Also since you are Gold with EK (I assume?), you can even upgrade yourself inside the a/c if seats are available; though, ime, J on DXB-JFK typically goes full.
So true!
Apr 2, 2013 | 9:53 pm
#4
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I reckon EK201 has more seats and thus a higher chance for D class to be released. Can you take the later flight to JFK? Means more time in the new lounge 
Set up an alert on ExpertFlyer.com and then see what happens. If it doesnt come thru prior to departure, ask at the lounge and then ask at the gate. Make sure everyone knows you want to use miles and you are on the list - also call several times and see if an agent can do anything.
Set up an alert on ExpertFlyer.com and then see what happens. If it doesnt come thru prior to departure, ask at the lounge and then ask at the gate. Make sure everyone knows you want to use miles and you are on the list - also call several times and see if an agent can do anything.
Apr 2, 2013 | 10:23 pm
#5
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I reckon EK201 has more seats and thus a higher chance for D class to be released. Can you take the later flight to JFK? Means more time in the new lounge
Set up an alert on ExpertFlyer.com and then see what happens. If it doesnt come thru prior to departure, ask at the lounge and then ask at the gate. Make sure everyone knows you want to use miles and you are on the list - also call several times and see if an agent can do anything.
Set up an alert on ExpertFlyer.com and then see what happens. If it doesnt come thru prior to departure, ask at the lounge and then ask at the gate. Make sure everyone knows you want to use miles and you are on the list - also call several times and see if an agent can do anything.
Apr 3, 2013 | 12:30 am
#6
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Apr 3, 2013 | 2:14 am
#7
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EB, from 1-Jan, EK203 has been upguaged to a daily A380 service so the number of J seats is identical on both flights. Though from personal experience, 201 tends to be a J/F heavy flight while 203 tends to be a Y heavy flight.
Apr 3, 2013 | 2:16 am
#8
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If the seats remain unsold, then EK opens up the upgrade inventory typically 24-48 hours prior to departure. Keep checking and good luck!
Apr 3, 2013 | 2:30 am
#9
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http://www.emirates.com/english/Skyw...-benefits.aspx
Last edited by jackiedada; Apr 3, 2013 at 6:05 am Reason: Typo
Apr 3, 2013 | 2:40 am
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Apr 3, 2013 | 4:21 am
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Apr 3, 2013 | 5:52 am
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Apr 3, 2013 | 6:10 am
#13
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Sorry, my mistake. I still assumed that there was the online discount when booking upgrades through the website but that has long expired.
Apr 3, 2013 | 10:25 am
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Apr 3, 2013 | 12:26 pm
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