Worth upgrade to Business 'special' ?
Nov 20, 2020, 1:26 pm
#19
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Nov 21, 2020, 12:20 am
#20
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Not necessarily. Choosing an aisle seat in the centre bank next to a couple, or any aisle seat next to an empty seat ensures that. Needs careful planning, usually in the lounge, though.
Nov 21, 2020, 1:05 am
#21
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Nov 21, 2020, 3:15 am
#22
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Far easier to fly with another airline (or Emirates A380) I can chose my seat next to the window (my preference) and reach the aisle either with the 1-2-1 or the clever design with Oman
I am sorry as Emirates may be good but quite frankly not good enough to overcome that layout
Jun 28, 2021, 10:39 am
#23
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It was just north of $1k/pp difference between Y & J (biz special fare) SFO-DXB/stopover/DXB-MLE end of year, which seemed like a good deal. Wife and I are in F, but bought the biz special for 2 kids (6&4) and our nanny. Figured they might actually put the kids and nanny together (2-3-2 777 on both legs) if I called and explained the situation, but I think I was a little too optimistic (only called once). Is it likely my kids and nanny end up in 3 different rows? Should I try calling again? Fares are changeable/refundable, so I can easily put them back in coach, but thought everyone would arrive a little better rested if I bought J. Any experience/advice much appreciated in advance.
Jun 28, 2021, 12:12 pm
#24
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It was just north of $1k/pp difference between Y & J (biz special fare) SFO-DXB/stopover/DXB-MLE end of year, which seemed like a good deal. Wife and I are in F, but bought the biz special for 2 kids (6&4) and our nanny. Figured they might actually put the kids and nanny together (2-3-2 777 on both legs) if I called and explained the situation, but I think I was a little too optimistic (only called once). Is it likely my kids and nanny end up in 3 different rows? Should I try calling again? Fares are changeable/refundable, so I can easily put them back in coach, but thought everyone would arrive a little better rested if I bought J. Any experience/advice much appreciated in advance.
2. kids under 12 will be sat with an adult. I assume that they are on a separate ticket with the nanny.
3. I hope your kids won’t be running into F from J.
Jun 28, 2021, 12:48 pm
#25
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Thanks?
Correct.
I was hoping to have them up to sample wines... per your suggestion, maybe I'll bring drinks back to them instead.
I was hoping to have them up to sample wines... per your suggestion, maybe I'll bring drinks back to them instead.
Jun 28, 2021, 1:29 pm
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Jun 28, 2021, 9:47 pm
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