Quickie Fare Question
Mar 27, 2014 | 10:37 am
#1
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Quickie Fare Question
If I were to get the following fare, would there be a complimentary hotel provided by the airline for the 19 hours im transiting through?
Thank you in advance.
Thank you in advance.
Last edited by S c 0 TT y; Mar 27, 2014 at 10:38 am Reason: lol typo in the headline - this is what happens when youve been attending trade shows since the last 4 weeks! *fare
Mar 27, 2014 | 10:58 am
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I would imagine the answer is no - simply because it's possible to begin your proposed trip by using the alternative option of EK28, which would then give a very convenient connection time of less than 3 hours before the onward sector.
In fairness to EK, the idea behind providing comp hotel accom is to encourage pax to choose them over a competitor in cases where an EK routing incurs (unavoidably) lengthy DXB transits.
In fairness to EK, the idea behind providing comp hotel accom is to encourage pax to choose them over a competitor in cases where an EK routing incurs (unavoidably) lengthy DXB transits.
Mar 27, 2014 | 11:08 am
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I would imagine the answer is no - simply because it's possible to begin your proposed trip by using the alternative option of EK28, which would then give a very convenient connection time of less than 3 hours before the onward sector.
In fairness to EK, the idea behind providing comp hotel accom is to encourage pax to choose them over a competitor in cases where an EK routing incurs (unavoidably) lengthy DXB transits.
In fairness to EK, the idea behind providing comp hotel accom is to encourage pax to choose them over a competitor in cases where an EK routing incurs (unavoidably) lengthy DXB transits.
Issue is that EK28 isnt available, its a busy period. As it happens, I just lost this flight too.
Grrrrr.
Thanks for the help though.
Mar 27, 2014 | 11:09 am
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I would imagine the answer is no - simply because it's possible to begin your proposed trip by using the alternative option of EK28, which would then give a very convenient connection time of less than 3 hours before the onward sector.
In fairness to EK, the idea behind providing comp hotel accom is to encourage pax to choose them over a competitor in cases where an EK routing incurs (unavoidably) lengthy DXB transits.
In fairness to EK, the idea behind providing comp hotel accom is to encourage pax to choose them over a competitor in cases where an EK routing incurs (unavoidably) lengthy DXB transits.
My sense would be yes, since there is no earlier flight departing to Islamabad after you land and you are taking the earliest possible departure. There used to be a fare limit of $1,100 IIRC below which you were not eligible for Dubai connect, which you are above but that could have changed recently.
Best would be to call EK and confirm rather than regret after booking the fare.
Mar 27, 2014 | 11:19 am
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Ok, well based on jackiedada's first-hand experience, it would seem this is not necessarily a lost cause for Scotty.
Plus, the fact that EK28 had no space could well be a key factor.
Will be interested to hear the eventual 'ruling' by EK.
Plus, the fact that EK28 had no space could well be a key factor.
Will be interested to hear the eventual 'ruling' by EK.
Mar 28, 2014 | 4:38 am
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IME, the website is pretty much up to date and also the place where you can get better fares. What the website can't do however, and what the call center or your travel agent can, is to 'waitlist' you in case the flight is full, and request Dubai to release inventory.
Mar 29, 2014 | 5:12 am
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Space would only be an issue if EK28 was the second flight and was also full in First and Business. In that case, Dubai Connect applies the timing as if the flight did not exist.
OP. Book using Multiple Destinations option and separate the GLA-DXB and DXB-ISB legs. You'll then be able to select the flights you want (I just tried it) and it's also currently showing about 150 cheaper than the option you posted.
Mar 29, 2014 | 6:20 am
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