Originally Posted by
Hellboy666
Yes the Oneworld rules would allow lounge access. The rules on the Oneworld page are quite clear worded actually:
"Lounge access will be determined on the international long haul ticketed flight (either First of Business Class) regardless of the ticketed class of travel on the international short haul or domestic flight."
Al Mourjan could be blurry depending on how strict QR is. As you are flying Business with them they should allow, but if they direct you to the "Gold" lounge probably would fulfill lounge access as well.
Al Mourjan is listed under the 'Lounge Access Exclusions' so I would interpet that as 'Al Mourjan does not follow oneworld rules', but then again it's also particularly vague. QR are completely in control here.
https://www.oneworld.com/airport-lounges: "
Qatar Airways' Al Safwa First and Al Mourjan Business lounges in Doha (DOH) and Qatar Airways' Premium Lounges are excluded. However, oneworld members holding First or Business Class tickets on Qatar Airways or other oneworld members are invited to use the lounges."
Originally Posted by
scottishpoet
The 'one world' lounges are the individual gold and platium lounges at A1 and the shared platinum gold lounge at C14. I expect you would be pointed at these. The are perfectly adequate. Other than the range of food on offer, I prefer the platinum gold lounge over al mourjan.
On the oneworld website it says that only First Class can access First, Business and Frequent Flyer Lounges. There's not the same explicit wording for Business, but to be honest if we're using a 'lounge hierarchy' then Business Class should technically get Business and Frequent Flyer Lounges, so you may be able to access the Gold/Plat lounges.
https://www.oneworld.com/airport-lounges: "
Customers flying First or Business Class have access to the equivalent class of lounge regardless of their frequent flyer status. First Class passengers may use a Business Class or frequent flyer lounge if a First Class lounge is not available. "