Paid access to Emirates Lounges in Dubai
Mar 20, 2017, 7:08 am
#212
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,395
Still struggling to get to grips with EK's decision to go down this particular avenue.
Of all carriers, I never thought I'd see them feel the need to grab a few extra dollars (which is all it will ever equate to, in the bigger scheme of things ....) in this way.
A little bit of the EK image has been tarnished IMHO.
Of all carriers, I never thought I'd see them feel the need to grab a few extra dollars (which is all it will ever equate to, in the bigger scheme of things ....) in this way.
A little bit of the EK image has been tarnished IMHO.
Mar 20, 2017, 8:35 am
#213
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: EK Gold, A3 *G, AB Gold, Jetblue Mosaic
Posts: 1,386
Still struggling to get to grips with EK's decision to go down this particular avenue.
Of all carriers, I never thought I'd see them feel the need to grab a few extra dollars (which is all it will ever equate to, in the bigger scheme of things ....) in this way.
A little bit of the EK image has been tarnished IMHO.
Of all carriers, I never thought I'd see them feel the need to grab a few extra dollars (which is all it will ever equate to, in the bigger scheme of things ....) in this way.
A little bit of the EK image has been tarnished IMHO.
Mar 20, 2017, 8:38 am
#214
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Etihad just announced that they will start allowing passengers J lounge access in AUH and outstations but for about $50-60, which to me is more worthwhile but invites way more people in which may actually lead to the overcrowding that everyone on this thread seems to be in perpetual fear of (without much evidence to date, I might add). EY lounges are not as big as EK lounges and I can definitely see more people taking advantage of this rather than the EK option based on price, which to me was smart move on EK's part. You could easily spend $50 in the terminal at AUH/DXB if you eat a full meal and have a few drinks; why not do it in a lounge with all the extra amenties (excluding the spa) ?
Mar 21, 2017, 2:11 am
#216
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, Club Carlson Gold, HHonors Gold, Best Western Diamond Select, BA Blue
Posts: 1,335
I'll be in Dubai soon. I'm seriously thinking of paying for access to the J and/or F lounges on my way back. I reckon I could get drunk just by breathing the air in the lounges. 
I promise I'll wear my best t-shirt, jeans, and flip-flops and I'll shower in the morning.
I promise I'll wear my best t-shirt, jeans, and flip-flops and I'll shower in the morning.
Mar 21, 2017, 3:30 pm
#217
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,304
Mar 23, 2017, 10:22 am
#218
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: North East UK
Programs: Qatar Silver, Emirates Skyward Silver, SPG Gold , IHG Spire Elite
Posts: 79
I have been to the EK business class lounge before so I thought i would pop on when I was an economy ticket from LGW through to KUL, i had about 4 hours lay over as I always try to take some time out in a Lounge and I thought I would waste $100 (Ł80 roughly) a person to get in, considering I know what it has to offer which I feel is all good for me.
Mar 24, 2017, 6:19 am
#220
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 4
Sorry the "noob" question, but how can we upgrade? We simple go the lounge and buy the entry?
On the site I cant see an option. tried the 3 bookings I already have for this year but on the manage tab I don't see info at all.
On the site I cant see an option. tried the 3 bookings I already have for this year but on the manage tab I don't see info at all.
Mar 24, 2017, 6:44 am
#221
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Mar 24, 2017, 7:06 am
#222
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,267
I was under the impression that you need to be a Skywards member (blue, obviously otherwise yo would have free access to the J - and F for Gold / Plat - anyway) to be able to buy access..
And 'Gibs' is a Gold member according to his profile, so he does not need to buy anything (except to get his guests in).
And 'Gibs' is a Gold member according to his profile, so he does not need to buy anything (except to get his guests in).
Mar 24, 2017, 7:56 am
#223
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 4
I was under the impression that you need to be a Skywards member (blue, obviously otherwise yo would have free access to the J - and F for Gold / Plat - anyway) to be able to buy access..
And 'Gibs' is a Gold member according to his profile, so he does not need to buy anything (except to get his guests in).
And 'Gibs' is a Gold member according to his profile, so he does not need to buy anything (except to get his guests in).
So they just need to go to F lounge and show the mastercard?
Thanks guys.
Mar 24, 2017, 10:11 am
#225
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,826