Transit passenger experience DXB for QF1/2
Aug 24, 2014, 10:27 am
#31
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SXSW
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Yes, thank you:
- Is there a priority line for first and business or one also exclusively for first?
- How much time do you have in the F lounge?
- Are there any tips/tricks you might suggest? Perhaps a way to avoid the wait at the elevator to get back on board (as mentioned in this thread)?
- Anything not to be missed in the F lounge? My first time in DXB, on QF and in the EK lounge.
Aug 25, 2014, 12:50 am
#32
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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*Is there a priority line for first and business or one also exclusively for first?
No.
*How much time do you have in the F lounge?
Depends on how early the arrival flight is and when you opt to board (early or late in the process). Could be less than 30 minutes in the lounge, or well over an hour.
*Are there any tips/tricks you might suggest? Perhaps a way to avoid the wait at the elevator to get back on board (as mentioned in this thread)?
Board late to avoid waiting at the elevator.
*Anything not to be missed in the F lounge? My first time in DXB, on QF and in the EK lounge.
If you want a shower visit these on arrival at the lounge. They are in high demand and at busy times you may need to wait for a shower.
No.
*How much time do you have in the F lounge?
Depends on how early the arrival flight is and when you opt to board (early or late in the process). Could be less than 30 minutes in the lounge, or well over an hour.
*Are there any tips/tricks you might suggest? Perhaps a way to avoid the wait at the elevator to get back on board (as mentioned in this thread)?
Board late to avoid waiting at the elevator.
*Anything not to be missed in the F lounge? My first time in DXB, on QF and in the EK lounge.
If you want a shower visit these on arrival at the lounge. They are in high demand and at busy times you may need to wait for a shower.
Aug 25, 2014, 3:30 am
#33
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: NSW
Programs: QF P1 + LTG VA Plat, AA nothing, HH Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 769
*Is there a priority line for first and business or one also exclusively for first?
No.
*How much time do you have in the F lounge?
Depends on how early the arrival flight is and when you opt to board (early or late in the process). Could be less than 30 minutes in the lounge, or well over an hour.
*Are there any tips/tricks you might suggest? Perhaps a way to avoid the wait at the elevator to get back on board (as mentioned in this thread)?
Board late to avoid waiting at the elevator.
*Anything not to be missed in the F lounge? My first time in DXB, on QF and in the EK lounge.
If you want a shower visit these on arrival at the lounge. They are in high demand and at busy times you may need to wait for a shower.
No.
*How much time do you have in the F lounge?
Depends on how early the arrival flight is and when you opt to board (early or late in the process). Could be less than 30 minutes in the lounge, or well over an hour.
*Are there any tips/tricks you might suggest? Perhaps a way to avoid the wait at the elevator to get back on board (as mentioned in this thread)?
Board late to avoid waiting at the elevator.
*Anything not to be missed in the F lounge? My first time in DXB, on QF and in the EK lounge.
If you want a shower visit these on arrival at the lounge. They are in high demand and at busy times you may need to wait for a shower.
When you exit the lift turn right and go into the spa to book a complimentary treatment before proceeding to the main lounge entrance in the opposite direction.
Aug 26, 2014, 4:33 am
#34
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Sydney
Posts: 74
I'm very surprised that DXB doesn't have a dedicated F/J security line.
Aug 26, 2014, 5:25 am
#35
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Oxon, UK
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There is a priority line at the transit security checks but in practice it usually seems to be closed or if open is not policed in any obvious way. There are multiple security check areas and it may make sense to walk past a busy one further along the terminal..
Aug 26, 2014, 7:40 pm
#36
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: NSW
Programs: QF P1 + LTG VA Plat, AA nothing, HH Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 769
Quote:
Originally Posted by Princess fiona
One more thing to add to this list.
When you exit the lift turn right and go into the spa to book a complimentary treatment before proceeding to the main lounge entrance in the opposite direction.
The spa won't be open if they're on the SYD-DXB-LHR as the spa closes at 2100 and the QF1 gets in too late.
I'm very surprised that DXB doesn't have a dedicated F/J security line.
Originally Posted by Princess fiona
One more thing to add to this list.
When you exit the lift turn right and go into the spa to book a complimentary treatment before proceeding to the main lounge entrance in the opposite direction.
The spa won't be open if they're on the SYD-DXB-LHR as the spa closes at 2100 and the QF1 gets in too late.
I'm very surprised that DXB doesn't have a dedicated F/J security line.
Aug 26, 2014, 10:39 pm
#37
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SXSW
Programs: DL Plat; HH Diamond; SPG & Hyatt Plat
Posts: 996
Great news! Thanks!
Aug 27, 2014, 2:14 am
#38
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Oxon, UK
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The terminals are long straight buildings - it will be obvious which way you can walk - and will depend on where your arriving gate is.