[EK NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (Flame Free) 2020
Jan 14, 20, 11:47 am
#31
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It it definitely non-cancellable? Most EK fares are refundable for a fee (not special fares however).
Jan 14, 20, 12:18 pm
#32
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But welcome to Flyer Talk and to the EK forum in particular!
Jan 15, 20, 8:07 pm
#34
Join Date: Nov 2007
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Hi guys,
First time flying on Emirates on an award booked with AS. Flying JFK-DXB-MLE with the first leg being in Business but the second leg is in Coach due to lack of J availability. Connection time is 1.5 hours connecting to the 9:40 a.m. to MLE which seems to be reasonable.
I've been watching our flight EK204 this week and since Saturday it has consistently left JFK late with the landing time at DXB being too late for us to make the connection to MLE - it landed either the same time as the departure of the connecting flight or way way later (as much as 4 - 5 hours later). There is another flight to MLE that leaves about 1/2 an hour later than our flight which would probably be too late for those landing times too and then the next flight doesn't leave until way past midnight which would obviously cause us to lose our first night at our Maldives resort. I'm wondering why this flight has been so consistently and sometimes even severely delayed this week? It really worries me as it would very much mess up our vacation.
Another question I have is regarding luggage for the return - MLE to DXB flight is in Coach but DXB to JFK is in First and we paid the full amount of miles for an F award so will we be able to check in the F luggage allowance at MLE?
First time flying on Emirates on an award booked with AS. Flying JFK-DXB-MLE with the first leg being in Business but the second leg is in Coach due to lack of J availability. Connection time is 1.5 hours connecting to the 9:40 a.m. to MLE which seems to be reasonable.
I've been watching our flight EK204 this week and since Saturday it has consistently left JFK late with the landing time at DXB being too late for us to make the connection to MLE - it landed either the same time as the departure of the connecting flight or way way later (as much as 4 - 5 hours later). There is another flight to MLE that leaves about 1/2 an hour later than our flight which would probably be too late for those landing times too and then the next flight doesn't leave until way past midnight which would obviously cause us to lose our first night at our Maldives resort. I'm wondering why this flight has been so consistently and sometimes even severely delayed this week? It really worries me as it would very much mess up our vacation.
Another question I have is regarding luggage for the return - MLE to DXB flight is in Coach but DXB to JFK is in First and we paid the full amount of miles for an F award so will we be able to check in the F luggage allowance at MLE?
Jan 15, 20, 8:53 pm
#35
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Recent data points are not representative as we had (assisted) Mother Nature literally rain down on us. You'll be fine.
Luggage will be based on the first sector and therefore Y allowance.
Luggage will be based on the first sector and therefore Y allowance.
Jan 15, 20, 9:26 pm
#36
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Thanks for your response. That's disappointing that we will not be allowed the F luggage allowance even though we paid the full F award mileage of 150k points, but I guess if that's what it is we'll just have to deal with it.
One more question, I've tried sending a DM via Twitter to @EmiratesSupport but nobody ever responded (it's been a few days already). I'm guessing that I won't ever receive any response, so is there any way to contact them other than a phone call which I personally have an aversion to but will do if that's the only option?
One more question, I've tried sending a DM via Twitter to @EmiratesSupport but nobody ever responded (it's been a few days already). I'm guessing that I won't ever receive any response, so is there any way to contact them other than a phone call which I personally have an aversion to but will do if that's the only option?
Jan 15, 20, 9:43 pm
#37
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Thanks for your response. That's disappointing that we will not be allowed the F luggage allowance even though we paid the full F award mileage of 150k points, but I guess if that's what it is we'll just have to deal with it.
One more question, I've tried sending a DM via Twitter to @EmiratesSupport but nobody ever responded (it's been a few days already). I'm guessing that I won't ever receive any response, so is there any way to contact them other than a phone call which I personally have an aversion to but will do if that's the only option?
One more question, I've tried sending a DM via Twitter to @EmiratesSupport but nobody ever responded (it's been a few days already). I'm guessing that I won't ever receive any response, so is there any way to contact them other than a phone call which I personally have an aversion to but will do if that's the only option?
Jan 16, 20, 7:29 am
#38
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Thanks for your response. That's disappointing that we will not be allowed the F luggage allowance even though we paid the full F award mileage of 150k points, but I guess if that's what it is we'll just have to deal with it.
One more question, I've tried sending a DM via Twitter to @EmiratesSupport but nobody ever responded (it's been a few days already). I'm guessing that I won't ever receive any response, so is there any way to contact them other than a phone call which I personally have an aversion to but will do if that's the only option?
