Lounge Access for Kids
Feb 8, 2015, 12:10 am
#16
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Sydney & London
Programs: UA Lifetime Exec Plat (2MM)
Posts: 744
Kids should be banned from flying on a commercial airliner until they reach the age of 21. If it's OK to ban them from drinking alcohol it's certainly OK to stop them annoying all the other pax on a flight.
It won't happen, of course, as airlines won't also weigh pax and charge them extra if they're over average weight/size.
It won't happen, of course, as airlines won't also weigh pax and charge them extra if they're over average weight/size.
Feb 8, 2015, 12:23 am
#17
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Kuwait
Programs: WoH Globalist
Posts: 601
Kids should be banned from flying on a commercial airliner until they reach the age of 21. If it's OK to ban them from drinking alcohol it's certainly OK to stop them annoying all the other pax on a flight.
It won't happen, of course, as airlines won't also weigh pax and charge them extra if they're over average weight/size.
It won't happen, of course, as airlines won't also weigh pax and charge them extra if they're over average weight/size.
The first time I accessed a boutique lounge (and flew) on my own was at the age of 18, and I didn't cause neither receive troubles from fellow passengers in the lounge neither onboard the flight. I'm totally against this rule if no valid, logical reasons are provided
Feb 8, 2015, 1:32 am
#18
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Durban, South Africa | LHR
Programs: Emirates Skywards Gold | South African Airways Voyager Gold
Posts: 863
Kids should be banned from flying on a commercial airliner until they reach the age of 21. If it's OK to ban them from drinking alcohol it's certainly OK to stop them annoying all the other pax on a flight.
It won't happen, of course, as airlines won't also weigh pax and charge them extra if they're over average weight/size.
It won't happen, of course, as airlines won't also weigh pax and charge them extra if they're over average weight/size.
If you don't want "kids" under 21 on planes then, please, fly private.
Feb 8, 2015, 4:25 am
#19
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: DXB :) or NCE
Programs: Platinum : Amex | Gold : EK Bonvoy Carlson Hilton
Posts: 303
I think DXB lounges are following a different policy because of the equipment too: family room, toddlers area (padded room) with soundproof glass 
Anyhow from NCE we had lounge access, but not from HKG this time
Anyhow from NCE we had lounge access, but not from HKG this time
Feb 9, 2015, 4:52 am
#20
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 184
Kids should be banned from flying on a commercial airliner until they reach the age of 21. If it's OK to ban them from drinking alcohol it's certainly OK to stop them annoying all the other pax on a flight.
It won't happen, of course, as airlines won't also weigh pax and charge them extra if they're over average weight/size.
It won't happen, of course, as airlines won't also weigh pax and charge them extra if they're over average weight/size.
Feb 9, 2015, 11:51 pm
#21
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Sydney & London
Programs: UA Lifetime Exec Plat (2MM)
Posts: 744
But money talks, and I have quite a bit more than the average 2-3 year old.
I don't implicitly have anything against kids (I have two of my own), but really I blame irresponsible parents for not attending to the child's needs better.
BTW, does anyone who has criticized me actually have children? (please be honest)!
Feb 10, 2015, 12:58 am
#22
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: 30,000ft
Programs: EK, BA, EY, SQ, IHG, HH, SPG
Posts: 670
Lounge Access for Kids
Yes but the young kid will likely spend more on EK in the log run than you, Esp as you have given up flying EK! I am sure you were just kidding about not allowing kids on planes as it makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.
Feb 10, 2015, 1:44 am
#23
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: DXB
Programs: EK, AA, DL, UA, SPG, HGP, Amex
Posts: 1,208
Quite so.
But money talks, and I have quite a bit more than the average 2-3 year old.
I don't implicitly have anything against kids (I have two of my own), but really I blame irresponsible parents for not attending to the child's needs better.
BTW, does anyone who has criticized me actually have children? (please be honest)!
But money talks, and I have quite a bit more than the average 2-3 year old.
I don't implicitly have anything against kids (I have two of my own), but really I blame irresponsible parents for not attending to the child's needs better.
BTW, does anyone who has criticized me actually have children? (please be honest)!
This (kids on planes or in premium cabins) is an oft discussed topic on FT, so I'm not going to take the plunge here.
Back on topic: I did guest my wife and 5yo daughter into the F lounge in DXB just recently (and yes, we paid for J tickets). She enjoyed the smoked salmon.
Last edited by extramileage; Feb 10, 2015 at 4:12 am Reason: typo
Feb 10, 2015, 2:18 am
#24
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,831
Ah, but parents of 2-3 year olds may very well have the money.
This (kids on planes or in premium cabins) is an oft discussed topic on FT, so I'm not going to take the plunge here.
Back on topic: I did guested my wife and 5yo daughter into the F lounge in DXB just recently (and yes, we paid for J tickets). She enjoyed the smoked salmon.
This (kids on planes or in premium cabins) is an oft discussed topic on FT, so I'm not going to take the plunge here.
Back on topic: I did guested my wife and 5yo daughter into the F lounge in DXB just recently (and yes, we paid for J tickets). She enjoyed the smoked salmon.
bassinets are in suites for a reason ^
Feb 10, 2015, 3:50 am
#25
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: DXB
Programs: BA Gold, EK Silver
Posts: 246
I haven't been on this forum in ages....and the reason I did was to find out more about this new(ish) upgrade at check-in for my flight Saturday. It is the first flight I am in economy with my lap child, but as this is a short (6 hour) flight, I'm decided to take my chances and get the cheaper fair and try to upgrade at check-in.
May 6, 2015, 7:56 am
#27
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
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May 6, 2015, 8:06 am
#28
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
Although it's not very clear, unfortunately only Platinum members can guest in kids (under 12 years) and not have it count towards the guest limit.
http://www.emirates.com/uk/english/h...-lounge-access
http://www.emirates.com/uk/english/h...-lounge-access
May 6, 2015, 8:27 am
#30
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
- I find generally being nice to the lounge receptionists will mean they let a guest and a toddler or two in, especially if well-behaved. Boorishness usually leads to staff using their absolute discretion in denying access, regardless of Skywards status