My Emirates flight. Suggestions/Questions.

[vilhelm]

Hi guys. I am visiting some friends in Australia, and booked my flight with Emirates.

My flight details (Oslo to/from is not posted, as I am flying with SAS for the first leg):

Oslo - Perth:

EK002:
Depart Sat 22 Nov 08 13:45 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 3
Arrive Sun 23 Nov 08 00:30 Dubai International Airport (DXB) 3
Economy
Boeing 777-300ER

EK420
Depart Sun 23 Nov 08 02:35 Dubai International Airport (DXB) 3
Arrive Sun 23 Nov 08 18:20 Perth International Airport (PER) INTERNATIONAL
Economy
Airbus A340-500

Perth - Dubai - Oslo:

EK421
Depart Thu 11 Dec 08 23:30 Perth International Airport (PER) INTERNATIONAL
Arrive Fri 12 Dec 08 05:45 Dubai International Airport (DXB) 3
Economy
Boeing 777-300ER


EK001
Depart Mon 15 Dec 08 07:45 Dubai International Airport (DXB) 3
Arrive Mon 15 Dec 08 11:35 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 3
Economy
Airbus A380


My Questions:

1. I am going to check in online. I have seen on seatguru and they list 2 777-300 ER aircraft. One is a 2-class configuration and the other is a 3-class configuration. Is there anyway I can know in advance, before the 24-hour limit what aircraft I am going to fly so I know in which order to pick my preferred seat?

2. How is the availability if I check in once the 24-hour limit has started? Are some seats reserved by the airline before check in is available to the public, or is it on a first come, first serv basis? Any tips on how get this done as quickly as possible?

3. Is it possible to pay extra at the check in counter to get a upgraded seat at a cheaper price than what is listed now (for Business) if there are available seats?

4. Do you guys have any suggestion to other good seats on the flights I am flying (except for the green seats on seatguru)?

Any other suggestions are more than welcome!


Thanks for taking your time to read and hopefully reply to my questions

All the best,
Vilhelm

[NM]

EK002 on 22 Nov is showing as a 77W which is a 3-class configuration.

EF421 on 11 Dec is showing as a A345 and not a 777. The A345 is a 3-class config.

[vilhelm]

EK002 on 22 Nov is showing as a 77W which is a 3-class configuration.

EF421 on 11 Dec is showing as a A345 and not a 777. The A345 is a 3-class config.

Thanks man! Appreciate it!