Dubai Connect / STPC
Jun 19, 2025 | 8:27 am
#556
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 3,000
what are the chances they'll decide that there's a reason to disqualify me, and when would I know? Technically there is a quicker connection that my 8 hour layover, but my booking said I was eligible, so I requested it and it *looks* like it's gone through. (I'm flying AKL - DXB - LIS)
Jun 19, 2025 | 3:34 pm
#557
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 28
Thanks modularmayhem and jackiedada Appreciate the quick answers!
Jun 19, 2025 | 11:36 pm
#558
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 3,000
Thanks modularmayhem and jackiedada Appreciate the quick answers!
1. Apply for a visa at the EK Desk (free of charge) in the arrivals hall and endure a wait of 2-3 hours.
2. If you are eligible for a Visa on Arrival, walk over to the Marhaba desk on the opposite side and they will issue you a 14 day visa for AED 200.
Jun 20, 2025 | 6:31 am
#559
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 3,000
NP. You should check your visa eligibility - it is great if your Passport gives you visa free entry into the UAE. Otherwise, you have 2 options:
1. Apply for a visa at the EK Desk (free of charge) in the arrivals hall and endure a wait of 2-3 hours.
2. If you are eligible for a Visa on Arrival, walk over to the Marhaba desk on the opposite side and they will issue you a 14 day visa for AED 200.
1. Apply for a visa at the EK Desk (free of charge) in the arrivals hall and endure a wait of 2-3 hours.
2. If you are eligible for a Visa on Arrival, walk over to the Marhaba desk on the opposite side and they will issue you a 14 day visa for AED 200.
Jun 23, 2025 | 9:18 am
#561
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA
Posts: 1,165
I just chatted with Emirates about my ORD-DXB-BKK F award reservation next month. I did not take the middle of the night flight to BKK and decided on the morning flight instead. Was still eligible for the free hotel. She said it would be JW Marriott or Le Meridien. Anyone know where they are putting F pax lately?
Jun 23, 2025 | 7:56 pm
#562
Moderator: Emirates Skywards and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: 12R/30L
Programs: EK Gold|EY Gold|Bonvoy Ambassador| IHG Plat|HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,850
I just chatted with Emirates about my ORD-DXB-BKK F award reservation next month. I did not take the middle of the night flight to BKK and decided on the morning flight instead. Was still eligible for the free hotel. She said it would be JW Marriott or Le Meridien. Anyone know where they are putting F pax lately?
Jun 23, 2025 | 7:57 pm
#563
Moderator: Emirates Skywards and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: 12R/30L
Programs: EK Gold|EY Gold|Bonvoy Ambassador| IHG Plat|HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,850
Jun 24, 2025 | 9:44 pm
#564
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 3,000
I just chatted with Emirates about my ORD-DXB-BKK F award reservation next month. I did not take the middle of the night flight to BKK and decided on the morning flight instead. Was still eligible for the free hotel. She said it would be JW Marriott or Le Meridien. Anyone know where they are putting F pax lately?
Jun 25, 2025 | 2:57 pm
#566
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 19,790
Jun 25, 2025 | 3:17 pm
#567
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA
Posts: 1,165
Thanks - that's OK. I kind of hope I get the JW as I'd like to visit the Dubai Mall/see the Burj Khalifa for a couple of hours before bed. I assume a 6am ride back to the airport won't take too long.
Jul 13, 2025 | 10:42 pm
#569
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,542
dubai connect availability is really weird.
For the same itinerary, the J seat got dubai connect
For another J seat which got upgraded to F, dubai connect was not available.
EK staff didnt even know why it was not available, giving out all sorts of excuses
Terrible EK service
For the same itinerary, the J seat got dubai connect
For another J seat which got upgraded to F, dubai connect was not available.
EK staff didnt even know why it was not available, giving out all sorts of excuses
Terrible EK service
Jul 13, 2025 | 10:59 pm
#570
Join Date: May 2020
Location: DXB and JNB
Programs: EK Plat; (Happy) QR Exile
Posts: 935
dubai connect availability is really weird.
For the same itinerary, the J seat got dubai connect
For another J seat which got upgraded to F, dubai connect was not available.
EK staff didnt even know why it was not available, giving out all sorts of excuses
Terrible EK service
For the same itinerary, the J seat got dubai connect
For another J seat which got upgraded to F, dubai connect was not available.
EK staff didnt even know why it was not available, giving out all sorts of excuses
Terrible EK service