ckx2

Do I still beat the queue when boarding from the lounge (T3A) even as Economy pax?

skywardhunter

Not really as you just go straight into the boarding area not direct onto the plane

DYKWIA

I remember doing something similar on a BA flight. We originally booked LHR-AUH, but then tagged on AUH-MCT as a separate booking. We had all sorts of issues at LHR - they couldn't issue a boarding pass as the AUH-MCT flight was not yet open. Without the BP, it would have meant getting off the plane and going through transit - and potentially missing the onward flight. I eventually managed to print the BP myself somewhere in the depths of LHR T4. As it happened, this was a regular occurrence, so the AUH staff met us at the door and scanned our BPs. They also ensured the luggage stayed on.

As for the CMB flight, I'm not sure they'll be able to have the system leave your luggage on board. They'll normally be tagged SIN-CMB-DXB-JFK, which means they'll leave the plane at CMB, and then get reloaded. Depending on how long the transit is at CMB, there may not be time.

Good question though...

m3red

it is a good question but transit time is minimal - not to mention exiting/rexiting issue re visa/transit visa...

I looked at this - miles cheaper to buy DXB CMB CMB SIN than DXB SIN. The return flight is the issue - lands in CMB at 1.55 am and leaves at 3am so pretty horrible.

eternaltransit

At Concourse A it depends on the gate - for instance, for the single level gates at each end of the terminal, even if you take the "Economy" Lifts, you still are deposited past the boarding area and walk straight onto the jetbridge.

eternaltransit

It depends on how it's entered into the system - baggage systems are pretty separate to reservations and passengers, so you can do things like interline bags all the way using separate itineraries. Whilst the baggage system usually has prepopulated routing for a piece from the check-in system, it can always be overridden (so you can do things like short-checking). Then ground staff can call the handlers to make sure the bag is placed in the correct container, and your luggage identifier manually attached to the next reservation.

imho, the luggage situation is the least of your worries - the main things are whether you can get away with it (and I think you probably can, because wasn't there a trip report from someone who was in F DXB-CMB and then Y CMB-SIN because of awards/cash?)

bob26

Taking my first EK flights in April. In 77W and A380. Both in F. Where do you keep your carry-on? It looks like there are no overheads bins in F

DYKWIA

There is a cubby hole in the suite that takes a regular sized carry-on. There are straps to secure from what I remember.

If it's oversized, the FA's will find generally somewhere.

m3red

Sits in the footwell basically - straps are there but no one makes you use them. Make sure to grab your jacket after!

mastutio

Looking at flying to Dubai in August. The current Featured Fares on the Emirates website exclude departures 21st July-10th August 2016 for flights ex LON/BHX/MAN. It makes an economy return Ł634 for departures on these dates compared to Ł379 a few weeks before or after.

Is this because of the UK school holidays or is it just a peculiarity of this particular offer? Should I hold out for a different offer?

HelloKittysMum

UK school holidays. I wouldn't expect any decent prices until immediately before departure.

smiem

What type of power outlets do they have in the first class lounge in Dubai? I am traveling in a few weeks and have a long layover and would like to charge my electronics. All of my stuff is 100-240V so I will just need an adapter. When I googled it I couldn't get a definitive answer. Would appreciate advice. Thanks!

eternaltransit

British rectangular 3 pin

Note they have lockable charging stations with various cable types in situated in the lounge.

kuroko

maybe of interest for someone else: no problem at all to transit with the bottle

Klrduks

Using Alaska Air miles to fly EK in September/October. I have downloaded the EK iPhone app (iPhone 6s) and loaded my trips. The trips do show but when I try and select them to look at seats etc, it gives me the following message "We are having technical difficulties at this time. Please try again later." This has been happening for several weeks and I even tried deleting and adding them again with the same result. I can review, changes seats, select meals etc. on the website but the app is just not working. Is this common or is it just something with my reservations? Thanks for the help!!