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Emirates | Skywards
Feb 1, 18, 10:49 am
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Bad Customer Service Experience: Am I in the Wrong?
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When I read the comments from the OP I thought to...
When I read the comments from the OP I thought to myself that the attitude of EK staff was poor. Only one side of the story, but taking everything at face value I think the OP was right to feel hard...
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Emirates | Skywards
Jan 18, 18, 2:21 pm
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Not much on here about LGW
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I've done the LGW duty free meander several...
I've done the LGW duty free meander several times, but it's still less zoo-like than LHR. I forgot about the runway view at LHR and I did enjoy that last time I was there, but all things considered,...
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Emirates | Skywards
Jan 16, 18, 10:34 pm
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Not much on here about LGW
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I usually fly from LGW. The lounge is nice and is...
I usually fly from LGW. The lounge is nice and is quite big considering there is only one EK flight departing and the Lounge Dragons are very friendly. It's free-pour Moet and self serve drinks. The...
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British Airways | Executive Club
Jan 14, 18, 7:10 am
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OW lounge in DXB
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Thanks everyone. Should have realized about the...
Thanks everyone. Should have realized about the QR Lounge.
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British Airways | Executive Club
Jan 13, 18, 7:32 am
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OW lounge in DXB
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OW lounge in DXB
Hi all,
Flying BA F next month. LHR to DXB I'll know what to expect, but any options of lounges on the return from DXB to LHR? I'm silver with BA. Am I allowed to use the Qatar lounge I DXB...
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Emirates | Skywards
Jan 10, 18, 10:27 pm
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Any tips on getting a cheaper fare on EK?
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Flights appear to have reduced by GBP300 today....
Flights appear to have reduced by GBP300 today. I'm also looking at the flights and was amazed with the high prices for this period. And just when I thought EK were being crazy, VS were worse -...
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British Airways | Executive Club
Dec 21, 17, 8:31 am
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Getting to DXB
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Just a quick update. I ended up getting an...
Just a quick update. I ended up getting an amazing and slightly bizarre deal with BA. Return in First, which was considerably cheaper than return in Club on the same metal. GBP900 each way (First),...
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British Airways | Executive Club
Dec 20, 17, 7:51 am
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Getting to DXB
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For the Milan option, does that mean a routing...
For the Milan option, does that mean a routing that would be London, Milan, London, Dubai, London, Milan, London? Is that the way to do it? It would be a good way to keep my Silver status and gain...
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British Airways | Executive Club
Dec 20, 17, 6:06 am
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Getting to DXB
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Many thanks for the suggestions. I'll have a look...
Many thanks for the suggestions. I'll have a look at MXP/LIN. I agree I've probably left it a bit late. 🙈
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British Airways | Executive Club
Dec 19, 17, 10:40 pm
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Getting to DXB
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Getting to DXB
Hello FTers. I'm looking for some advice please. I'm always impressed with the creativity used in getting great deals and points for journeys that wouldn't occur to me. I need to travel from London...
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Emirates | Skywards
Dec 19, 17, 7:20 am
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Christmas offers /Sales email
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Christmas offers /Sales email
Received an email from Emirates offering deals on flights if booked over Christmas ie now, with qualifying period for flights to be taken in 2018. Found some prices whilst searching on my phone...
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Qatar Airways | Privilege Club
Dec 8, 17, 4:36 am
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Qatar Airways - UAE, KSA, Bahrain and Egypt withdraw licenses and close airspace
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I've been waiting and hoping for months now that...
I've been waiting and hoping for months now that the problems would be resolved. I fly from London to DXB every month and Qatar always gave a good option when comparing fares. I found the A380...
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Emirates | Skywards
Nov 21, 17, 1:14 am
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Flight Load Check request
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Thanks for the update
Thanks for the update
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Emirates | Skywards
Nov 20, 17, 9:29 am
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Flight Load Check request
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Hello folks, Just wondering if there has been...
Hello folks,
Just wondering if there has been much change to the loads on a flight to the UK from Dxb at the weekend:
- Date of flight (departure date) 26th Nov 2017
- Flight Number: EK9
-...
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Emirates | Skywards
Nov 14, 17, 2:53 pm
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Upgrade emails offers FAQ
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In the last year I flown approximately 24 sectors...
In the last year I flown approximately 24 sectors in J between London and Dubai. As a Gold, I've never once been offered an upgrade at any point other than the "upgrade with cash/miles" option in...
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Emirates | Skywards
Nov 14, 17, 3:23 am
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Flight Load Check request
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Thanks for all the helpful feedback. In essence,...
Thanks for all the helpful feedback. In essence, sounds like getting into First by any means other than paying cash is very slim indeed. So I'll not build up any hopes of that.
I quite like the...
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Emirates | Skywards
Nov 13, 17, 10:49 pm
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Flight Load Check request
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Checking F availability
Hi everyone,
First time using FT, but long time reader and lurker. I'm wondering if anyone could help me check loads and availability on EK9 Dxb to LGW on Sunday 26th, please?
I'm flying with my...
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