28 October DXB lounge invites anyone pls?
Nov 18, 2010, 6:33 am
#17
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Bumping again..
Surprised that Fter's not interested in a stickly for longe meetings considering that EK Golds can take a companion for free into the lounges .. and considering the big number of Golds and the amazing lounge facilties in DXB..
And if it is thru FT, then hopefully we can avoid the below kinds of nasty experiences..
Surprised that Fter's not interested in a stickly for longe meetings considering that EK Golds can take a companion for free into the lounges .. and considering the big number of Golds and the amazing lounge facilties in DXB..
And if it is thru FT, then hopefully we can avoid the below kinds of nasty experiences..
Nov 20, 2010, 5:51 am
#18
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Bumping again..
Surprised that Fter's not interested in a stickly for longe meetings considering that EK Golds can take a companion for free into the lounges .. and considering the big number of Golds and the amazing lounge facilties in DXB..
And if it is thru FT, then hopefully we can avoid the below kinds of nasty experiences..
Surprised that Fter's not interested in a stickly for longe meetings considering that EK Golds can take a companion for free into the lounges .. and considering the big number of Golds and the amazing lounge facilties in DXB..
And if it is thru FT, then hopefully we can avoid the below kinds of nasty experiences..
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Nov 20, 2010, 5:57 am
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Nov 20, 2010, 6:19 am
#20
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And what about the small chance that there is some Fter flying on the same flight from dxb..
I mean, its worth a try IMHO... if things dont seem to work in some months, lock the thread..
Nov 21, 2010, 9:41 am
#22
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I think its a nice idea
Would love to have a place to see if I can get a lounge invite for whenever I stop being Gold. 
The main DXB terminal never seems to have enough chairs! If nothing else, you can always find a place to sit in the lounge.
Anyways, I'm going CCU-DXB-LAX this Friday, so anyone who wants an invite on the 27th who is on EK217, let me know! Fair warning, I'm probably going to be sleepy and grumpy so I'll guest you in and then leave you to your own devices...
The main DXB terminal never seems to have enough chairs! If nothing else, you can always find a place to sit in the lounge.Anyways, I'm going CCU-DXB-LAX this Friday, so anyone who wants an invite on the 27th who is on EK217, let me know! Fair warning, I'm probably going to be sleepy and grumpy so I'll guest you in and then leave you to your own devices...
Nov 23, 2010, 3:07 am
#23
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I think a lounge meeting thread is generally a good idea and I've had a few pleasant meetings through via the one over at Miles&More.
Ok, EK seems to have that restriction about guests having to be on the same flight. But the meetings above were just with other members who had access right on their own...
Now, I have a rather lengthy stay at the airport tomorrow myself.... I fly on EK384 to BKK on 25Nov at 0305. I am not sure yet when I will head to the airport, I have no plans for the evening really. I hold Silver, so can't guest but if anyone happens to be around, I am happy to meet up. or to be taken into a T3 lounge of course
-Sebastian
Ok, EK seems to have that restriction about guests having to be on the same flight. But the meetings above were just with other members who had access right on their own...
Now, I have a rather lengthy stay at the airport tomorrow myself.... I fly on EK384 to BKK on 25Nov at 0305. I am not sure yet when I will head to the airport, I have no plans for the evening really. I hold Silver, so can't guest but if anyone happens to be around, I am happy to meet up. or to be taken into a T3 lounge of course
-Sebastian
Nov 24, 2010, 2:17 am
#24
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I think a lounge meeting thread is generally a good idea and I've had a few pleasant meetings through via the one over at Miles&More.
Ok, EK seems to have that restriction about guests having to be on the same flight. But the meetings above were just with other members who had access right on their own...
-Sebastian
Ok, EK seems to have that restriction about guests having to be on the same flight. But the meetings above were just with other members who had access right on their own...
-Sebastian
They also have a rule something like the accompanying pax should be on the same day * A flight .. and the lounge dragon normally keeps the Bp's of both the pax to ensure both leave together..
Dec 21, 2010, 8:53 am
#25
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lol, just revisiting this, trying my luck again for this week!
God loves a trier eh?
I may try the lurking technique if all else fails, worried it may be a long wait on Thursday if flights are still delayed.
Personally I don't see anything sinister or scam like about a fellow traveller asking for a favour, a good use of this forum and networking as far as I can see.
God loves a trier eh?
I may try the lurking technique if all else fails, worried it may be a long wait on Thursday if flights are still delayed.
Personally I don't see anything sinister or scam like about a fellow traveller asking for a favour, a good use of this forum and networking as far as I can see.
Dec 21, 2010, 9:29 am
#26
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In my experience (been travelling to DXB for the last 20 years, mostly on Emirates), the ground staff are generally very amenable, yes, you get the odd humourless one but I have always found them keen to help.
You have nothing to lose by asking for a cheeky lounge invite, in the old days it used be asking for a cheeky upgrade, but sadly those days are long gone!
Wish the same could be said of the bunch of amateurs who run Passport Control in DXB, it never fails to amaze me how lazy and slovenly they are!
You have nothing to lose by asking for a cheeky lounge invite, in the old days it used be asking for a cheeky upgrade, but sadly those days are long gone!
Wish the same could be said of the bunch of amateurs who run Passport Control in DXB, it never fails to amaze me how lazy and slovenly they are!
Dec 21, 2010, 11:41 am
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Dec 21, 2010, 12:01 pm
#28
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Lol, it is called Emiratisation, the Government have a policy to find jobs for underemployed and overprivileged UAE nationals,
but unfortunately they seem to find the actual obligation to do the job in hand, a strain on their social life, which in Dubai always comes first!
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Dec 21, 2010, 12:18 pm
#29
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Lol, it is called Nationalization, the Government have a policy to find jobs for underemployed and overprivileged UAE nationals,
but unfortunately they seem to find the actual obligation to do the job in hand, a strain on their social life, which in Dubai always comes first!
but unfortunately they seem to find the actual obligation to do the job in hand, a strain on their social life, which in Dubai always comes first!