[PREM FARE GONE] EK First PEN-DXB (via SIN) for 600USD (with caveat)
Feb 9, 20, 5:04 am
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[PREM FARE GONE] EK First PEN-DXB (via SIN) for 600USD (with caveat)
1600GMT 9 FEB FARE IS DEAD
EK First PEN-DXB in First (books into A-class, up to 350% AS miles)
Caveat: must return within 24 hours.
Can be found on OTA and GF (some report it works on EK mobile site)
This is essentially a PEN-SIN RT F ticket with a transit constructed in DXB
Example: (no longer available, but other dates works)https://www.skyscanner.com/transport...senabled=false
Tip: This fare basis is a SIN-PEN-SIN fare with the return with a transfer in DXB (because the DXB-PEN flight is coded on one flight coupon. Hence the routing on return became SIN-DXB-PEN (SIN tech-stop ignored), this works on either outbound or inbound
Hence, To get the 600USD fare book in YFFF or FFFY (Coach books into K Class, can use Matrix to construct)
And, To get the 900USD fare book in FFFF
The real pro will price a double DXB transfer like this (price 1100USD):
PEK-SIN(techstop)-DXB (first coupon) DXB-SIN (second coupon) Outbound
SIN-DXB (third coupon) DXB-SIN(techstop)-PEN (fourth coupon) Inbound
The second/third coupon can be routed on 380. Those that require techstop in SIN can only be on the 777 flight EK348/349
Refund/Cancellation:
Refund is 500MYR=120 USD
Mileage Earning:
Your ticket will credit with three flight coupons: PEN-SIN (wether in Y or F), SIN-DXB, and DXB-PEN as a single coupon (that is how this fare is able to work within fare construction rules) The most rewarding being Alaska, but this can also be great for picking up some hard to earn JAL Mileage Bank miles.
Take Note:
1. [QUOTE=Travel-Quinten;32050521] Others have pointed out you may not be able to check your bags and would need to do mobile/online check-in for your second leg to DXB
2. You may HAVE TO finish your trip in PEN as the return leg has only a tech stop in SIN (that's how this fare is able to work duh) so you may not be allowed off the plane to make a run for it.
First seen on Chinese bloggers.
EK First PEN-DXB in First (books into A-class, up to 350% AS miles)
Caveat: must return within 24 hours.
Can be found on OTA and GF (some report it works on EK mobile site)
This is essentially a PEN-SIN RT F ticket with a transit constructed in DXB
Example: (no longer available, but other dates works)
Tip: This fare basis is a SIN-PEN-SIN fare with the return with a transfer in DXB (because the DXB-PEN flight is coded on one flight coupon. Hence the routing on return became SIN-DXB-PEN (SIN tech-stop ignored), this works on either outbound or inbound
Hence, To get the 600USD fare book in YFFF or FFFY (Coach books into K Class, can use Matrix to construct)
And, To get the 900USD fare book in FFFF
The real pro will price a double DXB transfer like this (price 1100USD):
PEK-SIN(techstop)-DXB (first coupon) DXB-SIN (second coupon) Outbound
SIN-DXB (third coupon) DXB-SIN(techstop)-PEN (fourth coupon) Inbound
The second/third coupon can be routed on 380. Those that require techstop in SIN can only be on the 777 flight EK348/349
Refund/Cancellation:
Refund is 500MYR=120 USD
Mileage Earning:
Your ticket will credit with three flight coupons: PEN-SIN (wether in Y or F), SIN-DXB, and DXB-PEN as a single coupon (that is how this fare is able to work within fare construction rules) The most rewarding being Alaska, but this can also be great for picking up some hard to earn JAL Mileage Bank miles.
Take Note:
1. [QUOTE=Travel-Quinten;32050521] Others have pointed out you may not be able to check your bags and would need to do mobile/online check-in for your second leg to DXB
2. You may HAVE TO finish your trip in PEN as the return leg has only a tech stop in SIN (that's how this fare is able to work duh) so you may not be allowed off the plane to make a run for it.
First seen on Chinese bloggers.
Last edited by Dominicus; Feb 9, 20 at 9:55 am Reason: See Link Rules in Sticky
Feb 9, 20, 5:09 am
#2
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I have booked the fare using OTA Fly2Be. Ticket confirmed, able to select a seat and add FFP on EK site.
Great way to top up some mileage and enjoy EK F
Great way to top up some mileage and enjoy EK F
Feb 9, 20, 5:13 am
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Feb 9, 20, 5:42 am
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Booked through Expedia without any price bump at the end (I had the same thing with Gotogate)
Y for PEN-SIN then F for "SIN-xDXB-PEN" with 388 first leg and 773 second leg.
