EK15 Constant Aircraft Changes?
Dec 25, 2014 | 12:15 pm
#18
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The flight ended up being the emptiest plane I've ever been on. J had 21 passengers, and Y had about a 45% load. I had the entire row 6 mini-cabin to myself. Crew often forgot I was there... I will be doing a TR soon.
Surprisingly, I was allowed into the A lounge!
I begged for a shower and offered to leave my passport with the "attendant". I also promised I wouldn't drink. This is before he said anything, as I knew the response that was coming. He softened up after I returned to collect my passport and leave, and just let me stay. I am very grateful to him for doing so.
Surprisingly, I was allowed into the A lounge!
I begged for a shower and offered to leave my passport with the "attendant". I also promised I wouldn't drink. This is before he said anything, as I knew the response that was coming. He softened up after I returned to collect my passport and leave, and just let me stay. I am very grateful to him for doing so.
Dec 26, 2014 | 6:37 am
#19
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Compared to the occasional 'empty' flight I've experienced over the years, a load of around 50% sounds positively crowded to me !
Anyway, relieved to hear that you were allowed to have your shower Ahmed. (I'm not sure just what level of post-traumatic stress disorder might have resulted from yet another refusal ......
)
Anyway, relieved to hear that you were allowed to have your shower Ahmed. (I'm not sure just what level of post-traumatic stress disorder might have resulted from yet another refusal ......
)
Dec 27, 2014 | 10:18 pm
#20
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The flight ended up being the emptiest plane I've ever been on. J had 21 passengers, and Y had about a 45% load. I had the entire row 6 mini-cabin to myself. Crew often forgot I was there... I will be doing a TR soon.
Surprisingly, I was allowed into the A lounge!
I begged for a shower and offered to leave my passport with the "attendant". I also promised I wouldn't drink. This is before he said anything, as I knew the response that was coming. He softened up after I returned to collect my passport and leave, and just let me stay. I am very grateful to him for doing so.
Surprisingly, I was allowed into the A lounge!
I begged for a shower and offered to leave my passport with the "attendant". I also promised I wouldn't drink. This is before he said anything, as I knew the response that was coming. He softened up after I returned to collect my passport and leave, and just let me stay. I am very grateful to him for doing so.
Jan 5, 2015 | 11:21 pm
#22
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Why is FT downcasing things? is that new?
( as an aside, constant changes sounds rather contradictory
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Last edited by Dave Noble; Jan 6, 2015 at 12:21 am
Jan 5, 2015 | 11:35 pm
#23
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Jan 6, 2015 | 12:28 am
#24
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Which cabin are you booked in ?
the 1st class cabin seems to have no seats allocated which together with F4A7 suggests not many sold in 1st
Business seems to have 14 seats unassigned ( of which 8 are blocked) , so fairly busy there
the 1st class cabin seems to have no seats allocated which together with F4A7 suggests not many sold in 1st
Business seems to have 14 seats unassigned ( of which 8 are blocked) , so fairly busy there
Jan 6, 2015 | 12:57 am
#25
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Was originally in J with miles but canceled the upgrade a few days ago. Good news as Y seems oversold.
Is EK10 a status heavy flight? I imagine LGW being less status heavy than LHR.
Jan 6, 2015 | 1:54 am
#26
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Are you on EK10 or EK11? you did ask for loads for EK11
I wouldn't get too hopeful about an upgrade though. Why did you cancel the mileage upgrade?
EK10 ( LHR-DXB ) loadings are quite different at F4 A3 J7 C7 I7 O7 P0 Y9 E9 R9 W9 M9 B9 U9 K9 H0 Q9 L9 T9 V0 X0
I wouldn't get too hopeful about an upgrade though. Why did you cancel the mileage upgrade?
EK10 ( LHR-DXB ) loadings are quite different at F4 A3 J7 C7 I7 O7 P0 Y9 E9 R9 W9 M9 B9 U9 K9 H0 Q9 L9 T9 V0 X0
Jan 6, 2015 | 2:06 am
#27
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If I was in Y on EK11 I'd be hopeful of an op up to J.
Then again I was hopeful of J to F on a DXB MAN flight recently but there were 18 no shows....
You never know ex DXB. Much more predicable ex outstations where loads don't tend to fluctuate as not many pax connect from elsewhere.
Then again I was hopeful of J to F on a DXB MAN flight recently but there were 18 no shows....
You never know ex DXB. Much more predicable ex outstations where loads don't tend to fluctuate as not many pax connect from elsewhere.
Jan 6, 2015 | 2:08 am
#28
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Always better to grab the miles upgrade when it's available - assuming of course being in J is important to you.
Things can change quite dramatically in the final days/hours pre-departure on busy routes such as to/from UK, and not always in the way one would hope or wish. Surprised that you chose to cancel the u/g.
Things can change quite dramatically in the final days/hours pre-departure on busy routes such as to/from UK, and not always in the way one would hope or wish. Surprised that you chose to cancel the u/g.
Jan 6, 2015 | 4:48 am
#29
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Quite a few golds (5-10 depending on loads). I'm often the only Plat in Y on all 3 of the daily departures. Never seen more than 3 platinum in Y (either EK or QF). LGW is quite stingy with the op-ups and they do seem to have a bit of a problem with no-shows recently I've seen, but good luck!
Jan 6, 2015 | 4:59 am
#30
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I canceled it because, seeing how I will be doing Y flying in the future, I decided to limit my Y-J upgrades to once per round trip. That would ensure a steady 1/4 flights being in J every trip (assuming availability of course).
Looks like the flight is going to be another quiet one. I have selected a row of 4 at the back on the cabin and hope nobody pitches to steal one. LGW has managed to block the seats next to me on two occasions as a UM (they could not find an empty seat next to a woman and you aren't allowed to sit next to a man) I am hoping they can block seats on this flight even though I will not be a UM.