Hey Gang -
Airfare can be purchased now so I'm wondering which routes most of you will be taking. If none of the routes above appeal to you, post a reply so we can all brainstorm on possible tours if the layover allows.
Thanks
Airline and Route Options
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Sqbagal
, Jul 07 2016 05:18 PM
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Posted 07 July 2016 - 05:18 PM
Instead of "SINGLE" as a marital status, I prefer "Independently Owned & Operated"
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Posted 07 July 2016 - 07:37 PM
Qatar: ORD to DOH, then DOH to MLE
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Posted 08 July 2016 - 06:55 AM
Probably Emirates Denver, Dubai to Male Checking next week on the best rates, then probably buying before the prices go up further 
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Posted 08 July 2016 - 09:16 AM
My bad - I mixed up airlines. It's Etihad that goes thru Abu Dhabi.
Do you have much of a layover in Doha?
Qatar: ORD to DOH, then DOH to MLE
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Posted 08 July 2016 - 09:42 AM
I land at 5:05 pm local time, and depart at 2:40 am. So, I've got several hours of downtime.
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Posted 10 July 2016 - 07:29 AM
I've been checking flights and the best I can find right now is on Emirates out of Orlando ( I live in SW Florida). I'm planning a 21 hour layover in Dubai so I can tour the city and get a hotel room for the night. I'll arrive in Male on Friday at 2:30 which gives me an extra day there.
If anyone has any suggestions, I'm open for them.
If anyone has any suggestions, I'm open for them.
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Posted 11 July 2016 - 09:53 AM
All Nippon (ANA) Seattle-Tokyo-Singapore (Dreamliner)
SriLankan Airlines Singapore-Colombo-Male
arrive Male Saturday March 4th 2:25PM
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Posted 20 July 2016 - 09:34 AM
Emirates from DFW to Dubai. Arrive Dubai 3/3 11:55 AM leave 3/4 2:45 AM. Arrive Male 3/4 7:50 AM. So have a long lay over in Dubai and arrive a day early in Male.
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Posted 20 July 2016 - 11:11 PM
I took Emirates to Indonesia last year, wonderful experience, well it was business class. I was flush for a moment! I am sure you are all aware on a coach ticket, with layover more than 8hrs, they have a program that they provide you with a room and a meal ticket included in the price of the ticket. For business class the layover must be longer than 6 hours. Emirates provided transportation to the hotel and pickup at the appropriate time and speedy check in.
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Posted 21 July 2016 - 07:03 PM
Hi Wildtang
I'm booking economy on Emirates and there is no mention of a room. I guess it is for higher priced tickets. Since I will be arriving at 12:30 pm on 3/3 but do not leave until 9:40 on the 4th I plan to sightsee and rent a room. My flight arrives in Male at 2:55.
I'm booking economy on Emirates and there is no mention of a room. I guess it is for higher priced tickets. Since I will be arriving at 12:30 pm on 3/3 but do not leave until 9:40 on the 4th I plan to sightsee and rent a room. My flight arrives in Male at 2:55.
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Posted 23 July 2016 - 10:33 PM
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As a special courtesy to our passengers, in certain cases where an itinerary calls for a longer stopover in Dubai, Emirates will provide accommodation, meals, ground transportation, and visa costs.
This service is available to:
- First Class and Business Class passengers for whom the best connection time is not available and who have a transit of more than six hours and less than 24 hours upon arrival in Dubai. (Further conditions apply.*)
- Economy Class passengers for whom the best connection time is not available and who have a transit of more than eight hours and less than 24 hours upon arrival in Dubai. (Further conditions apply.*)
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Posted 24 July 2016 - 09:02 AM
Thank you again for the helpful info.
How unfortunate that I didn't book last week. My flight has gone up $400. Not sure if I should book now or wait and hope it goes down again
How unfortunate that I didn't book last week. My flight has gone up $400. Not sure if I should book now or wait and hope it goes down again
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Posted 25 July 2016 - 12:46 AM
Would not wait very long as airfare might not go down but definitely will go up.
A lot of the price variation right now was due to sales and currency fluctuations recently.
A lot of the price variation right now was due to sales and currency fluctuations recently.
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Posted 28 July 2016 - 01:04 PM
I'm flying Emirates out of ORD on 2/23 at 19:40 and get into MLE on 2/25 at 7:50 am. I have an extra day to rest in Male and need a hotel recommendation if anyone has one!
I'm leaving on 3/5 at 11:10am and have a 19-ish hour layover in Dubai. I'm hoping to get out and explore and definitely going to take them up on the free hotel stay!
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Posted 28 July 2016 - 01:10 PM
I see I should nail down my air to Dubai.
I plan to spend at least 2 days there to see the city & hope to arrive in Male on the AM of the 5th for the 10 day trip. I'll need to recheck flt schedules again this week end - it's been so long.
Anyone want to share a room in Dubai 3/2 (or 3/3) & check out early the 5th?
I was looking at "The Arabian Park Hotel" that has an odd location but provides free shuttle services .
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