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Emirates | Skywards
May 31, 18, 5:07 pm
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EK confirms launch of Premium Economy in 2020
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30,955
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Marc Liljeqvist
I have a feeling that PE will replace the Y-cabin...
I have a feeling that PE will replace the Y-cabin on the upperdeck of the current 2-class A380's. It would also make a lot of sense since they often have issues selling J on a lot of their european...
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Emirates | Skywards
May 31, 18, 4:59 pm
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Emirates' reconfigured 777-200LR is awesome
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1,861
Posted By
Marc Liljeqvist
The lack of overhead bins over the middle section...
The lack of overhead bins over the middle section is something I remember from my flights on the russian Il-96 and Il-86. It DOES make the cabin seem less claustrophobic. I am happy to hear that...
Forum:
Japan
May 17, 18, 7:12 pm
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Transport to Tokyo after late evening arrival at Narita
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6,209
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Marc Liljeqvist
I can relate to your story. When I landed at NRT...
I can relate to your story. When I landed at NRT last month, I was able to catch a train earlier than usual.
It feels like the immigration staff has gotten more organized. The overall flow was very...
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Emirates | Skywards
May 16, 18, 6:31 am
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103
Personal greetings
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14,377
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Marc Liljeqvist
I usually get dessert from F, and if I ask for...
I usually get dessert from F, and if I ask for one whisky they will get me three.
The only odd thing is the seat thing that others mentioned above. I was actually stopped once halfway down the...
Forum:
Japan
May 16, 18, 6:24 am
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Bringing home frozen goods from Japan
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677
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Marc Liljeqvist
Bringing home frozen goods from Japan
Travelling to Japan almost every month, there are not many sweets that my familly and friends have not tasted from the land of the rising sun. But I always wondered if it was possible to bring home...
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SAS | EuroBonus
Mar 7, 18, 12:05 pm
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SAS, CPH and the lockout
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9,547
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Marc Liljeqvist
SAS, CPH and the lockout
With the danish government having threatened to do a lockout from the 10th of April, how will that affect people flying to and from CPH with SAS? The danish news are of course more focused on how it...
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Emirates | Skywards
Mar 3, 18, 6:17 pm
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48
Twin seats in economy - worth the cost?
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64,851
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Marc Liljeqvist
I always pick 46A and 46K due to the increased...
I always pick 46A and 46K due to the increased amount of legroom, which is luxury when you are on the 777. But I am a big guy, so this might not matter to most people =)
Forum:
Japan
Dec 16, 17, 3:38 am
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8
No more Japanese made Gorgonzola cheese
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797
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Marc Liljeqvist
Calling it "cheese" was stretching it to begin...
Calling it "cheese" was stretching it to begin with. Japan is a wonderland of many culinary treasures. Cheese however... is not one of them.
Forum:
Japan
Dec 12, 17, 8:25 pm
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44
Long line at gate area souvenir shop at NRT
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3,923
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Marc Liljeqvist
Guess I belong to the minority. When I buy sweets...
Guess I belong to the minority. When I buy sweets in JP for my family, I always go to Lawson or Family Mart, where I fill my basket with 20 different things. Usually cost me around 3000-4000 yen,...
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Japan
Dec 12, 17, 8:18 pm
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Using Airbnb in Japan: experiences?
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9,170
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Marc Liljeqvist
I have used Airbnb 3 times in Tokyo together with...
I have used Airbnb 3 times in Tokyo together with my japanese girlfriend, which made things a little easier. But I have to say that the low budget is the only good thing about it. Each and every time...
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Finnair | Finnair Plus
Dec 8, 17, 3:45 am
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10
Upgrade offer... on a economy-only plane?
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980
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Marc Liljeqvist
I saw no free middle seats in front of the plane,...
I saw no free middle seats in front of the plane, which for me seemed like an indication that there was no J-product onboard. There was also no boarding procedure, as everyone was just asked to board...
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Finnair | Finnair Plus
Dec 8, 17, 1:03 am
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10
Upgrade offer... on a economy-only plane?
Views:
980
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Marc Liljeqvist
Upgrade offer... on a economy-only plane?
Been a while since I flew with Finnair. While I still enjoy their overall service, one thing made me scratch my head.
A few days ago I was offered an upgrade to business on AY959 HEL-CPH for 82...
Forum:
Emirates | Skywards
Nov 13, 17, 4:18 pm
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Emirates orders 40 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners at DAS
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4,178
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Marc Liljeqvist
The 787 would be ideal for the shorter routes...
