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Originally Posted by m3red
(Post 27346176)
As we discussed in the F lounge when they thought you were the EK plat member :rolleyes: I book F ex uk not DXB (generally speaking) as it's cheaper then j ex DXB.
Hopefully see you in the F lounge Nov 29th! ^:) I will be, legitimately, in the EK F Lounge on 11th November if you're around too! M |
Originally Posted by msm2000uk
(Post 27346264)
Haha :D
I will be, legitimately, in the EK F Lounge on 11th November if you're around too! M I can always Plan a trip :D Ps the exchange rate is good ������ |
Originally Posted by m3red
(Post 27346306)
When?
I can always Plan a trip :D Ps the exchange rate is good ������ I may even be able to persuade eternaltransit, but he doesn't like booking that far in advance :D M |
Originally Posted by msm2000uk
(Post 27346323)
I land at 0645, and depart at 0940.
I may even be able to persuade eternaltransit, but he doesn't like booking that far in advance :D M |
Originally Posted by msm2000uk
(Post 27346078)
Surprisingly, Ex-UK is actually very reasonable at the moment. EK F to BKK, for example, is available for £3k, which is mad considering BA CW is £2,900.
EK J is £3700 from IAD-BKK. Granted it is 4 hours longer, but I sympathize with UAE folks. Ex-US is just as expensive. |
Originally Posted by pokeable
(Post 27347634)
:(
EK J is £3700 from IAD-BKK. Granted it is 4 hours longer, but I sympathize with UAE folks. Ex-US is just as expensive. |
Originally Posted by skywardhunter
(Post 27345120)
You get what you pay for. Good luck with EY
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Originally Posted by NoY
(Post 27349123)
Eh? On EY you'll get guaranteed aisle access seats in a 1-2-1 config, full-flat beds guaranteed & dine on demand & a decent FFP. Where does “luck” come into the equation?
The hard product and service are indeed better and more consistent than EK. I wouldn't say service is better, just consistently good. EK service at its best is still better by far. I got EY Silver from a single 1000USD return in J which to me massively devalues the FFP. It's hard to verbalise what it is with EK but there's a certainty to processes, rules, a solidness to the IT (no Android app for EY? Lol), EY feels like a black box. |
Originally Posted by skywardhunter
(Post 27349253)
With a terrible website, horrendous call centres, a disaster of a hub and incredibly bad ground handling at all stations. Never mind the fact you may end up on any of a number of EAP aircraft instead of an actual EY plane.
The hard product and service are indeed better and more consistent than EK. I wouldn't say service is better, just consistently good. EK service at its best is still better by far. I got EY Silver from a single 1000USD return in J which to me massively devalues the FFP. It's hard to verbalise what it is with EK but there's a certainty to processes, rules, a solidness to the IT (no Android app for EY? Lol), EY feels like a black box. I have (pretty much) had no EY issues worth mentioning: website; call centre or ground handing. All OK. I find that going in with a positive head helps. On the other hand, EK has disappointed me at almost every turn. Surly check-in staff (DXB), very very average J lounges at DXB, laughable Business Class 2-3-2 SLOPEY seating in far far too many of their fleet, average-poor service in First & a class-trailing FFP. I’ll stick with EY & also QR over EK every time. EK are a grudging back-up for me/us. C’est La Vie ;) |
Originally Posted by NoY
(Post 27351934)
Well we all have different experiences.
I have (pretty much) had no EY issues worth mentioning: website; call centre or ground handing. All OK. I find that going in with a positive head helps. On the other hand, EK has disappointed me at almost every turn. Surly check-in staff (DXB), very very average J lounges at DXB, laughable Business Class 2-3-2 SLOPEY seating in far far too many of their fleet, average-poor service in First & a class-trailing FFP. I’ll stick with EY & also QR over EK every time. EK are a grudging back-up for me/us. C’est La Vie ;) |
Originally Posted by skywardhunter
(Post 27351995)
I went in positive and did enjoy the onboard product bit things went sideways almost from the first check-in. And the DXB J Lounges are certainly above average. The concourse A J lounge is as good as the EY new F lounge aside from the sit-down restaurant style service.
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