Cathy Diamond level access to Dubai Emirates Lounge
Apr 17, 2015, 4:19 am
#1
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Cathy Diamond level access to Dubai Emirates Lounge
I am about to fly on a Qantus flight LHR-SYD business class.
I am a One World Emerald status (Cathy DM) holder. I understand the Qantus flights go to the Emirates terminal in Dubai and use the Emirates lounges. Can anyone let me know if OW Emerald status will get me in the Emirates First lounge in Dubai when flying bis with Qantus?
Thanks for any advice
I am a One World Emerald status (Cathy DM) holder. I understand the Qantus flights go to the Emirates terminal in Dubai and use the Emirates lounges. Can anyone let me know if OW Emerald status will get me in the Emirates First lounge in Dubai when flying bis with Qantus?
Thanks for any advice
Apr 17, 2015, 5:42 am
#2
Join Date: Dec 2011
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If you're on a Qantas flight, then yes.
http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airl...egory=qcLounge
Eligible oneworld Status
Emerald
Next onward flight that day must be on a Qantas operated and marketed flight.
One guest allowed and must be travelling on a Qantas operated and marketed flight.
http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airl...egory=qcLounge
Eligible oneworld Status
Emerald
Next onward flight that day must be on a Qantas operated and marketed flight.
One guest allowed and must be travelling on a Qantas operated and marketed flight.
Apr 17, 2015, 8:30 pm
#5
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..... though be prepared for it to take several minutes to gain access. Based on my experience over the last year or so (based on several visits when flying MEL-DXB-LHR or vice versa) they seem to be unfamiliar with the notion of non-QF oneworld Emeralds being admitted. They usually look at the boarding pass, somewhat confused, then pound on the keyboard, then talk to the colleague at the next desk and then go off down the end and keyboard pound some more and talk to someone else and then eventually come back and let us in. Obviously, YMMV but for me - who has no interest in flying through DXB and would much rather go through SIN or HKG - it's just one more reason why the QF-EK alliance is of zero interest.
Apr 17, 2015, 8:39 pm
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..... though be prepared for it to take several minutes to gain access. Based on my experience over the last year or so (based on several visits when flying MEL-DXB-LHR or vice versa) they seem to be unfamiliar with the notion of non-QF oneworld Emeralds being admitted. They usually look at the boarding pass, somewhat confused, then pound on the keyboard, then talk to the colleague at the next desk and then go off down the end and keyboard pound some more and talk to someone else and then eventually come back and let us in. Obviously, YMMV but for me - who has no interest in flying through DXB and would much rather go through SIN or HKG - it's just one more reason why the QF-EK alliance is of zero interest.
Apr 17, 2015, 9:07 pm
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Pfffffft. Don't like it, fly BA or CX or MH.
Apr 17, 2015, 9:27 pm
#8
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No one is forced to fly on Qantas or Emirates
Few people have interest in flying through any airport - I have trouble seeing how Dubai is any worse than Hong Kong as an airport - connecting from QF-QF in Dubai is a pretty short walk
Fortunately there are many airlines - and a reasonable number serve Australia so plenty to choose from if wating to avoid Dubai. Singapore Airlines provides a great option for travel via Singapore
Apr 21, 2015, 5:09 pm
#10
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Emirates First Lounge
Location details: Terminal 3, Concourse A, Level U3
Opening hours: Daily: 24hrs
Notes: Available to Emerald members when their next onward flight is operated and marketed by Qantas.
Operated by a third party. May be used only by eligible customers when travelling on: Qantas
May 5, 2015, 10:17 am
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May 6, 2015, 12:23 am
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May 7, 2015, 4:55 am
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