[EK NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (Flame Free) 2024
Jan 1, 2024, 4:42 am
#1
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[EK NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (Flame Free) 2024
Happy New Year All
Welcome to the EK Forum and the new Newbie thread for 2024.
If you are new to Flyertalk, flying with Emirates for the first time or are just unsure of something to do with Emirates and have a question, then please feel free to post in this thread (No flaming allowed).
You can also have a look at our 2023 thread [EK NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (Flame Free) 2023
From the The EK Forum Moderators and Ambassador team, we hope you have a safe, pleasant and exciting year of flying with Emirates.
Welcome to the EK Forum and the new Newbie thread for 2024.
If you are new to Flyertalk, flying with Emirates for the first time or are just unsure of something to do with Emirates and have a question, then please feel free to post in this thread (No flaming allowed).
You can also have a look at our 2023 thread [EK NEWBIE LOUNGE] Ask Your Questions Here (Flame Free) 2023
From the The EK Forum Moderators and Ambassador team, we hope you have a safe, pleasant and exciting year of flying with Emirates.
Jan 1, 2024, 8:09 am
#2
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 564
Hi everyone
I've got a bit of a dilemma and I thought I would ask here. I've got a new suitcase set (set of 3 - large, medium and cabin size) delivered and I want to check it in including the box it was delivered in. As it stands, the entire set is packed within each other i.e. large suitcase holds both the medium and cabin sized trolley.
My question is -- is this OK to check-in or will Emirates not allow this. I ask because I remember seeing another airline recently in Hong Kong not allowing this so thought I would get some clarity on this as a quick Google search shows mixed responses.
I've got a bit of a dilemma and I thought I would ask here. I've got a new suitcase set (set of 3 - large, medium and cabin size) delivered and I want to check it in including the box it was delivered in. As it stands, the entire set is packed within each other i.e. large suitcase holds both the medium and cabin sized trolley.
My question is -- is this OK to check-in or will Emirates not allow this. I ask because I remember seeing another airline recently in Hong Kong not allowing this so thought I would get some clarity on this as a quick Google search shows mixed responses.
Jan 1, 2024, 11:18 am
#3
Ambassador, Emirates
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Hi everyone
I've got a bit of a dilemma and I thought I would ask here. I've got a new suitcase set (set of 3 - large, medium and cabin size) delivered and I want to check it in including the box it was delivered in. As it stands, the entire set is packed within each other i.e. large suitcase holds both the medium and cabin sized trolley.
My question is -- is this OK to check-in or will Emirates not allow this. I ask because I remember seeing another airline recently in Hong Kong not allowing this so thought I would get some clarity on this as a quick Google search shows mixed responses.
I've got a bit of a dilemma and I thought I would ask here. I've got a new suitcase set (set of 3 - large, medium and cabin size) delivered and I want to check it in including the box it was delivered in. As it stands, the entire set is packed within each other i.e. large suitcase holds both the medium and cabin sized trolley.
My question is -- is this OK to check-in or will Emirates not allow this. I ask because I remember seeing another airline recently in Hong Kong not allowing this so thought I would get some clarity on this as a quick Google search shows mixed responses.
I would have thought that as long as the box falls within the weight / size limits of your allowance and the contents are not on the list of banned items, it does not matter what is in the box. Or is that too simplistic?
Jan 1, 2024, 11:31 am
#4
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NYC
Posts: 27,239
Question - if I book an award ticket in business class (available on my desired date), will there be an opportunity to do a cash upgrade to First? Preferably right after booking, but if not, when? Not until online check-in? At the airport? Any idea how they price these things?
Secondary question - are EK award tickets refundable or changeable without fees?
Secondary question - are EK award tickets refundable or changeable without fees?
Jan 4, 2024, 1:14 pm
#7
Join Date: Aug 2012
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Cancellation
Hi, Until how long before the flight can you cancel for refund without being a noshow? Is it the same for all ticket types?
I realize that the refund penalty differs by ticket types, but does the cancellation window also change?
I realize that the refund penalty differs by ticket types, but does the cancellation window also change?
Jan 5, 2024, 11:59 am
#8
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It should normally be "before departure", but I'd verify the language in the fare rules (probably Penalties section). To be safe and not have to potentially fight, I'd probably cancel before the check-in cutoff.
Jan 5, 2024, 2:05 pm
#9
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Wellington, NZ
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I fly to Dubai next week, then on to Spain a few days later. I have booked a chauffeur car in both locations. Do I need to tip the drivers in either Dubai or Spain? If so I’ll need to get money at the airport. In Dubai I’m staying in the holiday inn al barsha which I think is 20 to 30 minutes from the airport.
Jan 5, 2024, 2:12 pm
#10
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,619
I fly to Dubai next week, then on to Spain a few days later. I have booked a chauffeur car in both locations. Do I need to tip the drivers in either Dubai or Spain? If so I’ll need to get money at the airport. In Dubai I’m staying in the holiday inn al barsha which I think is 20 to 30 minutes from the airport.
Jan 5, 2024, 4:48 pm
#11
Join Date: Jan 2024
Posts: 1
Hi - I am not a EK newbie - but certainly a forum newbie - so decided to ask here.
I have a peculiar situation - I am trying to book Orlando - Dubai - Calcutta - and the single round-trip is showing way more expensive than the sum total of Orlando<=>Dubai and Dubai<=>Calcutta round-trips.
So my question is, if I book two separate tickets instead, will EK through check my bags even though the two legs are on separate tickets ( but both still on EK) ?
edit: wanted to add some specifics in case it is useful - I am traveling alone - only one checked bag - Outbound layover is 7 hours - Return layover is 2 hr 45 mins approx. - I am a US passport holder
I have a peculiar situation - I am trying to book Orlando - Dubai - Calcutta - and the single round-trip is showing way more expensive than the sum total of Orlando<=>Dubai and Dubai<=>Calcutta round-trips.
So my question is, if I book two separate tickets instead, will EK through check my bags even though the two legs are on separate tickets ( but both still on EK) ?
edit: wanted to add some specifics in case it is useful - I am traveling alone - only one checked bag - Outbound layover is 7 hours - Return layover is 2 hr 45 mins approx. - I am a US passport holder
Last edited by stl859; Jan 6, 2024 at 9:02 pm
Jan 6, 2024, 8:39 pm
#13
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
What do you mean by the new or old version? There are at least 7 different seating configurations, 2 engine types, several developments in IFE and there was the new bar layout from EUV onwards.
Jan 7, 2024, 6:14 am
#14
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: DXB
Programs: BA Gold; EK Gold; Marriott Titanium
Posts: 72
I initially read your question as how do I tell if my flight has Premium Economy (and is therefore a generally newer style of seat upholstery?). Though your route isn't a PE one, so by this definition is old.
Jan 7, 2024, 8:46 am
#15
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,856
Thanks for the reply of new/old A380.
From youtube vids, seems some A380 business seats have bigger screens than others?
i assume the bigger screens would be newer IFE/seat/plane
Also the A380s with PE, are the Business seats also updated?
Thanks
From youtube vids, seems some A380 business seats have bigger screens than others?
i assume the bigger screens would be newer IFE/seat/plane
Also the A380s with PE, are the Business seats also updated?
Thanks