New Qatar Lounge DXB Concourse D?
May 2, 2016, 6:29 am
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New Qatar Lounge DXB Concourse D?
Hi all,
I'm travelling tomorrow from DXB back to LHR on BA First but just noticed that Qatar have moved operations to Concourse D as well and have also just opened a new Premium Lounge (it's listed on their website alongside their Doha and Heathrow offerings now).
Anyone been to it? Would you recommend it over BA's new Concorde Bar offering? (And I'm guessing I'll have access to it?)
I'm travelling tomorrow from DXB back to LHR on BA First but just noticed that Qatar have moved operations to Concourse D as well and have also just opened a new Premium Lounge (it's listed on their website alongside their Doha and Heathrow offerings now).
Anyone been to it? Would you recommend it over BA's new Concorde Bar offering? (And I'm guessing I'll have access to it?)
May 2, 2016, 6:50 am
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Hi all,
I'm travelling tomorrow from DXB back to LHR on BA First but just noticed that Qatar have moved operations to Concourse D as well and have also just opened a new Premium Lounge (it's listed on their website alongside their Doha and Heathrow offerings now).
Anyone been to it? Would you recommend it over BA's new Concorde Bar offering? (And I'm guessing I'll have access to it?)
I'm travelling tomorrow from DXB back to LHR on BA First but just noticed that Qatar have moved operations to Concourse D as well and have also just opened a new Premium Lounge (it's listed on their website alongside their Doha and Heathrow offerings now).
Anyone been to it? Would you recommend it over BA's new Concorde Bar offering? (And I'm guessing I'll have access to it?)
There was a recent thread about this on another Forum.
Sorry to disappoint.
M
May 2, 2016, 6:55 am
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CountOfTuscany1 according to the http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/lounges.page the acceass rules for the DXB lounge are:
"DXB Qatar Airways Premium Lounge
Indulge in world-class luxury draped with aesthetic designs at the Qatar Airways Premium Lounge at Dubai International Airport. With our superior facilities, Qatar Airways First and Business Class customers and Privilege Club Platinum, Gold and Silver members can sit back, relax, and rejuvenate before their next journey. "
So since you are not flying QR then the answer is no you do not have access. you can find the lounges available to you at https://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-access even though it needs updating
"DXB Qatar Airways Premium Lounge
Indulge in world-class luxury draped with aesthetic designs at the Qatar Airways Premium Lounge at Dubai International Airport. With our superior facilities, Qatar Airways First and Business Class customers and Privilege Club Platinum, Gold and Silver members can sit back, relax, and rejuvenate before their next journey. "
So since you are not flying QR then the answer is no you do not have access. you can find the lounges available to you at https://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-access even though it needs updating
May 2, 2016, 6:59 am
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Do you have a link to the other thread? More info now on their site about the lounge here: http://www.qatarairways.com/global/e...i-airport.page
Status pax (Platinum, Gold, Silver) all given access. Although this part intrigues me...
Our VIP and First Class customers experience ultimate exclusivity in our ‘Private Lounge’ within the lounge.
I'm pleased they are providing a facility for status pax - interested to see a comparison of the two sections though!
May 2, 2016, 7:18 am
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purple1addict the rules are stated in the http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar...l#post26424509 thread post 544. The post includes a very amusing typo!
May 2, 2016, 7:26 am
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Oh wow - that's a controversial move from QR Do you have a link to the other thread?
More info now on their site about the lounge here: http://www.qatarairways.com/global/e...i-airport.page
Status pax (Platinum, Gold, Silver) all given access. Although this part intrigues me...
As they only have F premium traffic from DXB I guess this is their way of mimicking the DOH set-up as best they can and segregating premium vs status pax. I also presume this will set a precedent for future QR lounges (BKK, CDG) if space permits.
I'm pleased they are providing a facility for status pax - interested to see a comparison of the two sections though!
Do you have a link to the other thread? More info now on their site about the lounge here: http://www.qatarairways.com/global/e...i-airport.page
Status pax (Platinum, Gold, Silver) all given access. Although this part intrigues me...
As they only have F premium traffic from DXB I guess this is their way of mimicking the DOH set-up as best they can and segregating premium vs status pax. I also presume this will set a precedent for future QR lounges (BKK, CDG) if space permits.
I'm pleased they are providing a facility for status pax - interested to see a comparison of the two sections though!
May 2, 2016, 7:32 am
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Thanks remdk, I guess the DXB lounge is slightly different in terms of access than Al Mourjan, since can't Oneworld Business /First class pax access Al Mourjan? (But it seems are denied access to the DXB QR lounge)
Last edited by CountOfTuscany1; May 2, 2016 at 7:54 am
May 2, 2016, 7:38 am
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Oh wow - that's a controversial move from QR Do you have a link to the other thread?
More info now on their site about the lounge here: http://www.qatarairways.com/global/e...i-airport.page
Status pax (Platinum, Gold, Silver) all given access. Although this part intrigues me...
As they only have F premium traffic from DXB I guess this is their way of mimicking the DOH set-up as best they can and segregating premium vs status pax. I also presume this will set a precedent for future QR lounges (BKK, CDG) if space permits.
I'm pleased they are providing a facility for status pax - interested to see a comparison of the two sections though!
Do you have a link to the other thread? More info now on their site about the lounge here: http://www.qatarairways.com/global/e...i-airport.page
Status pax (Platinum, Gold, Silver) all given access. Although this part intrigues me...
As they only have F premium traffic from DXB I guess this is their way of mimicking the DOH set-up as best they can and segregating premium vs status pax. I also presume this will set a precedent for future QR lounges (BKK, CDG) if space permits.
I'm pleased they are providing a facility for status pax - interested to see a comparison of the two sections though!
M
May 2, 2016, 8:13 am
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purple1addict the rules are stated in the http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar...l#post26424509 thread post 544. The post includes a very amusing typo!
Will go check it out now, thanks!
May 2, 2016, 8:19 am
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Found the link in my History...but you'll have to Copy and Paste it to view (see below)
Makes FT look like the friendliest Forum in the world!
http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-lounge-access
Makes FT look like the friendliest Forum in the world!
http://www.businesstraveller.com/discussion/topic/Qatar-lounge-access
May 2, 2016, 10:53 am
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I've seen contradictory statements on this. According to press releases on 27th April and 1st May, only Plats and Golds have access.