EK/QF Gala Dinner in Dubai on 1 April

[globalexplorer]

Got the formal notification of upgrade to EK Plat a few days ago via email and today received an invite to the gala dinner on 1 April at Atlantis on the Palm in Dubai to celebrate the start of the new alliance. Was just wondering if any other AFF's got the invite and were planning on attending? Could make for an impromptu AFF gathering.

 

[bossreggie]

Is that the dinner with Neil Perry?

if so. Yes I've been invited and am attending.

 

[globalexplorer]

Not sure, the details are the Asateer tent, Atlantis, the Palm on Monday 01 April at 6:30pm. Is that the same one you are going to?

 

[bossreggie]

Double checked my itinerary.

Yes to the dinner on 1st.

Another dinner on 2nd which is the Neil Perry dinner.

 

[globalexplorer]

The one on the 2nd must be a QF function only, perhaps for those that are making the effort to fly across for the one on the 1st.

 

[bossreggie]

Possibly. I have been invited as a guest of Qantas on the inaugural QF1 flight to DXB on 31st March. There are a number of activities whilst we are there.

 

[globalexplorer]

Seems like QF are making a bigger deal of this than EK for their top tier FF's. Will be interesting to see if anything else comes up. At this stage I will be flying with EK again on 2 April so will be keen to see if there is any noticeable difference in treatment for EK plat being 2 days into the new tier. I found the level of service for Gold's fluctuates from great to non-existent depending on the cabin crew so hoping for a bit more consistency (on the great side, not the non-existent side) with platinum tier.

 

[bossreggie]

I was advised that I'm IO with EK now so I think that will be good.

 

[globalexplorer]

would be interested to hear what that experience is like for you post 1 April

 

[Deleted member]

My invite must be lost in the mail

 

[bossreggie]

Ha ha. I think I just need to meet someone unemployed who loves travelling. What's with all this career nonsense +1 talks about, that forces me to fly alone. :shock:

 

[vitagen]

Ha ha. I think I just need to meet someone unemployed who loves travelling. What's with all this career nonsense +1 talks about, that forces me to fly alone. :shock:

I dont think you will have a shortage of volunteers here

 

[The Rok]

Ha ha. I think I just need to meet someone unemployed who loves travelling. What's with all this career nonsense +1 talks about, that forces me to fly alone. :shock:

I'm quite happily engaged to a beautiful fiancé but I think I'd happily bat for the other team for a shot at your level of flying!

(No offence intended to anyone in that remark)

 

[bossreggie]

I'm looking forward to this.

 

[vitagen]

I'm looking forward to this.View attachment 13869

Im happy to fill in as +1

 

[simongr]

I wonder if the valet parking applies to Private Jets as well...

 

[Flying Fox]

I wonder if the valet parking applies to Private Jets as well...

Private Jets & Helicopters.

Rolls Royces will be parked at the rear.

 

[vitagen]

Where they gonna keep the falcons?

 

[Happy Trails]

Received this earlier today, a little surprised no-one else has mentioned it yet:

As you know, Qantas and Emirates will soon launch a historic, new partnership. The Qantas and Emirates partnership and Qantas flights to/from Dubai are subject to Government and regulatory approvals. We're very excited, and to celebrate Qantas Frequent Flyer is giving you the chance to win a trip for two to Dubai on our inaugural flight.* Experience Qantas, Emirates and Dubai including: • Fly Business with Qantas via Melbourne on 31 March 2013 to our new hub in Dubai^ • Stay in luxury for five nights in a Deluxe twin or double room at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City • Celebrate the partnership between Qantas and Emirates at the Gala Dinner at Atlantis, The Palm on 1 April 2013 • Enjoy an indoor skiing experience with Ski Dubai • Take in the view from the world's tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa • Experience the culture and history of Dubai with The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding • Explore Dubai on a city tour • Experience a desert safari • Travel with peace of mind with an International Comprehensive Policy from QBE travel insurance • At the end of it all, you'll journey home with Emirates in Business and see for yourself why we're so proud to be partnering with them.^ For your chance to win, tell us in 25 words or less: What excites you about the Qantas and Emirates partnership? Hurry, entries close at 11.59pm (AEDT) on 20 March 2013. The most creative will win. Make sure you (and your friend) are able to travel on 31 March 2013.

 

[knightman7]

My wife who is Skywards Gold received an invite from Emirates. We won't be going though as we aren't flying through Dubai until August and don't see the point of flying there just for a free meal lol.