EK Lounge FAQs and updates
Jun 12, 2015, 3:32 am
#92
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
Jun 12, 2015, 11:34 am
#94
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 2,880
Last I checked, there were no plans of a dedicated EK lounge at BOM. According to the check-in staff, the GVK F Lounge is really 'nice' - true in some ways but nowhere close to other dedicated outstation lounges at JFK, MAN, CDG, (the ones I have seen..) etc. BTW, the food at the old EK lounge was literally quite 'bad', so at least the food at GVK F lounge is a step-up. Haven't been to the GVK J Lounge (right adjacent), but should be soon as I downgrade to Gold, but can't be too different is my guess.
Jun 13, 2015, 1:37 pm
#96
Moderator: Emirates Skywards and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: 12R/30L
Programs: EK Gold|EY Gold|Bonvoy Ambassador| IHG Plat|HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,818
Emirates Unveils First Dedicated Lounge in Japan
Emirates, a global connector of people and places, today celebrated the opening of its 38th dedicated lounge at Terminal 2 of Narita International Airport. The opening not only showcased Emirates’ premium lounge, but provided a unique opportunity for guests to experience the airline’s on-board food offering on its Japan routes.
http://www.emirates.com/ae/english/a...ounge-in-japan
http://www.emirates.com/ae/english/a...ounge-in-japan
Jun 14, 2015, 12:59 pm
#99
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Europe
Programs: EK plat, ex-FB gold, Accor plat
Posts: 1,076
Hum. This means EK is still to stay at NRT ...
I personally find HND more convenient, and hoped EK will bring the A380 instead of the current 772 at HND and 773 at NRT ... when the A380 will be allowed to land at HND.
Anyway, what "CDS" means ?
EK uses Sakura lounge at HND. I wished FCL/EKPlat could use the outstanding JL FCL lounge.
Anyway, I'll soon visit the revamped HND Sakura lounge. It's seemingly nice.
Quite frankly, EK lounges are the same everywhere. I understand the necessity of the brand standard, but, seriously ..., you don't know where you are anymore. I much prefer using local (major) carrier lounge.
I personally find HND more convenient, and hoped EK will bring the A380 instead of the current 772 at HND and 773 at NRT ... when the A380 will be allowed to land at HND.
Anyway, what "CDS" means ?
EK uses Sakura lounge at HND. I wished FCL/EKPlat could use the outstanding JL FCL lounge.
Anyway, I'll soon visit the revamped HND Sakura lounge. It's seemingly nice.
Quite frankly, EK lounges are the same everywhere. I understand the necessity of the brand standard, but, seriously ..., you don't know where you are anymore. I much prefer using local (major) carrier lounge.
Jun 14, 2015, 1:13 pm
#100
Join Date: Jul 2014
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 946
Hum. This means EK is still to stay at NRT ...
I personally find HND more convenient, and hoped EK will bring the A380 instead of the current 772 at HND and 773 at NRT ... when the A380 will be allowed to land at HND.
Anyway, what "CDS" means ?
EK uses Sakura lounge at HND. I wished FCL/EKPlat could use the outstanding JL FCL lounge.
Anyway, I'll soon visit the revamped HND Sakura lounge. It's seemingly nice.
Quite frankly, EK lounges are the same everywhere. I understand the necessity of the brand standard, but, seriously ..., you don't know where you are anymore. I much prefer using local (major) carrier lounge.
I personally find HND more convenient, and hoped EK will bring the A380 instead of the current 772 at HND and 773 at NRT ... when the A380 will be allowed to land at HND.
Anyway, what "CDS" means ?
EK uses Sakura lounge at HND. I wished FCL/EKPlat could use the outstanding JL FCL lounge.
Anyway, I'll soon visit the revamped HND Sakura lounge. It's seemingly nice.
Quite frankly, EK lounges are the same everywhere. I understand the necessity of the brand standard, but, seriously ..., you don't know where you are anymore. I much prefer using local (major) carrier lounge.
CDS = chauffeur drive service
True. I am also not very into the "EK Lounge Standard" in general
Jun 14, 2015, 7:36 pm
#101
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: DCA
Programs: DL DM 2MM; EK Silver; HH Gold
Posts: 927
I'm coming into AMS from FRA next week & have 4 1/2 hours before my EK flight. Does the lounge EK uses have showers?? Worse comes to worse I can take one in board after take off but I will actually be flying from JFK-FRA where I have a quick but important breakfast meeting. Then FRA-AMS & AMS DXB so by the time I get to AMS for my EK flight I will NEED that shower. I am thinking about changing my AMS-DXB flight to FRA-DXB but just cuz it's a first flex fare does not mean it's easy - since it's the first coupon EK wants to refund my AMS ticket & sell me a new ticket ex one FRA which I don't really want to do.
Jun 15, 2015, 5:06 am
#102
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,586
You want to use a local lounge? You're welcome to the Escape Lounge at MAN, the BA lounge anywhere, or any of the American lounges. At least you get a good selection of hot and cold food in the EK lounges.
Jun 15, 2015, 5:50 am
#103
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: AGP
Programs: EK Gold, AB Gold, TK Elite, Le Club Accor Platinum, HH Gold
Posts: 34
Lounge access for guests as a Gold
Hi everyone! I am travelling tomorrow to PEK via DXB. We are three people flying. I am the only one with status (Gold), although one of my companions will become Silver just after this journey, because she is only 1800 miles away to get Silver (and MAD-DXB-PEK will give her enough miles). Can I invite two people for the J Lounge in DXB, as the benefits say "Lounge access for guests" in plural? Because it later explains "as a Gold member you can enjoy double the benefits with your travelling companion. A friend or family member checked in on your Emirates flight can join you in any eligible lounge across the Emirates network, even if your companion is flying in Economy." It looks like they will only allow one person. Shall I try to invite the non-status passenger and ask for special permission for the one becoming silver in that same leg?
Thanks a lot for your help!
Thanks a lot for your help!
Jun 15, 2015, 6:12 am
#105
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: AGP
Programs: EK Gold, AB Gold, TK Elite, Le Club Accor Platinum, HH Gold
Posts: 34
Well, it is not really a big issue as we do not have a long time between flights (3 hours) and the third person is arriving in a flight one hour after us. I will access with my colleague and, if the third is not allowed to enter, we will profit to go shopping in the duty free. Thanks!
