Emirates 40kg allowance?
Nov 29th 2006, 2:33 pm
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Emirates 40kg allowance?
I know this topic has been done to death but I'd just like some clarification from people who have done this.
We're hoping to book a flight for mid to late December from Manchester to Perth. We were going to book with Singapore but there are no flights available so we'll more than likely be going with Emirates.
The price of flights for Emirates is cheaper through companies such as Travelbag and asdatravel etc than going through Emirates themselves (about £50 per ticket) so we'd like to book with Travelbag.
I have rang Emirates re the 40kg baggage allowance and we are fine to have it as long as we provide a copy of our visa's and the 40kg must be shown on the tickets, they tell me that if we book through an agent then they should also be able to put the 40kg on the ticket.
I rang Travelbag last night and was basically told that they could not put the 40kg on the tickets, however I've rang again this morning and spoken to someone who THINKS that we should be able to get it on the tickets through them, either way it doesn't sound very convincing.
Has anybody booked with Emirates through an agent such as Travelbag and got the 40kg on the tickets? If so did you have to send them a copy of your visa? Also did you get on the flight ok with the 40kg i.e. it wasn't refused at the airport?
I only wish Emirates had the same policy as Singapore Airlines as you can basically just turn up at the airport with an unused permanent visa with them and they'll allow the 40kg.
Anyone been through this situation?
We're hoping to book a flight for mid to late December from Manchester to Perth. We were going to book with Singapore but there are no flights available so we'll more than likely be going with Emirates.
The price of flights for Emirates is cheaper through companies such as Travelbag and asdatravel etc than going through Emirates themselves (about £50 per ticket) so we'd like to book with Travelbag.
I have rang Emirates re the 40kg baggage allowance and we are fine to have it as long as we provide a copy of our visa's and the 40kg must be shown on the tickets, they tell me that if we book through an agent then they should also be able to put the 40kg on the ticket.
I rang Travelbag last night and was basically told that they could not put the 40kg on the tickets, however I've rang again this morning and spoken to someone who THINKS that we should be able to get it on the tickets through them, either way it doesn't sound very convincing.
Has anybody booked with Emirates through an agent such as Travelbag and got the 40kg on the tickets? If so did you have to send them a copy of your visa? Also did you get on the flight ok with the 40kg i.e. it wasn't refused at the airport?
I only wish Emirates had the same policy as Singapore Airlines as you can basically just turn up at the airport with an unused permanent visa with them and they'll allow the 40kg.
Anyone been through this situation?
Nov 29th 2006, 3:08 pm
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Re: Emirates 40kg allowance?
Originally Posted by wafc
I know this topic has been done to death but I'd just like some clarification from people who have done this.
We're hoping to book a flight for mid to late December from Manchester to Perth. We were going to book with Singapore but there are no flights available so we'll more than likely be going with Emirates.
The price of flights for Emirates is cheaper through companies such as Travelbag and asdatravel etc than going through Emirates themselves (about £50 per ticket) so we'd like to book with Travelbag.
I have rang Emirates re the 40kg baggage allowance and we are fine to have it as long as we provide a copy of our visa's and the 40kg must be shown on the tickets, they tell me that if we book through an agent then they should also be able to put the 40kg on the ticket.
I rang Travelbag last night and was basically told that they could not put the 40kg on the tickets, however I've rang again this morning and spoken to someone who THINKS that we should be able to get it on the tickets through them, either way it doesn't sound very convincing.
Has anybody booked with Emirates through an agent such as Travelbag and got the 40kg on the tickets? If so did you have to send them a copy of your visa? Also did you get on the flight ok with the 40kg i.e. it wasn't refused at the airport?
I only wish Emirates had the same policy as Singapore Airlines as you can basically just turn up at the airport with an unused permanent visa with them and they'll allow the 40kg.
Anyone been through this situation?
We're hoping to book a flight for mid to late December from Manchester to Perth. We were going to book with Singapore but there are no flights available so we'll more than likely be going with Emirates.
The price of flights for Emirates is cheaper through companies such as Travelbag and asdatravel etc than going through Emirates themselves (about £50 per ticket) so we'd like to book with Travelbag.
I have rang Emirates re the 40kg baggage allowance and we are fine to have it as long as we provide a copy of our visa's and the 40kg must be shown on the tickets, they tell me that if we book through an agent then they should also be able to put the 40kg on the ticket.
I rang Travelbag last night and was basically told that they could not put the 40kg on the tickets, however I've rang again this morning and spoken to someone who THINKS that we should be able to get it on the tickets through them, either way it doesn't sound very convincing.
Has anybody booked with Emirates through an agent such as Travelbag and got the 40kg on the tickets? If so did you have to send them a copy of your visa? Also did you get on the flight ok with the 40kg i.e. it wasn't refused at the airport?
I only wish Emirates had the same policy as Singapore Airlines as you can basically just turn up at the airport with an unused permanent visa with them and they'll allow the 40kg.
Anyone been through this situation?
Well we are booked with Singapore AIrlines and just had an email comfirming the 40kgs allowance. But I would say doesnt matter who you book the tickets with once they are booked ring Emirates direct and they should alter your tickets to show you are allowed the extra allowance!!