Reference works on EK website and CheckMyTrip shows etickets have been issued.
Thanks OP!
Y for PEN-SIN then F for "SIN-xDXB-PEN" with 388 first leg and 773 second leg.
Reference works on EK website and CheckMyTrip shows etickets have been issued.
Thanks OP!
Last edited by sbor90; Feb 9, 20 at 5:47 am
Feb 9, 20, 5:53 am
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Tip: This fare basis is a SIN-PEN-SIN fare with the return with a transfer in DXB (because the DXB-PEN flight is coded on one coupon hence the routing on return became SIN-DXB-PEN (SIN techstop ignored)
To get the 600USD fare book in YFFF
To get the 900USD fare book in FFFF
Class P is not possible (my bad) only class A
Refund is 500MYR=120 USD
To get the 600USD fare book in YFFF
To get the 900USD fare book in FFFF
Class P is not possible (my bad) only class A
Refund is 500MYR=120 USD
Feb 9, 20, 5:53 am
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Also booked on Expedia. F on all flights
Feb 9, 20, 5:57 am
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My thoughts:
It seems the fare is technically a return PEN-SIN (on the way in with a connection in DXB). In our case, the time between arriving in SIN (from PEN) and leaving SIN (to DXB) is 1 hour and includes a plane change. It's technically when we start our return flight already. Therefore, my understanding is that one should therefore check in online for the SIN-DXB-PEN flight before leaving PEN already to avoid being treated as a no-show. As well, I wonder if you could check in luggage in PEN for that reason. You cannot always check in luggage for your outbound and inbound flight as the same point. Any thoughts?
It seems the fare is technically a return PEN-SIN (on the way in with a connection in DXB). In our case, the time between arriving in SIN (from PEN) and leaving SIN (to DXB) is 1 hour and includes a plane change. It's technically when we start our return flight already. Therefore, my understanding is that one should therefore check in online for the SIN-DXB-PEN flight before leaving PEN already to avoid being treated as a no-show. As well, I wonder if you could check in luggage in PEN for that reason. You cannot always check in luggage for your outbound and inbound flight as the same point. Any thoughts?
Feb 9, 20, 5:58 am
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My thoughts:
It seems the fare is technically a return PEN-SIN (on the way in with a connection in DXB). In our case, the time between arriving in SIN (from PEN) and leaving SIN (to DXB) is 1 hour and includes a plane change. It's technically when we start our return flight already. Therefore, my understanding is that one should therefore check in online for the SIN-DXB-PEN flight before leaving PEN already to avoid being treated as a no-show. As well, I wonder if you could check in luggage in PEN for that reason. You normally can't check in luggage for your outbound and inbound flight as the same point. Any thoughts?
It seems the fare is technically a return PEN-SIN (on the way in with a connection in DXB). In our case, the time between arriving in SIN (from PEN) and leaving SIN (to DXB) is 1 hour and includes a plane change. It's technically when we start our return flight already. Therefore, my understanding is that one should therefore check in online for the SIN-DXB-PEN flight before leaving PEN already to avoid being treated as a no-show. As well, I wonder if you could check in luggage in PEN for that reason. You normally can't check in luggage for your outbound and inbound flight as the same point. Any thoughts?
I go with #teamcarryon (I have added your suggestions in the first post)
Feb 9, 20, 5:59 am
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My thoughts:
It seems the fare is technically a return PEN-SIN (on the way in with a connection in DXB). In our case, the time between arriving in SIN (from PEN) and leaving SIN (to DXB) is 1 hour and includes a plane change. It's technically when we start our return flight already. Therefore, my understanding is that one should therefore check in online for the SIN-DXB-PEN flight before leaving PEN already to avoid being treated as a no-show. As well, I wonder if you could check in luggage in PEN for that reason. You cannot always check in luggage for your outbound and inbound flight as the same point. Any thoughts?
It seems the fare is technically a return PEN-SIN (on the way in with a connection in DXB). In our case, the time between arriving in SIN (from PEN) and leaving SIN (to DXB) is 1 hour and includes a plane change. It's technically when we start our return flight already. Therefore, my understanding is that one should therefore check in online for the SIN-DXB-PEN flight before leaving PEN already to avoid being treated as a no-show. As well, I wonder if you could check in luggage in PEN for that reason. You cannot always check in luggage for your outbound and inbound flight as the same point. Any thoughts?
