diff --git a/electrum/trampoline.py b/electrum/trampoline.py
index 892049d06..851897b60 100644
--- a/electrum/trampoline.py
+++ b/electrum/trampoline.py
@@ -107,6 +107,11 @@ def create_trampoline_route(
         params = TRAMPOLINE_FEES[trampoline_fee_level]
     else:
         raise NoPathFound()
+    # temporary fix: until ACINQ uses a proper feature bit to detect
+    # Phoenix, they might try to open channels when payments fail
+    if trampoline_node_id == TRAMPOLINE_NODES_MAINNET['ACINQ'].pubkey:
+        is_legacy = True
+        use_two_trampolines = False
     # add optional second trampoline
     trampoline2 = None
     if is_legacy and use_two_trampolines: