Tips on how to convince a lounge dragon...
Oct 24, 2014, 4:43 am
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Oct 24, 2014, 5:18 am
#109
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I did read it and saw it exactly as being insulting and attacking - since it is gone now it is irrelevent
Oct 24, 2014, 6:16 am
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Oct 24, 2014, 6:18 am
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Folks, this is getting close to the line now (eg thread closure). The OP has the same right as anyone else on FT to express an opinion. What we need to be mindful of is the subsequent discussion is getting personal. Remember, focus on the topic not the individual.
If we were all sitting around having a coffee, how would the conversation continue? As a series of personal attacks or as a lively debate?
If we were all sitting around having a coffee, how would the conversation continue? As a series of personal attacks or as a lively debate?
Oct 24, 2014, 6:59 am
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Oct 27, 2014, 12:41 am
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How on earth would you expect this to work? The law of the country is the law of the country. This would be no different than his parents issuing an explicit authorization (or demand, as you say... sheesh...) to their chauffeur to drive 50 over the speed limit. As an authorization it would be meaningless, i.e. the chauffeur, if caught, would still be legally responsible. As a "demand", it could actually border on illegal.
Oct 27, 2014, 12:48 am
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Wrong. The law - in many jurisdictions, not just in UAE (try Canada or US, for example) - regulates the minimum age to access certain alcohol-serving venues. Depending on the jurisdiction the law may provide provisions on being accompanied by an adult, but the point is it is about ADMITTANCE to the area where alcohol is available.
Oct 27, 2014, 2:38 am
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How on earth would you expect this to work? The law of the country is the law of the country. This would be no different than his parents issuing an explicit authorization (or demand, as you say... sheesh...) to their chauffeur to drive 50 over the speed limit. As an authorization it would be meaningless, i.e. the chauffeur, if caught, would still be legally responsible. As a "demand", it could actually border on illegal.
In any case, EK not letting someone under 18 into their airport lounge unaccompanied is not a matter of law, but rather a policy.
The legal age to enter a bar in the UAE is 21, not 18, anyway.
Oct 27, 2014, 11:12 am
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Tips on how to convince a lounge dragon...
... With a valid liquor license !
Oct 29, 2014, 5:17 pm
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You'd think that with all the staff and space in DXB, EK would be able to offer an alcohol-free lounge experience - something "family friendly" where they could also send all those pax trying to guest in kids!
@Ahmed, I have to say I admire your persistence in continuing to give EK your custom despite these issues. Had I been in your place I would have just found another airline that was more willing to accommodate my needs.
@Ahmed, I have to say I admire your persistence in continuing to give EK your custom despite these issues. Had I been in your place I would have just found another airline that was more willing to accommodate my needs.
Oct 29, 2014, 11:11 pm
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Thread Closure.
I thought this thread was going to fizzle out on its own, but obviously not given the most recent posts...
Folks, were now done with this thread. Nothing more to see. Time to move on.
Folks, were now done with this thread. Nothing more to see. Time to move on.