EK prices
Oct 14, 2016 | 3:01 am
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
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Posts: 6,931
EK prices
Not sure how much longer I can justify some of the routes.
For example, Dxb HND in j for 2 = 32k aed
Qatar Dxb HND with a stop for a coupe of hours 9,500 aed for 2!!!
I know it's indirect but wow...a better product on the 787 as well.
The lack of flexibility over my wife's plat status and these cheap fares will mean some Qatar flights next year for sure.
For example, Dxb HND in j for 2 = 32k aed
Qatar Dxb HND with a stop for a coupe of hours 9,500 aed for 2!!!
I know it's indirect but wow...a better product on the 787 as well.
The lack of flexibility over my wife's plat status and these cheap fares will mean some Qatar flights next year for sure.
Oct 14, 2016 | 3:15 am
#2
Join Date: Jul 2016
Programs: Emirates Platinum
Posts: 46
This man also isn't happy with Emirates prices:
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/emira...l#.WAChvfl96Cg
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/emira...l#.WAChvfl96Cg
Oct 14, 2016 | 3:16 am
#3
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This man also isn't happy with Emirates prices:
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/emira...l#.WAChvfl96Cg
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/emira...l#.WAChvfl96Cg
I went to Oman and the flights weren't full which is shocking for a long weekend in Dxb...
Oct 14, 2016 | 4:35 am
#4
Moderator: Qatar Airways
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: LHR/NCE/MIA
Programs: BAEC GfL & GGL, SQ Gold, Amex Centurion, Mucci des Chevaliers des Bons Mots et Qui Savent Moucher
Posts: 9,402
So I'm flying more with EK, and you're flying more with QR.
Somethings gone wrong with the space-time continuum!
M
Somethings gone wrong with the space-time continuum!
M
Oct 14, 2016 | 6:45 am
#10
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
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Bearing in mind no A380, business class prices ex MAN, on QR, always come out absurdly higher for me. Etihad is often cheaper than both, especially when Business Saver fares aren't available.
Oct 14, 2016 | 7:01 am
#11
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,791
Oct 14, 2016 | 7:40 am
#12
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
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Oh, I've done my research carefully. Strategy is the earn miles with EK going forward*, taking business class when I can get approval (easy when saver fares available, raised eyebrows at this end when not), or the cash from our travel incentive scheme. The seats on EY do not look as good as those on Emirates (privacy looks poor even when compared to the Emirates 777, from the photos I've seen).
* Having had previous strategy of collecting with BA, who are suffering death from a thousand service cuts, in all cabins (cheeky buggers even removed the amuse bouche from first).
* Having had previous strategy of collecting with BA, who are suffering death from a thousand service cuts, in all cabins (cheeky buggers even removed the amuse bouche from first).
Oct 14, 2016 | 7:54 am
#13
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,791
Oh, I've done my research carefully. Strategy is the earn miles with EK going forward*, taking business class when I can get approval (easy when saver fares available, raised eyebrows at this end when not), or the cash from our travel incentive scheme. The seats on EY do not look as good as those on Emirates (privacy looks poor even when compared to the Emirates 777, from the photos I've seen).
* Having had previous strategy of collecting with BA, who are suffering death from a thousand service cuts, in all cabins (cheeky buggers even removed the amuse bouche from first).
* Having had previous strategy of collecting with BA, who are suffering death from a thousand service cuts, in all cabins (cheeky buggers even removed the amuse bouche from first).
Oct 14, 2016 | 10:31 am
#14
Moderator: Qatar Airways
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: LHR/NCE/MIA
Programs: BAEC GfL & GGL, SQ Gold, Amex Centurion, Mucci des Chevaliers des Bons Mots et Qui Savent Moucher
Posts: 9,402
Brexit or Isis - the perfect excuses!
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.
QR has become hideously expensive from the UK. Ex-EU fares are no better at present (for those based in the UK) due to the weakness of the Pound against the Euro.
M
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.
M
Oct 14, 2016 | 10:47 am
#15
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Brexit or Isis - the perfect excuses!
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.
QR has become hideously expensive from the UK. Ex-EU fares are no better at present (for those based in the UK) due to the weakness of the Pound against the Euro.
M
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.
QR has become hideously expensive from the UK. Ex-EU fares are no better at present (for those based in the UK) due to the weakness of the Pound against the Euro.
M
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! ^
