Emirates to start daily route to/from Edinburgh
Nov 20, 2018, 6:28 am
#76
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 557
Thanks for posting; link doesn't work (?) I got the message below. We're flying GLA-MEL in a few weeks, J first leg to DXB, F second leg to MEL after an upgrade. We could have travelled from EDI but GLA more suitable for 2 reasons - the superb GLA lounge and the earlier flight which gave better options for us of what flight from DXB and what time into MEL. Possibly a 3rd reason as we're right on the 70 miles as the crow flies for chaffeur drive to GLA, possible surcharges to EDI. (perhaps in time there will be a 'day' and a 'night' flight from EDI?
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In your case, it makes total sense. Im actually closer to GLA but wanted to try this route and take part in their triple miles offer
Nov 21, 2018, 5:11 am
#78
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 428
I have used Edinburgh with Qatar and Etihad, Thumbs up for Qatar, But Etihad Thumbs down, Just dont rate them.
Airport parking, Big plus, but the first time i booked in advance for 6 weeks and i think i paid £120 , When i returned, The ticket machine refused my ticket and asked for £1200 and more. After a phone call, Barrier was lifted.
Security was a nightmare, Anxiety levels up!!!
Used the No 1 lounge, you get what you pay for i guess, But avoided it the second time of using ED.
Was stopped on my return by customs trying to rush though with the cases and everything was OK considering the wife had a load of Thai food.
I would use it again due to the carparks and the viewing area from departures, Living near Carlisle, i get the choice of 4 airports
Airport parking, Big plus, but the first time i booked in advance for 6 weeks and i think i paid £120 , When i returned, The ticket machine refused my ticket and asked for £1200 and more. After a phone call, Barrier was lifted.
Security was a nightmare, Anxiety levels up!!!
Used the No 1 lounge, you get what you pay for i guess, But avoided it the second time of using ED.
Was stopped on my return by customs trying to rush though with the cases and everything was OK considering the wife had a load of Thai food.
I would use it again due to the carparks and the viewing area from departures, Living near Carlisle, i get the choice of 4 airports
Nov 21, 2018, 5:24 am
#79
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
I have used Edinburgh with Qatar and Etihad, Thumbs up for Qatar, But Etihad Thumbs down, Just dont rate them.
Airport parking, Big plus, but the first time i booked in advance for 6 weeks and i think i paid £120 , When i returned, The ticket machine refused my ticket and asked for £1200 and more. After a phone call, Barrier was lifted.
Security was a nightmare, Anxiety levels up!!!
Used the No 1 lounge, you get what you pay for i guess, But avoided it the second time of using ED.
Was stopped on my return by customs trying to rush though with the cases and everything was OK considering the wife had a load of Thai food.
I would use it again due to the carparks and the viewing area from departures, Living near Carlisle, i get the choice of 4 airports
Airport parking, Big plus, but the first time i booked in advance for 6 weeks and i think i paid £120 , When i returned, The ticket machine refused my ticket and asked for £1200 and more. After a phone call, Barrier was lifted.
Security was a nightmare, Anxiety levels up!!!
Used the No 1 lounge, you get what you pay for i guess, But avoided it the second time of using ED.
Was stopped on my return by customs trying to rush though with the cases and everything was OK considering the wife had a load of Thai food.
I would use it again due to the carparks and the viewing area from departures, Living near Carlisle, i get the choice of 4 airports
Oct 11, 2019, 3:24 am
#82
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 557
Just got an email from EK offering discounts on this route. Use promo code UKEDIB19 for £50 in Y, £150 in J and £300 in F.
Interesting timing as its been one year now and as you may recall. ethihad had just pulled out of Edinburgh before EK came in due to poor uptake.
For me, i am unlikely to use Edinburgh simply down to no EK lounge and that Glasgow is approx 20 minutes closer to me than Edi.
Interesting timing as its been one year now and as you may recall. ethihad had just pulled out of Edinburgh before EK came in due to poor uptake.
For me, i am unlikely to use Edinburgh simply down to no EK lounge and that Glasgow is approx 20 minutes closer to me than Edi.
Oct 11, 2019, 1:37 pm
#83
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Shetland, uk
Programs: Skywards silver
Posts: 247
Just got an email from EK offering discounts on this route. Use promo code UKEDIB19 for £50 in Y, £150 in J and £300 in F.
Interesting timing as its been one year now and as you may recall. ethihad had just pulled out of Edinburgh before EK came in due to poor uptake.
For me, i am unlikely to use Edinburgh simply down to no EK lounge and that Glasgow is approx 20 minutes closer to me than Edi.
Interesting timing as its been one year now and as you may recall. ethihad had just pulled out of Edinburgh before EK came in due to poor uptake.
For me, i am unlikely to use Edinburgh simply down to no EK lounge and that Glasgow is approx 20 minutes closer to me than Edi.
does anyone know load numbers for EDI? Has it been successful?