Only tip would be to get it in email form from them to as there been alot of threads on people turning up at the airport and not being able to get the additional allowance!!
Nov 29th 2006, 3:14 pm
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Originally Posted by toon williams
Well we are booked with Singapore AIrlines and just had an email comfirming the 40kgs allowance. But I would say doesnt matter who you book the tickets with once they are booked ring Emirates direct and they should alter your tickets to show you are allowed the extra allowance!!
Only tip would be to get it in email form from them to as there been alot of threads on people turning up at the airport and not being able to get the additional allowance!!
Only tip would be to get it in email form from them to as there been alot of threads on people turning up at the airport and not being able to get the additional allowance!!
If only they were as straight forward as Singapore Airlines!
Nov 29th 2006, 3:31 pm
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Originally Posted by wafc
I know this topic has been done to death but I'd just like some clarification from people who have done this.
We're hoping to book a flight for mid to late December from Manchester to Perth. We were going to book with Singapore but there are no flights available so we'll more than likely be going with Emirates.
The price of flights for Emirates is cheaper through companies such as Travelbag and asdatravel etc than going through Emirates themselves (about £50 per ticket) so we'd like to book with Travelbag.
I have rang Emirates re the 40kg baggage allowance and we are fine to have it as long as we provide a copy of our visa's and the 40kg must be shown on the tickets, they tell me that if we book through an agent then they should also be able to put the 40kg on the ticket.
I rang Travelbag last night and was basically told that they could not put the 40kg on the tickets, however I've rang again this morning and spoken to someone who THINKS that we should be able to get it on the tickets through them, either way it doesn't sound very convincing.
Has anybody booked with Emirates through an agent such as Travelbag and got the 40kg on the tickets? If so did you have to send them a copy of your visa? Also did you get on the flight ok with the 40kg i.e. it wasn't refused at the airport?
I only wish Emirates had the same policy as Singapore Airlines as you can basically just turn up at the airport with an unused permanent visa with them and they'll allow the 40kg.
Anyone been through this situation?
We're hoping to book a flight for mid to late December from Manchester to Perth. We were going to book with Singapore but there are no flights available so we'll more than likely be going with Emirates.
The price of flights for Emirates is cheaper through companies such as Travelbag and asdatravel etc than going through Emirates themselves (about £50 per ticket) so we'd like to book with Travelbag.
I have rang Emirates re the 40kg baggage allowance and we are fine to have it as long as we provide a copy of our visa's and the 40kg must be shown on the tickets, they tell me that if we book through an agent then they should also be able to put the 40kg on the ticket.
I rang Travelbag last night and was basically told that they could not put the 40kg on the tickets, however I've rang again this morning and spoken to someone who THINKS that we should be able to get it on the tickets through them, either way it doesn't sound very convincing.
Has anybody booked with Emirates through an agent such as Travelbag and got the 40kg on the tickets? If so did you have to send them a copy of your visa? Also did you get on the flight ok with the 40kg i.e. it wasn't refused at the airport?
I only wish Emirates had the same policy as Singapore Airlines as you can basically just turn up at the airport with an unused permanent visa with them and they'll allow the 40kg.
Anyone been through this situation?
hi there i know this is off topic ..
we booked to fly out new years days and it saved us a fortune.lots cheaper than flying in December.
good luck anyway.
Aston
Nov 29th 2006, 3:46 pm
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Re: Emirates 40kg allowance?
Originally Posted by aston man
hi there i know this is off topic ..
we booked to fly out new years days and it saved us a fortune.lots cheaper than flying in December.
good luck anyway.
Aston
we booked to fly out new years days and it saved us a fortune.lots cheaper than flying in December.
good luck anyway.
Aston
If anyone has experience of getting the Emirates 40kg through an agent, preferably Travelbag, I'd be grateful to know.
Thanks.
Nov 29th 2006, 3:50 pm
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have you tried ringing travelbag and asking to speak to a manager or supervisor,instead of talking to one of those robots that pick the phone up?
Nov 29th 2006, 3:54 pm
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Originally Posted by aston man
have you tried ringing travelbag and asking to speak to a manager or supervisor,instead of talking to one of those robots that pick the phone up?
Nov 29th 2006, 3:58 pm
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Originally Posted by wafc
Not so far but it might be worth a go!
a manager should help you,if you speak to one of the robots,they get all confused if they haven't got a button to press with your answer on..
good luck,,
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Nov 29th 2006, 6:29 pm
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Originally Posted by aston man
have a go,they will probably tell you that there is not one available but dont take no for an answer..
a manager should help you,if you speak to one of the robots,they get all confused if they haven't got a button to press with your answer on..
good luck,,
Aston
a manager should help you,if you speak to one of the robots,they get all confused if they haven't got a button to press with your answer on..
good luck,,
Aston
Has anyone else booked Emirates tickets through an agent and managed to get the 40kg on their tickets?
My other worry is that if you book late on there might not be enough time for manual tickets to be sent out either.
