Loose EK routing rules using AS miles (outed by blog)
Oct 28, 2015, 4:02 pm
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Loose EK routing rules using AS miles (outed by blog)
Recently I came across this article and found it puzzled on how he found a "loophole" to route to DXB "THREE TIMES!". His route looks like IAH-DXB.....
*I'm deleting this post due to two FT member's requests. However I think this article has been published on a well known website so the "damage" may have already done. Book away while you can.*
*I'm deleting this post due to two FT member's requests. However I think this article has been published on a well known website so the "damage" may have already done. Book away while you can.*
Last edited by thebluejean; Oct 28, 2015 at 6:13 pm
Oct 28, 2015, 4:19 pm
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Oct 28, 2015, 4:24 pm
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But what was the trick/loophole? Was AS allowing transit THROUGH all regions as long as DESTINATION was permitted? Meaning EK could legally touch Australia?
Oct 28, 2015, 4:42 pm
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Last edited by eponymous_coward; Oct 28, 2015 at 4:52 pm
Oct 28, 2015, 5:24 pm
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Crazy routing, and definitely having BI publish the details AND call the airline to confirm the routing is the best way to kill it. With that said, I could never imagine myself flying that much non-stop, even if it is in First!
Oct 28, 2015, 5:33 pm
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Oct 28, 2015, 5:55 pm
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Enjoying my $700 Hennessey after a shower
Last edited by spark787; Oct 29, 2015 at 11:20 pm
Oct 28, 2015, 5:56 pm
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Even the worst of blogs held off with this one though. It managed to survive for quite some time.
Oct 28, 2015, 5:57 pm
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Your a smart Guy (except for the chase cars and triple backup itins) you can surely figure this out on your own. Oh and go fast and try to book before it dies. so sad people have to call.
Oct 28, 2015, 6:04 pm
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Oct 28, 2015, 10:05 pm
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wait so how was it possible to go to SYD using alaska miles on EK? I guess he talked to a noob agent?
And wow using a Gopro to take a photo of you eating is the new trend now?
Look at this $700 Hennessey im drinking.
Emirates is the only airline that gives $700 Hennessey
I asked for another glass of that $700 Hennessey
Enjoying my $700 Hennessey after a shower
And wow using a Gopro to take a photo of you eating is the new trend now?
Look at this $700 Hennessey im drinking.
Emirates is the only airline that gives $700 Hennessey
I asked for another glass of that $700 Hennessey
Enjoying my $700 Hennessey after a shower