Y Platinum!
Nov 6, 2013, 11:07 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: Skywards Platinum
Posts: 133
Y Platinum!
Hi all,
I have been a voyeur on this site for a while now, and thought it was time to sign up and join in.
When the Platinum tier was introduced I seem to remember questions about it being difficult to reach when travelling exclusively in Y, one member did post that a colleague had managed it. I too have now managed it, and yes it was difficult.
The breakdown of my Emirates flights – 38% Flex tickets and 62% Saver all in Y (my qualifying year was from October 2012)
According to FlightDiary.net - for this calendar year: 76 flights (54 on Emirates), 215,530 miles and 455hrs in a seat.
So, if there’s anything people want to know about flying Y on Emirates, just ask.
I have been a voyeur on this site for a while now, and thought it was time to sign up and join in.
When the Platinum tier was introduced I seem to remember questions about it being difficult to reach when travelling exclusively in Y, one member did post that a colleague had managed it. I too have now managed it, and yes it was difficult.
The breakdown of my Emirates flights – 38% Flex tickets and 62% Saver all in Y (my qualifying year was from October 2012)
According to FlightDiary.net - for this calendar year: 76 flights (54 on Emirates), 215,530 miles and 455hrs in a seat.
So, if there’s anything people want to know about flying Y on Emirates, just ask.
Nov 7, 2013, 1:08 am
#5
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,393
Nov 7, 2013, 1:14 am
#6
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 84
If anyone else has opinion on this theory it would be welcome
Nov 7, 2013, 2:23 am
#7
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 2,880
Wow! That's actually quite an achievement considering that more than half of your travel on EK is on saver Y tickets. Congratulations! That's a lot of flying...
Nov 7, 2013, 4:47 am
#9
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 723
SEA is a good route to get upgraded on, especially due to the customs on the other side. Can be a mess when the EK flight gets in.
Nov 7, 2013, 5:11 am
#10
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: Skywards Platinum
Posts: 133
Just wondering, presumably you requested the exit rows at the counter at checkin is that right? Is there any correlation between getting an opup after failing to get an exit row? Just wondering if receiving an exit row seat might lessen your chances of an opup.
If anyone else has opinion on this theory it would be welcome
If anyone else has opinion on this theory it would be welcome
I've always thought that if I get an exit row, does it lessen my chances of an op up - trouble is I haven't kept track, I'm so relieved and happy at an op up I've forgotten everything else
Nov 7, 2013, 5:13 am
#11
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: Skywards Platinum
Posts: 133
Nov 9, 2013, 8:21 am
#13
Join Date: May 2013
Location: London, England, UK, Europe, The World, The Universe
Posts: 360
Hi all,
I have been a voyeur on this site for a while now, and thought it was time to sign up and join in.
When the Platinum tier was introduced I seem to remember questions about it being difficult to reach when travelling exclusively in Y, one member did post that a colleague had managed it. I too have now managed it, and yes it was difficult.
The breakdown of my Emirates flights – 38% Flex tickets and 62% Saver all in Y (my qualifying year was from October 2012)
According to FlightDiary.net - for this calendar year: 76 flights (54 on Emirates), 215,530 miles and 455hrs in a seat.
So, if there’s anything people want to know about flying Y on Emirates, just ask.
I have been a voyeur on this site for a while now, and thought it was time to sign up and join in.
When the Platinum tier was introduced I seem to remember questions about it being difficult to reach when travelling exclusively in Y, one member did post that a colleague had managed it. I too have now managed it, and yes it was difficult.
The breakdown of my Emirates flights – 38% Flex tickets and 62% Saver all in Y (my qualifying year was from October 2012)
According to FlightDiary.net - for this calendar year: 76 flights (54 on Emirates), 215,530 miles and 455hrs in a seat.
So, if there’s anything people want to know about flying Y on Emirates, just ask.
Nov 9, 2013, 10:03 am
#14
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Skywards Blue :-(, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, GHA Platinum
Posts: 2,527
As I mentioned earlier it's quite an achievement as most plats would be flying J for work and Y for personal trips.
I feel sorry for your Butt though.
I feel sorry for your Butt though.
Nov 9, 2013, 11:32 am
#15
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: DXB :) or NCE
Programs: Platinum : Amex | Gold : EK Bonvoy Carlson Hilton
Posts: 303
Huge respect as I hit Platinum flying Y until August and I switched to J to hit Platinum the last 2 months. That's a lot of Y, and when you fly to less rewarding places like India (DXB-DEL or BOM is underpaid in miles I think).
It was only 48 legs on EK metal yet...
It was only 48 legs on EK metal yet...
