Originally Posted by
AlienInTheFatherland
I believe you have a fair chance of avoiding Terminal C this time round.
Yes, FRA flights usually dock at A and when I pass through the teminal, I have only ever seen AUH flights going from A0/A1.
So you can use the AF or BA lounges, both of which are landside in the main Terminal A building opposite Starbucks.
I believe that the situation has changed. All AB flights to AUH now leave from the non-Schengen section of Terminal C (gates C80-C89).
The arrival of the flight from FRA could be in terminal A or in terminal C depending on where the airplane is going next. It seems more likely that the flight will arrive in the Schengen section of terminal C.
If transferring C -> C it is important to stay landside and follow the "transfer" signs. This should get you into the C departure hall without a security check. Follow the signs to gates C80-C89 which will lead you to passport control. The lounge is right before passport control to your left.
If transferring A -> C you cannot avoid leaving the secure area. You will have to walk about 5 minutes to terminal C. When entering C you will have to clear security and then walk to lounge and or gate as above. OW status will give you access to the priority security lane.
OW emerald status should allow entrance into the lounge in terminal C. Don't forget to check upstairs if the ground level of the lounge is busy.