Check in time at MCT
 

Anyone know the latest check in time for the 5am MCT-DXB flight? We are thinking of getting a taxi at 3:00am from the Ritz Carlton. That should get to the airport at 3:30am. Enough time?

Cheers

You will be fine at that time of the day, should be 20 minutes to the airport

How come you got that flight?!

It was the only one that connected to the MRU flight. I'm dreading it...

Talking of MRU, do you know if there's a duty free when you arrive (like in Dubai)? We want to grab a few bottles of wine :) If not, we'll get some at DXB.

yes there is, the new airport is good and there is a duty free.

I would actually get some from Les Clos in Dubai airport too, it has some great wines.

I'm tentative for brunch at the moment but will let you know.

EK at MCT usually closes check-in at one hour before departure. MCT is very easy to navigate, so checking just before cut-off and going direct through security should be no problem.

Thanks all. We got picked up at 3am. There was a slight panic when we got to the motorway and found it closed! The driver seemed clueless at first about what to do, but eventually found an alternative route. So, we arrived at about 3.35.

I assume there is a separate business class check in somewhere? We ended up in the economy part, but it only took 5 minutes.

The flight was very lightly loaded, and we land at DXB on time.

Then had a very enjoyable flight to MRU. The aircraft was changed from a 777-300 to a 77W. I wish I'd upgraded, as there were only 3 in F. J was only about 30% full.

Now resident at the Four Seasons for a week. Boy, this place is nice :)

upgrade on board?

I've not seen Suites the 3 times I've been to MRU. Its very inconsistent.

I could have, but I really want to try out the F lounge. So, still hoping that the flight back to MAN won't get downgraded to a 2 class. I'll try and upgrade at the airport.

Oh bugger, I've just realised my Silver status ends at the end of August, so I guess this means I won't be able to upgrade at the airport.

I think you can upgrade at the airport just not on board?

What date is your flight to MAN? I thought it was showing as a 2 class?

No, still 3 class at the moment. But no seats booked.

Doesn't it depend on who is booked on the 9pm flight out of man too?

Very good point :) Off to check ExpertFlyer!

All Skywards members can upgrade at check in nowadays.

Silver and above on board.