[NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (Flame Free) 2017
Sep 13, 2017, 5:31 am
#451
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: BLR
Programs: EK-Gold, SPG, Amex
Posts: 58
Might want to check that email again. The email notifying me that I had qualified for Gold, had a "Click here to confirm card delivery" button in it. I guess you have to confirm and then they will send it out.
Sep 14, 2017, 8:28 am
#452
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 18
A supplier recently purchased me a ticket for a trade show, they booked me an economy saver and I rang customer care to get it added to my skywards account and check about upgrades.
They added it to my account but said they cant do anything regarding upgrades until my return flight from HKG.
Is that the case?
I'm currently skywards Silver
They added it to my account but said they cant do anything regarding upgrades until my return flight from HKG.
Is that the case?
I'm currently skywards Silver
Sep 14, 2017, 9:12 am
#453
Moderator, Emirates
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Where My Heart Is
Programs: BAEC Silver, FB Platinum, KQ Asante Gold, Shebamiles Blue, Emirates Blue
Posts: 3,385
A supplier recently purchased me a ticket for a trade show, they booked me an economy saver and I rang customer care to get it added to my skywards account and check about upgrades.
They added it to my account but said they cant do anything regarding upgrades until my return flight from HKG.
Is that the case?
I'm currently skywards Silver
They added it to my account but said they cant do anything regarding upgrades until my return flight from HKG.
Is that the case?
I'm currently skywards Silver
You will have to go to your supplier and ask how the ticket was purchased then get in touch with them to attempt any changes/upgrades.
S
Sep 14, 2017, 9:24 am
#454
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: EK Gold, A3 *G, AB Gold, Jetblue Mosaic
Posts: 1,386
A supplier recently purchased me a ticket for a trade show, they booked me an economy saver and I rang customer care to get it added to my skywards account and check about upgrades.
They added it to my account but said they cant do anything regarding upgrades until my return flight from HKG.
Is that the case?
I'm currently skywards Silver
They added it to my account but said they cant do anything regarding upgrades until my return flight from HKG.
Is that the case?
I'm currently skywards Silver
Sep 14, 2017, 9:27 am
#455
Moderator, Emirates
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Where My Heart Is
Programs: BAEC Silver, FB Platinum, KQ Asante Gold, Shebamiles Blue, Emirates Blue
Posts: 3,385
Sep 15, 2017, 2:21 am
#456
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 18
Cheers for the response!
I'll try get in touch with the TA directly.
I'll try get in touch with the TA directly.
Sep 15, 2017, 6:40 pm
#457
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 105
Hi,
I found a fare where the flight from Australia to Europe with actual stopover (booked as multiple destinations) in Dubai is cheaper than the ticket directly from Australia to Europe.
So I book two tickets.
1) Australia to Dubai
2) Dubai to Australia
As opposed to one ticket:
1) Australia to Europe
The flights are exactly the same just different way of booking.
The stop over is only 1:40min in Dubai. So if I miss that second flight would Emirates just put me on the next flight or will it count as missed flight and my own fault?
I found a fare where the flight from Australia to Europe with actual stopover (booked as multiple destinations) in Dubai is cheaper than the ticket directly from Australia to Europe.
So I book two tickets.
1) Australia to Dubai
2) Dubai to Australia
As opposed to one ticket:
1) Australia to Europe
The flights are exactly the same just different way of booking.
The stop over is only 1:40min in Dubai. So if I miss that second flight would Emirates just put me on the next flight or will it count as missed flight and my own fault?
Sep 15, 2017, 8:28 pm
#458
Moderator, Emirates
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Where My Heart Is
Programs: BAEC Silver, FB Platinum, KQ Asante Gold, Shebamiles Blue, Emirates Blue
Posts: 3,385
Hi,
I found a fare where the flight from Australia to Europe with actual stopover (booked as multiple destinations) in Dubai is cheaper than the ticket directly from Australia to Europe.
So I book two tickets.
1) Australia to Dubai
2) Dubai to Australia
As opposed to one ticket:
1) Australia to Europe
The flights are exactly the same just different way of booking.
The stop over is only 1:40min in Dubai. So if I miss that second flight would Emirates just put me on the next flight or will it count as missed flight and my own fault?
I found a fare where the flight from Australia to Europe with actual stopover (booked as multiple destinations) in Dubai is cheaper than the ticket directly from Australia to Europe.
So I book two tickets.
1) Australia to Dubai
2) Dubai to Australia
As opposed to one ticket:
1) Australia to Europe
The flights are exactly the same just different way of booking.
The stop over is only 1:40min in Dubai. So if I miss that second flight would Emirates just put me on the next flight or will it count as missed flight and my own fault?
If if you are looking at booking this type of itinerary, it may be better with a longer turnaround. Others may advise differently but I suppose it's really up to you how much risk you want to take and if you are in the position to stump up for a new ticket at walk up prices if it came down to it.
S
Sep 15, 2017, 11:26 pm
#459
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Hi,
I found a fare where the flight from Australia to Europe with actual stopover (booked as multiple destinations) in Dubai is cheaper than the ticket directly from Australia to Europe.
So I book two tickets.
1) Australia to Dubai
2) Dubai to Australia
As opposed to one ticket:
1) Australia to Europe
The flights are exactly the same just different way of booking.
The stop over is only 1:40min in Dubai. So if I miss that second flight would Emirates just put me on the next flight or will it count as missed flight and my own fault?
I found a fare where the flight from Australia to Europe with actual stopover (booked as multiple destinations) in Dubai is cheaper than the ticket directly from Australia to Europe.
So I book two tickets.
1) Australia to Dubai
2) Dubai to Australia
As opposed to one ticket:
1) Australia to Europe
The flights are exactly the same just different way of booking.
The stop over is only 1:40min in Dubai. So if I miss that second flight would Emirates just put me on the next flight or will it count as missed flight and my own fault?
Risky as Saltire mentions, if you do it have at least 4-6hrs padding if not more. If you don't need a visa for the UAE book it so you land in the morning and depart evening and spend the day in the city...
Sep 16, 2017, 6:18 pm
#460
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 105
There is always a risk with booking separate tickets on an itinerary that the airline would offer no protection on the second ticket if your first flight was delayed and you miss the departure of the second ticket. We have seen stories of people having to pay for a new ticket when missing their onward flight when all on one ticket due to an inbound being late.
If if you are looking at booking this type of itinerary, it may be better with a longer turnaround. Others may advise differently but I suppose it's really up to you how much risk you want to take and if you are in the position to stump up for a new ticket at walk up prices if it came down to it.
S
If if you are looking at booking this type of itinerary, it may be better with a longer turnaround. Others may advise differently but I suppose it's really up to you how much risk you want to take and if you are in the position to stump up for a new ticket at walk up prices if it came down to it.
S
Are you absolutely sure it's cheaper? That seems odd as DXB originating or terminating tickets tend to be significantly higher than those with a connection. If you share the route and dates we could check.
Risky as Saltire mentions, if you do it have at least 4-6hrs padding if not more. If you don't need a visa for the UAE book it so you land in the morning and depart evening and spend the day in the city...
Risky as Saltire mentions, if you do it have at least 4-6hrs padding if not more. If you don't need a visa for the UAE book it so you land in the morning and depart evening and spend the day in the city...
This was through Expedia and not directly through Emirates. So in case of problem I would have to deal with Expedia and not emirates, so double risky.
Sep 17, 2017, 6:40 am
#461
Moderator, Emirates
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Where My Heart Is
Programs: BAEC Silver, FB Platinum, KQ Asante Gold, Shebamiles Blue, Emirates Blue
Posts: 3,385
Thanks for the answers, very helpful. I thought its risky. Guess I will stay clear of this and book a normal type of itinerary.
This was through Expedia and not directly through Emirates. So in case of problem I would have to deal with Expedia and not emirates, so double risky.
This was through Expedia and not directly through Emirates. So in case of problem I would have to deal with Expedia and not emirates, so double risky.
S
Sep 17, 2017, 1:48 pm
#462
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Roses, Costa Brava, Spain
Programs: Seniors Bus Pass, lots of old plastic claiming to be precious metal
Posts: 512
Immigation Queues in DXB T3?
I've tried searching, without much success, but I'd like to know something about how long the immigration queues can be at DXB T3. These, as many people will know, can be fearsome at T1, but my only experience at T3 was that such things didn't seem to exist.
My wife & I expect to be arriving (ex J-class) in DXB shortly before Christmas (to see our daughter). Can anyone please tell me if immigration queues are an issue? I might book Marhaba if they are, as we are no longer young, and can't really cope with long queues.
TIA for your help.
My wife & I expect to be arriving (ex J-class) in DXB shortly before Christmas (to see our daughter). Can anyone please tell me if immigration queues are an issue? I might book Marhaba if they are, as we are no longer young, and can't really cope with long queues.
TIA for your help.
Sep 17, 2017, 3:37 pm
#463
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
I've tried searching, without much success, but I'd like to know something about how long the immigration queues can be at DXB T3. These, as many people will know, can be fearsome at T1, but my only experience at T3 was that such things didn't seem to exist.
My wife & I expect to be arriving (ex J-class) in DXB shortly before Christmas (to see our daughter). Can anyone please tell me if immigration queues are an issue? I might book Marhaba if they are, as we are no longer young, and can't really cope with long queues.
TIA for your help.
My wife & I expect to be arriving (ex J-class) in DXB shortly before Christmas (to see our daughter). Can anyone please tell me if immigration queues are an issue? I might book Marhaba if they are, as we are no longer young, and can't really cope with long queues.
TIA for your help.
Sep 18, 2017, 3:46 am
#464
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,600
When we arrived a couple of weeks ago, we went to the fast track and there were probably about 6 people in front of us. The queue next to fast track was for the Middle East residents (GCM??). The guy controlling the queue just ignored the fast track passengers and processed the other queue. There was much irritation in fast track, and I think somebody even tutted
It took about 15 minutes to eventually get processed.
Sep 18, 2017, 4:56 am
#465
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
You'd think that...
When we arrived a couple of weeks ago, we went to the fast track and there were probably about 6 people in front of us. The queue next to fast track was for the Middle East residents (GCM??). The guy controlling the queue just ignored the fast track passengers and processed the other queue. There was much irritation in fast track, and I think somebody even tutted
It took about 15 minutes to eventually get processed.
When we arrived a couple of weeks ago, we went to the fast track and there were probably about 6 people in front of us. The queue next to fast track was for the Middle East residents (GCM??). The guy controlling the queue just ignored the fast track passengers and processed the other queue. There was much irritation in fast track, and I think somebody even tutted
It took about 15 minutes to eventually get processed.