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Old Jan 2, 2017, 1:21 pm
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Originally Posted by Lack
Even better, you should get a 75% discount for the downgrade ;-).
Originally Posted by sonomawine
i have had no such luck! I asked for compensation, and EK call center told me to ask for it at the airport (DXB) and it was a waste of time.
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File it with the relevant EU aviation authority.
Or take them to court. The 75% will be pro-rated for the distance of the leg against the whole ticket.
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Old Jan 2, 2017, 5:13 pm
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Originally Posted by Calchas
Or take them to court. The 75% will be pro-rated for the distance of the leg against the whole ticket.
Given that it was only the last leg DXB-ATH leg (originally ATH-DXB-SFO-DXB-ATH), it is not worth the energy.
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Old Jan 2, 2017, 5:42 pm
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Originally Posted by sonomawine
Given that it was only the last leg DXB-ATH leg (originally ATH-DXB-SFO-DXB-ATH), it is not worth the energy.
It's the principle that matters! Still even at prorated distance and minus commission to an agency that does the legwork you should be able to get a very nice dinner out of it.
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Old Jan 3, 2017, 1:55 pm
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ATH-DXB-SFO also has the same rates ($1900 for OW Biz/$2900 for OW F). Thinking about using this one way on my trip back from Santorini for the one year Anniversary with the wife.

Would I be able to ask for a stopover in DXB and enjoy the Dubai for a few days before DXB-SFO?
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Old Jan 3, 2017, 2:10 pm
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I'm going to Amsterdam this weekend on that AM mistake fare from last year and after my first EK F redemption, I'm irrationally looking at this for my way home because it'd be awesome to do again. Would earn like 35k AS miles. Ugh
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Old Jan 3, 2017, 2:12 pm
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Originally Posted by t4y4r
ATH-DXB-SFO also has the same rates ($1900 for OW Biz/$2900 for OW F). Thinking about using this one way on my trip back from Santorini for the one year Anniversary with the wife.

Would I be able to ask for a stopover in DXB and enjoy the Dubai for a few days before DXB-SFO?
No, seems not

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STOPOVERS	
   4 STOPOVERS PERMITTED ON THE PRICING UNIT
     LIMITED TO 2 FREE AND 2 AT EUR 75.00 EACH.
     NONE IN DXB
     1 FREE PERMITTED AT ANY OTHER POINT IN EACH
     DIRECTION
     2 AT ANY POINT AT EUR 75.00 EACH.
     A STOPOVER MAY NOT EXCEED 30 DAYS.
         NOTE - TEXT BELOW NOT VALIDATED FOR AUTOPRICING.
          STOPOVERS ARE PERMITTED ONLY AT THE CITIES
          MENTIONED IN THE ROUTING.
          CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS DO NOT APPLY.
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Old Jan 3, 2017, 2:33 pm
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ex-MLA to BOS for $3500 in F is not really a good deal. For the same amount of money you can fly ex-CPT/JNB and get many more miles.
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Old Jan 3, 2017, 2:38 pm
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Originally Posted by Dieuwer
ex-MLA to BOS for $3500 in F is not really a good deal. For the same amount of money you can fly ex-CPT/JNB and get many more miles.
LOL. While true, I think it bears noting (again) that not a lot people care about BOS.
And if you happen to be in Malta or in the EU for that matter, ex-CPT/JNB fares are pretty irrelevant.
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Old Jan 3, 2017, 3:03 pm
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Originally Posted by Dieuwer
ex-MLA to BOS for $3500 in F is not really a good deal. For the same amount of money you can fly ex-CPT/JNB and get many more miles.
Are you including travel from my (theoretical) holiday home in MLA to CPT as well as CPT-BOS in F in your $3500?
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Old Jan 3, 2017, 3:08 pm
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Once again, I can fly US-MLA for $3000 roundtrip in J. Have a flatbed too.
I think EK F is overrated. And the experience in DXB sucks.
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Old Jan 3, 2017, 3:39 pm
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Originally Posted by Dieuwer
Once again, I can fly US-MLA for $3000 roundtrip in J. Have a flatbed too.
I think EK F is overrated. And the experience in DXB sucks.
It's pretty clear plenty of other people don't agree with this sentiment!
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Old Jan 3, 2017, 3:40 pm
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It's pretty clear plenty of other people don't agree with this sentiment!
It better be, otherwise EK would go bust!
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Old Jan 3, 2017, 6:44 pm
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Originally Posted by Dieuwer
It better be, otherwise EK would go bust!
I do not think EK used to make money in F (or even J).. now that they are not making money even in Y, they are suffering.
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Old Jan 3, 2017, 8:05 pm
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Originally Posted by oneworld82
I do not think EK used to make money in F (or even J).. now that they are not making money even in Y, they are suffering.
Source?
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Old Jan 3, 2017, 10:18 pm
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Originally Posted by Dieuwer
Once again, I can fly US-MLA for $3000 roundtrip in J. Have a flatbed too.
Which of your airlines flies flat beds to MLA?
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