Originally Posted by
pomkiwi
There have been a few posts confirming that at LHR the lounge access (at least to the EK lounge) is strictly on the basis of the operating carrier - it would help if they it clear that this was a requirement rather than a 'recommendation'
Yes, the guy at the gate even suggested I go to the Emirates lounge when the delay was announced. I walk over there and it's, "No, only if you're traveling First Class".
Rules is rules of course, but they seem happy to let you think you can use Emirates lounges with being too clear about it.