[Premium Fare Gone]: EK：KUL-DXB in First Class RT for $1307
Jan 6, 2019, 7:48 pm
#181
Join Date: Jan 2019
Programs: UA 1K AA exp
Posts: 6
Easiest way to find out is to search dining menu on Ek's website, for Jan 6th flight, no F menu available. But for Jan 7th flight EK347, there is a First class menu, and this flight with be operated with A6-EOU, which is a 3 class A380. If there is a FIrst class menu for the flight, then it will be first class. Yes caviar, yes shower, yes everything.
Jan 6, 2019, 7:55 pm
#182
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SIN
Programs: KF, MPC, BAEC // Bonvoy, WoH, Honors
Posts: 1,464
If there is no way to buy a ticket in first class (even on Emirates site directly) that means there is no first class service. That means that even if there is a 3-class plane, you can seat your butt but there will be no first class service. No caviar, no shower, no nothing.
For what it's worth, doing a search on ITA Matrix (unticking the "Only show flights and prices with available seats" option) shows that F tickets are technically on sale, but there are none left on most dates.
Last edited by Kilian Zoll; Jan 6, 2019 at 8:01 pm
Jan 6, 2019, 7:55 pm
#183
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: Alaska
Posts: 2,188
Easiest way to find out is to search dining menu on Ek's website, for Jan 6th flight, no F menu available. But for Jan 7th flight EK347, there is a First class menu, and this flight with be operated with A6-EOU, which is a 3 class A380. If there is a FIrst class menu for the flight, then it will be first class. Yes caviar, yes shower, yes everything.
EK business class is nothing to be amazed about.
Jan 6, 2019, 7:56 pm
#184
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 16
If there is no way to buy a ticket in first class (even on Emirates site directly) that means there is no first class service. That means that even if there is a 3-class plane, you can seat your butt but there will be no first class service. No caviar, no shower, no nothing.
Jan 6, 2019, 7:59 pm
#185
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: Alaska
Posts: 2,188
The 777 1st class has no shower, I believe.
Jan 6, 2019, 8:02 pm
#186
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 173
Tonight's flight 343 has been with first class A380. A6-EOT. I could have taken this ticket -_-
Well, it all depends on 342 flight now. As soon as it appears which plane will be today's 342 - i will know whether the return flight will feature first class seats. I can survive return in business if at least one way is first..
Well, it all depends on 342 flight now. As soon as it appears which plane will be today's 342 - i will know whether the return flight will feature first class seats. I can survive return in business if at least one way is first..
Jan 6, 2019, 8:08 pm
#187
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 16
Tonight's flight 343 has been with first class A380. A6-EOT. I could have taken this ticket -_-
Well, it all depends on 342 flight now. As soon as it appears which plane will be today's 342 - i will know whether the return flight will feature first class seats. I can survive return in business if at least one way is first..
Well, it all depends on 342 flight now. As soon as it appears which plane will be today's 342 - i will know whether the return flight will feature first class seats. I can survive return in business if at least one way is first..
Last edited by elite_sh; Jan 6, 2019 at 8:13 pm
Jan 6, 2019, 8:13 pm
#188
Join Date: Jan 2019
Programs: UA 1K AA exp
Posts: 6
If my method is correct, then EK342 will be 3 class. FYI, there's no First class showing on EF on Jan 16th flight EK347, then I went to website and find no First class dining menu only business and economy menu . I think whats showing on EF is correct, no need to panic.
Jan 6, 2019, 8:28 pm
#189
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: *G / OWS / STE+
Posts: 60
If my method is correct, then EK342 will be 3 class. FYI, there's no First class showing on EF on Jan 16th flight EK347, then I went to website and find no First class dining menu only business and economy menu . I think whats showing on EF is correct, no need to panic.
are there any steps anyone would suggest taking at this stage?
Jan 6, 2019, 8:34 pm
#191
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 173
The only thing I can tell for sure is that's a huge random here. Literally 86% of all planes i tested for all dates for all flight numbers are 2-class configuration. Only some planes, both A380 and 777, are 3-class. That means you need to be lucky to get first class, and you also need to be lucky to get it before this fare is cancelled or downgraded - or honored. That's double luck.
If 1300+ USD for pure luck is ok for you, I would suggest playing this game. If this is your last money, cancel for sure. Too much risk and gamble at all stages.
Edit: tonight's flight is A6-EDB, that features first class. I can chill at least until check-in desk
If 1300+ USD for pure luck is ok for you, I would suggest playing this game. If this is your last money, cancel for sure. Too much risk and gamble at all stages.
Edit: tonight's flight is A6-EDB, that features first class. I can chill at least until check-in desk
Last edited by Sauraigne; Jan 6, 2019 at 8:40 pm
Jan 6, 2019, 8:40 pm
#193
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: *G / OWS / STE+
Posts: 60
thank you, weirdly I can now see it too! A little more relaxed, for now!
Jan 6, 2019, 8:42 pm
#194
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: *G / OWS / STE+
Posts: 60
The only thing I can tell for sure is that's a huge random here. Literally 86% of all planes i tested for all dates for all flight numbers are 2-class configuration. Only some planes, both A380 and 777, are 3-class. That means you need to be lucky to get first class, and you also need to be lucky to get it before this fare is cancelled or downgraded - or honored. That's double luck.
If 1300+ USD for pure luck is ok for you, I would suggest playing this game. If this is your last money, cancel for sure. Too much risk and gamble at all stages.
Edit: tonight's flight is A6-EDB, that features first class. I can chill at least until check-in desk
If 1300+ USD for pure luck is ok for you, I would suggest playing this game. If this is your last money, cancel for sure. Too much risk and gamble at all stages.
Edit: tonight's flight is A6-EDB, that features first class. I can chill at least until check-in desk
Jan 6, 2019, 8:44 pm
#195
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SIN
Programs: KF, MPC, BAEC // Bonvoy, WoH, Honors
Posts: 1,464
EDIT: Just noticed that the Experience page does indicate 2-cabin planes on several departures in February as well. Hopefully this information is accurate, in the sense that it won't randomly change closer to departure dates. My flights are currently listed as having First Class.
Last edited by Kilian Zoll; Jan 6, 2019 at 8:52 pm