Nov 29th 2006, 6:52 pm
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Re: Emirates 40kg allowance?
Originally Posted by wafc
I know this topic has been done to death but I'd just like some clarification from people who have done this.
We're hoping to book a flight for mid to late December from Manchester to Perth. We were going to book with Singapore but there are no flights available so we'll more than likely be going with Emirates.
The price of flights for Emirates is cheaper through companies such as Travelbag and asdatravel etc than going through Emirates themselves (about £50 per ticket) so we'd like to book with Travelbag.
I have rang Emirates re the 40kg baggage allowance and we are fine to have it as long as we provide a copy of our visa's and the 40kg must be shown on the tickets, they tell me that if we book through an agent then they should also be able to put the 40kg on the ticket.
I rang Travelbag last night and was basically told that they could not put the 40kg on the tickets, however I've rang again this morning and spoken to someone who THINKS that we should be able to get it on the tickets through them, either way it doesn't sound very convincing.
Has anybody booked with Emirates through an agent such as Travelbag and got the 40kg on the tickets? If so did you have to send them a copy of your visa? Also did you get on the flight ok with the 40kg i.e. it wasn't refused at the airport?
I only wish Emirates had the same policy as Singapore Airlines as you can basically just turn up at the airport with an unused permanent visa with them and they'll allow the 40kg.
Anyone been through this situation?
We're hoping to book a flight for mid to late December from Manchester to Perth. We were going to book with Singapore but there are no flights available so we'll more than likely be going with Emirates.
The price of flights for Emirates is cheaper through companies such as Travelbag and asdatravel etc than going through Emirates themselves (about £50 per ticket) so we'd like to book with Travelbag.
I have rang Emirates re the 40kg baggage allowance and we are fine to have it as long as we provide a copy of our visa's and the 40kg must be shown on the tickets, they tell me that if we book through an agent then they should also be able to put the 40kg on the ticket.
I rang Travelbag last night and was basically told that they could not put the 40kg on the tickets, however I've rang again this morning and spoken to someone who THINKS that we should be able to get it on the tickets through them, either way it doesn't sound very convincing.
Has anybody booked with Emirates through an agent such as Travelbag and got the 40kg on the tickets? If so did you have to send them a copy of your visa? Also did you get on the flight ok with the 40kg i.e. it wasn't refused at the airport?
I only wish Emirates had the same policy as Singapore Airlines as you can basically just turn up at the airport with an unused permanent visa with them and they'll allow the 40kg.
Anyone been through this situation?
I take it the 40 kg allowance is juston a one way ticket...we have booked with Emirates through Trailfinders. I have just checked all the documentation and cannot find anything about luggage allowance....Calling Trailfinders will be on my to do list tomorrow though
Where are you heading for in Perth?
Nov 29th 2006, 6:59 pm
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Originally Posted by Issie
I take it the 40 kg allowance is juston a one way ticket...we have booked with Emirates through Trailfinders. I have just checked all the documentation and cannot find anything about luggage allowance....Calling Trailfinders will be on my to do list tomorrow though
Where are you heading for in Perth?
Where are you heading for in Perth?
We'll be stopping in Mindarie (NOR) with my grandfather initially.
Nov 29th 2006, 7:22 pm
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Originally Posted by wafc
Hi Issie, yes the 40kg only applies to one way tickets without a stopover on an unused visa.
We'll be stopping in Mindarie (NOR) with my grandfather initially.
We'll be stopping in Mindarie (NOR) with my grandfather initially.
We are validating in February and staying in Carine.
So when we move permantly we still will only get 20 kg luggage allowance as the visa has been used
My OH works in Ashton town centre not too far away from you.......He's the only person in Ashton who supports Saints so you might know of him
Nov 29th 2006, 7:59 pm
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Originally Posted by Issie
We are validating in February and staying in Carine.
So when we move permantly we still will only get 20 kg luggage allowance as the visa has been used
My OH works in Ashton town centre not too far away from you.......He's the only person in Ashton who supports Saints so you might know of him
So when we move permantly we still will only get 20 kg luggage allowance as the visa has been used
My OH works in Ashton town centre not too far away from you.......He's the only person in Ashton who supports Saints so you might know of him
We had already validated but did fight to get the 40kgs on our one way trip, which we have now got and has been confirmed by email twice now!!
Nov 29th 2006, 8:01 pm
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Originally Posted by Issie
We are validating in February and staying in Carine.
So when we move permantly we still will only get 20 kg luggage allowance as the visa has been used
My OH works in Ashton town centre not too far away from you.......He's the only person in Ashton who supports Saints so you might know of him
So when we move permantly we still will only get 20 kg luggage allowance as the visa has been used
My OH works in Ashton town centre not too far away from you.......He's the only person in Ashton who supports Saints so you might know of him
Yeah sadly you will only get 20kgs when you go permanently. We may only get 20kg's if I cant get a travel agent to put the 40kg allowance on the ticket!
Nov 29th 2006, 8:02 pm
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Originally Posted by toon williams
We had already validated but did fight to get the 40kgs on our one way trip, which we have now got and has been confirmed by email twice now!!
Good on ya!