Emirates restricts first class awards to elite members only

[Nat]

I see F availability on some routes such as Stockholm to Sydney in Emirates F (18th March 26)

 

[k1s3k1]

I see F availability on some routes such as Stockholm to Sydney in Emirates F (18th March 26)

I think it's affecting only routes from/to Dubai

 

[iamsuperandrew]

I think it's affecting only routes from/to Dubai

I second this, wonder when this will be fixed?

 

[k1s3k1]

I second this, wonder when this will be fixed?

not sure if it's a glitch or a new restriction change put by Emirates/Qantas.
hopefully it's just a glitch

 

[aaa99]

Not sure if it is just Europe to/from Dubai either.

Because Melbourne to Dubai for example, seems pretty open.

 

[iamsuperandrew]

Not sure if it is just Europe to/from Dubai either.

Because Melbourne to Dubai for example, seems pretty open.
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I checked Frankfurt, Warsaw, Rome & London all nothing (in & out of DXB)

 

[lovestotravel]

It seems QF is enhancing lots of EK availability lately, or a glitch

No seats in any class from mid March next year AU to DXB

MLE to DXB none at all for any dates.

Now F gone from many more routes

This was last night as I've been ranting in another thread about availability disappearing

Can someone with status or a contact raise this with QF as I cant get past AI and auto responses

 

[k1s3k1]

It seems QF is enhancing lots of EK availability lately, or a glitch

No seats in any class from mid March next year AU to DXB

MLE to DXB none at all for any dates.

Now F gone from many more routes

This was last night as I've been ranting in another thread about availability disappearing

Can someone with status or a contact raise this with QF as I cant get past AI and auto responses

Those F availabilities between LHR-DXB have magically disappeared overnight now

 

[Happy Dude]

Not sure if it is just Europe to/from Dubai either.

Because Melbourne to Dubai for example, seems pretty open.
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I think the concern is for flights from mid-march onwards.

 

[k1s3k1]

I think the concern is for flights from mid-march onwards.

And even the flights within 1 month of the travel date. Emirates would normally release a lot of F seats 1 month before the travel date. They're all gone as well.

 

[lovestotravel]

I think the concern is for flights from mid-march onwards.

Correct but the lack of seats is spreading to other routes now

 

[k1s3k1]

Qantas is apparently aware of the issue and fixing it. fingers crossed.

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Post in thread 'Qantas - Emirates Award flight Discussion'

Wednesday at 4:08 PM

It’s because Qantas moved Emirates from Partner table to Qantas table yesterday. Apparently these two tables have different rules to release classic rewards seat. Qantas has confirmed they are working on it and trying to get it restored.

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[AIRwin]

MLE to DXB none at all for any dates.

MEL or MLE?

 

[lovestotravel]

MEL or MLE?

Male to Dubai simply has zero seats now available. Last week you could get 4 x J and 2 x F most flights, most days. Now only Srilankan Airlines....

Melbourne to Dubai Nothing in J or F from Early March onwards and nothing in Y from Mid March onwards. This has been like this for months

 

[iamsuperandrew]

Apparently they are in the inventory and if you call you can book over the phone

 

[tina_lee]

I tried calling yesterday to book, but had no luck — the call center rep had no idea about the Qantas award chart changes or the missing Emirates flights. I’d been watching for a First Class seat on June 22nd, and the last one that showed up was for June 18th. Then everything disappeared — even Business class I was so close!

Still holding out hope that it’s just a glitch and Qantas will fix it soon. Wishful thinking, maybe… but we’ll see.

 

[lovestotravel]

I tried calling yesterday to book, but had no luck — the call center rep had no idea about the Qantas award chart changes or the missing Emirates flights. I’d been watching for a First Class seat on June 22nd, and the last one that showed up was for June 18th. Then everything disappeared — even Business class I was so close!

Still holding out hope that it’s just a glitch and Qantas will fix it soon. Wishful thinking, maybe… but we’ll see.

We are going to get nowhere with Qantas

Qantas Actively Blocking Some Emirates First Class Awards?

Since the Qantas devaluation, certain Emirates First Class award seats have vanished.

flighthacks.com.au

The response from QF:

"I've just got a response from the QF media team who confirmed no change in policy on first awards with EK. They also pointed out that award space is controlled by EK. Still waiting on EK to respond but I'm starting to think this is a tech glitch when they updated on the 5th."

Laughable

Oh and Welcome to AFF We share your pain here!

 

[Flyfrequently]

I tried calling yesterday to book, but had no luck — the call center rep had no idea about the Qantas award chart changes or the missing Emirates flights. I’d been watching for a First Class seat on June 22nd, and the last one that showed up was for June 18th. Then everything disappeared — even Business class I was so close!

Still holding out hope that it’s just a glitch and Qantas will fix it soon. Wishful thinking, maybe… but we’ll see.

Welcome to AFF @tina_lee
Keep us posted

 

[tina_lee]

We are going to get nowhere with Qantas

Qantas Actively Blocking Some Emirates First Class Awards?

Since the Qantas devaluation, certain Emirates First Class award seats have vanished.

flighthacks.com.au

The response from QF:

"I've just got a response from the QF media team who confirmed no change in policy on first awards with EK. They also pointed out that award space is controlled by EK. Still waiting on EK to respond but I'm starting to think this is a tech glitch when they updated on the 5th."

Laughable

Oh and Welcome to AFF We share your pain here!

Thanks for the update

 

[tina_lee]

We are going to get nowhere with Qantas

Qantas Actively Blocking Some Emirates First Class Awards?

Since the Qantas devaluation, certain Emirates First Class award seats have vanished.

flighthacks.com.au

The response from QF:

"I've just got a response from the QF media team who confirmed no change in policy on first awards with EK. They also pointed out that award space is controlled by EK. Still waiting on EK to respond but I'm starting to think this is a tech glitch when they updated on the 5th."

Laughable

Oh and Welcome to AFF We share your pain here!

Haha so much pain!

Well that gives me hope. I was going to start looking for other routes home but think I’ll hold out for a little longer …I’ll keep the group posted if I get lucky