First Class Upgrade
Sep 29, 2013 | 6:55 am
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First Class Upgrade
Just managed to bag myself my first trip in F from DXB to Man on EK21 for 25K miles. I have checked and this is suites as it stands.
I presume this will allow me F lounge access in Dubai, what other benefits will I get? Also, seat tips appreciated please, all 8 available on seat map right now.
I presume this will allow me F lounge access in Dubai, what other benefits will I get? Also, seat tips appreciated please, all 8 available on seat map right now.
Sep 29, 2013 | 7:01 am
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You'll get F lounge access. Lounge in Dubai is very nice so get there early to enjoy a nice restaurant style meal. You're also entitled to a complimentary massage (15-20 mins) or they will give you a discount off a longer treatment.
As for seats, bag a window seat. If its a 777 I would say any window seat is fine.
Your chauffeur pick up in DXB if you need one will be a Merc rather than the Volvo.
As for seats, bag a window seat. If its a 777 I would say any window seat is fine.
Your chauffeur pick up in DXB if you need one will be a Merc rather than the Volvo.
Sep 29, 2013 | 7:05 am
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Just managed to bag myself my first trip in F from DXB to Man on EK21 for 25K miles. I have checked and this is suites as it stands.
I presume this will allow me F lounge access in Dubai, what other benefits will I get? Also, seat tips appreciated please, all 8 available on seat map right now.
I presume this will allow me F lounge access in Dubai, what other benefits will I get? Also, seat tips appreciated please, all 8 available on seat map right now.
This route is always suites now generally....odds are in your favour - there is probably more chance of being downgraded to a 2 class than getting sky cruisers but you never know....
In fact when is your flight - they are running that as a 380 at the moment...
Sep 29, 2013 | 7:16 am
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Why 2K? I'd have thought all 4 window seats were identical, not so?
Sep 29, 2013 | 8:27 am
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I prefer 1A on a 777 with suites. In reality all the suites are the same, but I guess it's just preference. And I also like 1A because when they connect the jet bridge to door 1L, it is easier to be the first one off.
Oct 1, 2013 | 1:27 pm
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Given the flight is less than 2 weeks away and I'm still the only F passenger who's reserved a seat (1A), I guess the 2 class aircraft is very much a possibility?
Oct 2, 2013 | 3:31 am
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Raptor23 - seems you're right to be wary of a switch to a 2 class, given the frequency with which this happens on 777's serving the likes of MAN and LGW.
Based on EKsource.com data, there was no F class provided on as many as 14 days over the past month alone for EK21
Based on EKsource.com data, there was no F class provided on as many as 14 days over the past month alone for EK21
Oct 3, 2013 | 12:58 pm
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Raptor23 - seems you're right to be wary of a switch to a 2 class, given the frequency with which this happens on 777's serving the likes of MAN and LGW.
Based on EKsource.com data, there was no F class provided on as many as 14 days over the past month alone for EK21
Based on EKsource.com data, there was no F class provided on as many as 14 days over the past month alone for EK21
Oct 3, 2013 | 1:28 pm
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I then cancel the upgrade if the inbound is 2 class or the one with old seats. (LGW is now becoming notorious for frequently switching to two class). No hassles and the miles are credited immediately.
Oct 3, 2013 | 2:31 pm
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Checking the inbound is a good idea as well. My travel is very flexible and I havent booked paid F for nearly 3 years due to this issue of aircraft switching. I book J fares and upgrade to F using miles (I only book the J tickets where an immediate upgrade is available if I really want to travel in F. )
I then cancel the upgrade if the inbound is 2 class or the one with old seats. (LGW is now becoming notorious for frequently switching to two class). No hassles and the miles are credited immediately.
I then cancel the upgrade if the inbound is 2 class or the one with old seats. (LGW is now becoming notorious for frequently switching to two class). No hassles and the miles are credited immediately.
Also - if the aircraft is switched to a 2 class, what happens to me seat wise? I originally had a lovely 7K seat which will no doubt be not available when the aircraft is changed and I will end up with a last ditch middle seat in J. Will EK be sympathetic towards this and give me a small amount of miles as recompense?
Oct 3, 2013 | 4:29 pm
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How does one check the inbound? (in this case EK22) without a paid for Expertflyer account?
Also - if the aircraft is switched to a 2 class, what happens to me seat wise? I originally had a lovely 7K seat which will no doubt be not available when the aircraft is changed and I will end up with a last ditch middle seat in J. Will EK be sympathetic towards this and give me a small amount of miles as recompense?
Also - if the aircraft is switched to a 2 class, what happens to me seat wise? I originally had a lovely 7K seat which will no doubt be not available when the aircraft is changed and I will end up with a last ditch middle seat in J. Will EK be sympathetic towards this and give me a small amount of miles as recompense?
http://www.flightradar24.com/data/
If it's switched, get on line and choose a new seat via "Manage Existing Booking"
It's worth checking your seat choice a few days prior as I found out recently when a switch had been done 3 days before the actual flight.
Oct 4, 2013 | 8:19 am
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Ukdoctor's comment that LGW is "now becoming notorious" for equipment - and hence class - downgrades is certainly borne out by the fact that six out of nine LGW departures in just these first few days of October did not carry an F cabin.
With this sort of practice now seemingly routine, perhaps EK should either come clean and not take bookings for F seats at all, or treat the route with more respect.
With this sort of practice now seemingly routine, perhaps EK should either come clean and not take bookings for F seats at all, or treat the route with more respect.
Oct 4, 2013 | 2:56 pm
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I think of late they have stopped the bait and switch game at Gatwick and most flights are sold as 2 class. I do however feel sorry for the revenue F pax (particularly the EK noobs ) who would have booked their trip of a lifetime months in advance.
Not every pax is informed that they have the option of switching flights to LHR on the 380 in F and the compensation is not automatic anyway.
Not every pax is informed that they have the option of switching flights to LHR on the 380 in F and the compensation is not automatic anyway.