The 787 would be ideal for the shorter routes between DXB and Europe/ME/India.
But I shiver with the thought of them replacing the 777's on some of the long-distance runs.
Never will I forget...
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Emirates | Skywards
Sep 6, 17, 1:18 pm
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The skywards member from Hell
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3,325
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Marc Liljeqvist
The skywards member from Hell
I have never had a bad word to say about any of my fellow Skywards members (Seriously, you guys are awesome)
But there was one guy on my recent flight from DXB to CPH who clearly took his membership...
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Emirates | Skywards
Sep 6, 17, 12:46 pm
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102
Paid extra legroom seating for Platinums
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18,329
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Marc Liljeqvist
I was surprised how lax the crew on EK 151 was...
I was surprised how lax the crew on EK 151 was the other day. None of the emergency exit seats were taken, and the crew was like "There is more legroom here. You can just switch seats if you like"
...
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Emirates | Skywards
Aug 26, 17, 10:48 am
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102
Paid extra legroom seating for Platinums
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18,329
Posted By
Marc Liljeqvist
For an airline like Emirates I find this a very...
For an airline like Emirates I find this a very half-hearted attempt at cashing in without making any efforts.
It makes it seem like they are too cheap to make a Premium Economy class, but want to...
Forum:
Emirates | Skywards
Aug 14, 17, 12:47 am
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9
Releasing upgrades
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1,380
Posted By
Marc Liljeqvist
Indeed. He took care of it in less than a minute....
Indeed. He took care of it in less than a minute. An hour later I got the confirmation that I had been auto upgraded. I don't know if it was his doing to make it more official, or if I would actually...
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Emirates | Skywards
Aug 13, 17, 4:04 pm
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9
Releasing upgrades
Views:
1,380
Posted By
Marc Liljeqvist
Releasing upgrades
Had a very interesting experience with the Emirates help center this weekend. I wanted to upgrade my NRT-DXB flight from Y to J, but saw in the app that no milage upgrades were available.
I first...
Forum:
Emirates | Skywards
Aug 4, 17, 8:09 am
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862
Flight Load Check request
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125,153
Posted By
Marc Liljeqvist
Could you check this for me? EK312 DXB-HND...
Could you check this for me?
EK312 DXB-HND 11/08/17
Thank you :)
Forum:
Middle East
Jul 28, 17, 12:41 am
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0
Transit in Dubai with medication
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1,010
Posted By
Marc Liljeqvist
Transit in Dubai with medication
I have been using DXB for years, but this is the first time I am actually carrying medicine. My doc has prescribed 5 tabs of 5mg Diazepam (valium) for anxiety. Knowing the rules in the UAE, I of...
Forum:
Middle East
Jul 21, 17, 4:59 pm
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16
Any reasonably priced airport lounge in Dubai?
Views:
2,647
Posted By
Marc Liljeqvist
Not what it says here though. £35 = $45 ...
Not what it says here though.
£35 = $45
https://i.imgur.com/h5MWqmD.jpg
Forum:
Middle East
Jul 21, 17, 6:25 am
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16
Any reasonably priced airport lounge in Dubai?
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2,647
Posted By
Marc Liljeqvist
45$ according to this website....
45$ according to this website. https://www.sleepinginairports.net/airport-lounges/book-lounges.htm
The same goes for the Business Class lounge (which I HIGHLY recommend, as you get more for your...
Forum:
Emirates | Skywards
Jul 19, 17, 3:26 am
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328
Upgrade emails offers FAQ
Views:
114,896
Posted By
Marc Liljeqvist
I once got an upgrade offer from Y to J while I...
I once got an upgrade offer from Y to J while I was waiting at check-in at CPH. The manager basically came up to random people in the line (mainly those like myself who looked like typical business...
Forum:
Qatar Airways | Privilege Club
Jun 28, 17, 5:32 am
Replies:
38
How strict is hand baggage enforced?
Views:
23,609
Posted By
Marc Liljeqvist
I do think that particular lady was a bit too...
I do think that particular lady was a bit too serious. But as I said, its not out of the ordinary when travelling from Japan.
Not that anyone has ever made a fuss about my sweater before or after,...
Forum:
Qatar Airways | Privilege Club
Jun 27, 17, 6:11 am
Replies:
38
How strict is hand baggage enforced?
Views:
23,609
Posted By
Marc Liljeqvist
Its really interesting how differently the rules...
Its really interesting how differently the rules are handled depending on where you check in.
Flew with Qatar last October. CPH-DOH-HND.
Was carrying my usual laptop-bag and a sweater, as I tend...
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