EK Lounge FAQs and updates
May 14, 2022, 1:35 am
#1201
Join Date: May 2020
Location: DXB and JNB
Programs: EK Plat; QR Gold
Posts: 507
My son has been Gold for a few years, and they can, I think. What I’ve done in the past is just put the BPs in a pile and leave the agent to work it out. Worked every time at the J lounge.
May 14, 2022, 3:20 am
#1202
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,617
If they're in F, then they can each take a guest into the F lounge - but only at DXB. An unpublished benefit.
May 14, 2022, 8:17 am
#1204
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,273
Those are the ‘default’ eligbilities, i.e. when you don’t have access because of your class of travel.
A few weeks ago, I was in the FCL in DXB. I had previously myself upgraded with miles, but there was no availability for mrs t. (I know, I know…). I was silver at the time, she was gold. She was allowed into the lounge without any question (she was subsequently able to upgrade under the ‘any available seat’ rule, so all is well…). I don’t know to this day what ‘rule’ allowed this, but I had advice from this board suggesting that it would be ok.
A few weeks ago, I was in the FCL in DXB. I had previously myself upgraded with miles, but there was no availability for mrs t. (I know, I know…). I was silver at the time, she was gold. She was allowed into the lounge without any question (she was subsequently able to upgrade under the ‘any available seat’ rule, so all is well…). I don’t know to this day what ‘rule’ allowed this, but I had advice from this board suggesting that it would be ok.
Last edited by thijsseh; May 15, 2022 at 12:17 am
May 14, 2022, 12:49 pm
#1205
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Manchester/London
Programs: Skywards Plat, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,226
I was able to guest a family member in to the F lounge last week flying to MAN whilst I was flying LHR. Against the official rules but the dragons allowed on this occasion.
Jun 8, 2022, 10:35 am
#1208
Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: aa
Posts: 1
I have a long layover in DXB airport , 7 hours, I'm holding priority pass card and the options for lounges are limited.
Name Location
Marhaba 3A
Ahlan 3B
Marhaba 3B
Gallery 3B
What do you recommend as a lounge to enter, I see each one has 3 - 5 hours limit,
Name Location
Marhaba 3A
Ahlan 3B
Marhaba 3B
Gallery 3B
What do you recommend as a lounge to enter, I see each one has 3 - 5 hours limit,
Jun 11, 2022, 10:23 pm
#1210
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Melbourne
Programs: ►QFWP/LTG►VA WP►HyattExpl.►HiltonGold►ALL Silver
Posts: 21,994
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Jun 12, 2022, 12:03 pm
#1211
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: One World
Posts: 130
JFK lounge / checkin ?
Im arriving on American at 3pm and then flying J on the evening EK flight to Milan. I’m curious if the checkin counters are open that early before the evening EK flights so I can check bag/get boarding pass to use the lounges. Anyone have experience with this?
Last month I wasn’t able to get a mobile boarding pass on EK out of JFK so not sure what to expect if the counters aren’t open earlier in the day.
Last month I wasn’t able to get a mobile boarding pass on EK out of JFK so not sure what to expect if the counters aren’t open earlier in the day.
Jun 13, 2022, 9:53 am
#1213
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,617
Do they still offer the service to Golds and F at JFK where they'd allow you to "check in" your bags at the ticket desk? They'd basically take your bag, and then do the check-in for you once the check-in desks opened. I recall doing it many years ago as a Gold...
Jun 13, 2022, 1:27 pm
#1214
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: One World
Posts: 130
Curious... how does one get in to use the lounge that opens at 4pm if you can't get a boarding pass (assuming mobile boarding pass doesn't work again) ..
seems strange to open the EK lounge with nobody able to get in until 7pm...
Last edited by NPZ; Jun 13, 2022 at 1:33 pm
Jun 13, 2022, 1:50 pm
#1215
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: UK
Programs: EK skywards Gold, BA, VS silver
Posts: 195
Presumably passengers connecting from other flights are able to use the lounge earlier than those checking in at JFK.