I'm hoping the experts here can advise me! I'm trying to book paid return flights from Melbourne to Lisbon on Emirates next April. I know it's a busy and therefore expensive time to fly. My problem is that I get a total cost just under AUD$11K return for two of us flying our preferred class of PE Melbourne to Dubai and Y to and from Lisbon. However, the travel agent quote is over $2K dearer for Y all the way. Happy to book directly with Emirates on-line but our travel agent does offer additional assistance. We have no status with Emirates, but they are the only airline with a good direct connection into Lisbon.