DXB Concourse D has opened
Feb 25, 2016, 12:19 am
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Feb 25, 2016, 12:45 am
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Read my last sentence - again. Not everyone reading BAEC on FT understands British humour - even though we can spell it correctly. WFIW, kids running around an aircraft and in a lounge does smack of "poor parenting skills" - even when meant as a joke. YMMV.
Feb 25, 2016, 2:05 am
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A 4-year old boy in full flow (which, admittedly, rarely happens) cannot be contained, constrained or in any other way controlled!
Here are my two behaving very nicely in BA F:
https://instagram.com/p/9YIhv3rzjJ/
I have, by the way, managed to teach the German woman who writes Shopper Points for me how to 'do' irony, British style, so there is hope for you :-)
Last edited by Raffles; Feb 25, 2016 at 2:11 am
Feb 25, 2016, 3:01 am
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Thanks Raffles ^
Thanks for the very nice reply. My 2 sons are 17 months apart. Been there and done that - but never had lounge access while travelling with them. I was almost 40 when the first was born (29 years ago). Both are dual citizens (Canada and UK).
I agree wrt hope as it ALWAYS springs eternal
Thanks for the very nice reply. My 2 sons are 17 months apart. Been there and done that - but never had lounge access while travelling with them. I was almost 40 when the first was born (29 years ago). Both are dual citizens (Canada and UK).
I agree wrt hope as it ALWAYS springs eternal
Feb 25, 2016, 3:25 am
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We managed x4 F to and from DXB
. I think our school holidays are later than yours though.. Starting 1st April. Staying at DAM this time... Also fully booked on Sirius points though it has wiped them clean..but that is what they are there for ^
Feb 25, 2016, 3:54 am
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In which case, happy to pop over for your DAM happy hour (or you can come over to ours, or of course we may be in the same one!) on April 2nd or April 3rd which are the only days we will cross!
Feb 27, 2016, 1:15 pm
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DXB Concourse D has opened
Thanks for the photos.
I think what we really want to know is what drinks are being served in the CCR Bar, and if there are any "better" food choices ??
I think what we really want to know is what drinks are being served in the CCR Bar, and if there are any "better" food choices ??
Feb 27, 2016, 1:17 pm
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Seriously, GGL Flyer, thanks for the update it looks very nice. ^
Feb 27, 2016, 5:02 pm
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Feb 27, 2016, 5:26 pm
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Feb 27, 2016, 6:21 pm
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QR operates F,rather than J on DXB-DOH (obviously it's not real F,rather a "US style J class marketed as F),so I beleive it will be a First class lounge. If the access policy will be the same as in DOH/LHR,then I beleive that F (inclduing BA F) customers will be allowed in,but Emerald/Sapphire will be sent to some kind of a dump lounge elsewhere.
Feb 28, 2016, 1:07 am
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QR operates F,rather than J on DXB-DOH (obviously it's not real F,rather a "US style J class marketed as F),so I beleive it will be a First class lounge. If the access policy will be the same as in DOH/LHR,then I beleive that F (inclduing BA F) customers will be allowed in,but Emerald/Sapphire will be sent to some kind of a dump lounge elsewhere.
Doesn't seem unreasonable, I guess if BA thought its customers deserved a F facility they would have organised one....
Feb 28, 2016, 1:26 am
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Food is almost identical to the 'normal' lounge - at least in terms of hot meals. Last night was a Thai red curry, steamed rice or vegetable pasta. Larger selection of deserts and other nibbles. 3 choices of red wine and 3 of white wine. The red I drank was a Chianti. Not sure re: the fizz - not really my thing.
Feb 28, 2016, 1:26 am
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