ergh, FT search is a waste of time...

There's a great FAQ on IDB here:

https://www.emirates.com/us/english/...pensation.aspx

Turns out it can be re-routed but within the same "Zone" - as I am in the largest zone, i can go anywhere! LAX-DXB-AKL anyone?

I'd add it to the wiki but not sure where to do so...

I don't think EK does status match to Platinum. Pretty stingy when it comes to Platinum and make you earn every mile. For getting to Gold they may overlook if you are 500 miles or so miles short but for Plat, you need to earn every single mile.

Same seat was assigned to two dif Pax - J to F upgrade done inside the aircraft while sit already.


-I was among the last group boarding the A/C - left late from crap CAI lounge
-No BP (CAI didnt allowed that at time)
-No OLCI has been done.
-No 'double beep' at gate check neither red led light :)
-Yes, def some glitch or last minute tech issue didnt allow me to get Op-upped at gate

The UAE local citizen with same BP seat number wasnt happy to experience him not getting priority over me on that Op upgrade but 'C'est la vie'

Upgrade given: J-F
Upgrade location: Gate
Route: NBO-DXB
Flight number: EK718
Type of ticket: FlexPlus
Date of travel: Sept
Tier status: Plat
Tier miles to date: 120k
Skywards miles balance: xxxxx
Number of pax upgraded: 1

At least 4 PAX upgraded to First inclusive of a couple with 2yo infant traveling on her F suite..

They upgraded a 2 year old?!

Lap infant, presumably

Still I thought that was an automatic blocker for op ups

Can be overridden if the controller thinks its appropriate to do so (e.g. need 2 people, there's 1 Plat, who has a lap infant partner - easier to just take both on that PNR instead of going to the next Gold on the list).

me too.. Actually it was first time seen it.
Might have been local decision since all 3 class B777 were completely full (all flights out of NBO were fully booked during last week before elections..) and by the way the infant parents were behaving in the F suites i do believe they might have been bumped two class in one shot LOL

Yes. I was aware from other reports that they would do blue to silver only. However I tried and asked for direct Topbonus Platinum to Gold match and this was granted. I guess it helped I sent full details of recent year travel incl. plenty of APAC travel on EY.

I'm losing my platinum this month. I didn't get one OP Up in the past year as platinum flying Business Flex. But I had like 5 as gold. Kinda disappointing.

My Wife

Upgrade given: J - F
Upgrade location: Check in
Route: BKK-SYD
Flight number: EK418
Type of ticket: Business Flex
Date of travel: 15 October 2017
Tier status: Blue
Tier miles to date: 7,500
Skywards miles balance: 7,500
Number of pax upgraded: 1

Upgrade given: Y - J
Upgrade location: Gate
Route: VCE-DXB
Flight number: EK136
Type of ticket: Flex Plus
Date of travel: 211017
Tier status: Gold
Tier miles to date: 0
Skywards miles balance: 30,000
Number of pax on the same PNR (Including OP): 1
Number of pax upgraded: 1

So my flight next month has been changed from an A380 2-class to a 773. I had paid to pre book a seat on the upper deck economy cabin.

I've been moved to the duo seat at the rear of the 773, 46B I think - I've read reviews that this seat in particular is misaligned due to it being the first of the duo seats. Emirates haven't yet alerted me that they've changed my assigned seat or of the aircraft change.

I have to say I'm not particularly bothered about any of this, quite happy to sit in 46B - but it has got me thinking...

What if once I get onboard or at check in - I were to mention to the crew that I'd paid to sit on the UD of the A380 and instead been allocated a misaligned seat, without being told. If no other Economy seats were available - do you reckon there's any chance of an upgrade?

My thoughts are with a shot as haven't got anything to lose, but good to get people's thoughts..