One more question, I've tried sending a DM via Twitter to @EmiratesSupport but nobody ever responded (it's been a few days already). I'm guessing that I won't ever receive any response, so is there any way to contact them other than a phone call which I personally have an aversion to but will do if that's the only option?
Jan 16, 20, 8:22 am
#39
Join Date: Aug 2012
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Thanks for your response. That's disappointing that we will not be allowed the F luggage allowance even though we paid the full F award mileage of 150k points, but I guess if that's what it is we'll just have to deal with it.
One more question, I've tried sending a DM via Twitter to @EmiratesSupport but nobody ever responded (it's been a few days already). I'm guessing that I won't ever receive any response, so is there any way to contact them other than a phone call which I personally have an aversion to but will do if that's the only option?
One more question, I've tried sending a DM via Twitter to @EmiratesSupport but nobody ever responded (it's been a few days already). I'm guessing that I won't ever receive any response, so is there any way to contact them other than a phone call which I personally have an aversion to but will do if that's the only option?
Jan 16, 20, 10:44 am
#40
Join Date: Nov 2007
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They finally responded to me too but it took a lot longer than 10 mins.
Jan 20, 20, 4:28 am
#41
Join Date: Jan 2020
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Emirates upgrade for saver fare economy
Hi,
I wanted to know how many miles or cash will be needed to upgrade from eco saver to business class for a flight from London heathrow to Dubai
I wanted to know how many miles or cash will be needed to upgrade from eco saver to business class for a flight from London heathrow to Dubai
Jan 20, 20, 5:49 am
#42
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The answer is 57500 points.
Jan 20, 20, 8:22 am
#43
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Welcome to Flyer Talk and the Emirates forum.
DYKWIA has already given you the answer about how many miles you need (57500)
The question about cash is a bit more difficult to answer. If the LHR/DXB leg is part of a longer trip (i.e. you carry on to a different destination after Dubai), then the upgrade can generally not be done with cash. The exception is that sometimes (rarely) you can get an 'upgrade offer' when you check in one like (OLCI). If DXB is your final destination, then the cost will be the difference in fare plus taxes (the APD ex UK in business is higher than in economy).
Jan 21, 20, 2:54 pm
#44
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 625
EK checked through luggage policy on separate tickets
Hi, will Emirates check through luggage to final destination on 2 separate EK tickets? Itinerary is as follows, 1. MEL-DXB. 2. DXB-MCT.
(I haven't bought the 2nd ticket yet, looking at a flight to MCT with a 2-hour layover in DXB, hope that's enough time). Thanks!
(I haven't bought the 2nd ticket yet, looking at a flight to MCT with a 2-hour layover in DXB, hope that's enough time). Thanks!
Last edited by Mister P.; Jan 21, 20 at 3:19 pm
Jan 21, 20, 8:09 pm
#45
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 23
Purchase Upgrade from Economy to Business Class
I've bought economy saver tickets and was given the option to upgrade by cash to business class. Hoping to get some answers on the following:
1. 1st time travelling on emirates, and came across some discussion on this forum that Emirates sometimes do offer upgrades for a minimal/attractive fee if their biz class is quite empty when it is close to departing date or even departure time. So does this mean I can sit and wait to receive this email as long as I keep seeing a lot of empty biz class seats through Expedia?
2. If I do go for the cash upgrade, am I entitled to lounge access, chauffeur drive and other benefits that comes along with a full fare business class? Because the cheapest business class ticket by emirates does not offer lounge access and chauffeur, correct me if I'm wrong as I've made the booking a week ago.
3. I have a connection time of 1hour 40 mins in dubai for my onward flight to AMS. Should there be a delay on the flight to dubai and ended up missing the onward flight to AMS, how likely is it that I will be offered an upgrade or lounge access for the next available flight to AMS?
Thank you fellow travellers!
1. 1st time travelling on emirates, and came across some discussion on this forum that Emirates sometimes do offer upgrades for a minimal/attractive fee if their biz class is quite empty when it is close to departing date or even departure time. So does this mean I can sit and wait to receive this email as long as I keep seeing a lot of empty biz class seats through Expedia?
2. If I do go for the cash upgrade, am I entitled to lounge access, chauffeur drive and other benefits that comes along with a full fare business class? Because the cheapest business class ticket by emirates does not offer lounge access and chauffeur, correct me if I'm wrong as I've made the booking a week ago.
3. I have a connection time of 1hour 40 mins in dubai for my onward flight to AMS. Should there be a delay on the flight to dubai and ended up missing the onward flight to AMS, how likely is it that I will be offered an upgrade or lounge access for the next available flight to AMS?
Thank you fellow travellers!
