EK Lounge FAQs and updates
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: AirNZ silver; Qantas Platinum; Emirates Silver.
Posts: 71
EK Lounge FAQs and updates
Hi all,
I got a question about using Qantas domestic lounge.
I'm Emirates Gold and Qantas bronze. I'm now based in Australia and have a few upcoming domestic flights and I wonder if I can use Qantas lounges with my Emirate status?
I've had a look at both Qantas and Emirates websites but I still can't get a definite answer specifically Australian domestic flights, I know there's reciprocal arrangement for international flights but what's the deal with domestic lounge?
Can anyone enlighten me on this matter? Thanks.
I got a question about using Qantas domestic lounge.
I'm Emirates Gold and Qantas bronze. I'm now based in Australia and have a few upcoming domestic flights and I wonder if I can use Qantas lounges with my Emirate status?
I've had a look at both Qantas and Emirates websites but I still can't get a definite answer specifically Australian domestic flights, I know there's reciprocal arrangement for international flights but what's the deal with domestic lounge?
Can anyone enlighten me on this matter? Thanks.
#2
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: EK Skywards Gold, Etihad Guest Gold, VS
Posts: 256
As EK gold you will have access to the Qantas domestic lounges when departing on either a EK or QF flight number.
If you are in J you will obviously have the domestic Business Lounge where they exist otherwise, if flying in Y, you will have the Qantas Club Lounge.
http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airl...club/global/en
If you are in J you will obviously have the domestic Business Lounge where they exist otherwise, if flying in Y, you will have the Qantas Club Lounge.
http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airl...club/global/en
Last edited by dogsrock; Apr 23, 2013 at 5:56 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: KYE
Posts: 4,156
It'll be QF CL for domestic. Also you get priority check in and luggage tagged accordingly.
If connecting to an EK flight, they will also check through your luggage even if you hold a separate EK ticket and honour the EK baggage allowance.
If connecting to an EK flight, they will also check through your luggage even if you hold a separate EK ticket and honour the EK baggage allowance.
#4
Moderator, Trip Reports
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA GS-2MM, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 3,710
You need to be careful as when you use the abbreviation "CL" it often refers to as Chairmans Lounge (which is invite only). I'm assuming you mean "club lounge" or what most of Aussies refer to as the Qantas Lounge (or Qantas Pub) in the Qantas forum vernacular...
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: AirNZ silver; Qantas Platinum; Emirates Silver.
Posts: 71
Thanks eightblack, edy and dogsrock.
Does anyone know if I need to include my Emirates FF number on the Qantas booking (domestic only) so it appears on the boarding card to gain access to Qantas lounge?
I'm intending to use my Qantas number for the booking as I'll earn status point and move up to (lowly) silver. Can I do that and just show them my Emirates gold card at the lounge to gain access that way?
Many thanks for taking the time to share.
Does anyone know if I need to include my Emirates FF number on the Qantas booking (domestic only) so it appears on the boarding card to gain access to Qantas lounge?
I'm intending to use my Qantas number for the booking as I'll earn status point and move up to (lowly) silver. Can I do that and just show them my Emirates gold card at the lounge to gain access that way?
Many thanks for taking the time to share.
#6
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: KYE
Posts: 4,156
Thanks eightblack, edy and dogsrock.
Does anyone know if I need to include my Emirates FF number on the Qantas booking (domestic only) so it appears on the boarding card to gain access to Qantas lounge?
I'm intending to use my Qantas number for the booking as I'll earn status point and move up to (lowly) silver. Can I do that and just show them my Emirates gold card at the lounge to gain access that way?
Many thanks for taking the time to share.
Does anyone know if I need to include my Emirates FF number on the Qantas booking (domestic only) so it appears on the boarding card to gain access to Qantas lounge?
I'm intending to use my Qantas number for the booking as I'll earn status point and move up to (lowly) silver. Can I do that and just show them my Emirates gold card at the lounge to gain access that way?
Many thanks for taking the time to share.
#7
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 37
First Class lounge access if connecting flight only offers business
Hi Folks,
I have a flight tomorrow DUS-DXB-DEL.
DUS-DXB in First Class, DXB-DEL in Business.
The thing is, DXB-DEL doesn't have a first class on board. So I was not able to book my trip completely in First Class.
Do I qualify for the First Class lounge?
Thanks for you help!
Cheers
Duck
I have a flight tomorrow DUS-DXB-DEL.
DUS-DXB in First Class, DXB-DEL in Business.
The thing is, DXB-DEL doesn't have a first class on board. So I was not able to book my trip completely in First Class.
Do I qualify for the First Class lounge?
Thanks for you help!
Cheers
Duck
#9
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 2,882
#12
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 2,882
I don't think that is the case here. According to the OP, F was *not offered* on the final sector at the time of booking rather than him booking F and being involuntary downgraded to J due to change of equipment.
#13
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 118
The fare bucket will be assigned for the entire outbound or inbound leg based on the first segment of the leg. The first segment is in F therefore the passenger will be charged a first class fare for the entire leg (to Dubai and onwards to the final destination) - check-in baggage allowance and lounge access privileges in Dubai will be based on that fare.
In case the passenger decides to take a flight out of Dubai that offers first class cabin, the fare amount will remain the same.
Basically it is not the best solution for the passenger to select a connecting flight where the first class cabin is not offered as in this case the passenger is paying a first class fare for a business class product.
In case the passenger decides to take a flight out of Dubai that offers first class cabin, the fare amount will remain the same.
Basically it is not the best solution for the passenger to select a connecting flight where the first class cabin is not offered as in this case the passenger is paying a first class fare for a business class product.
Last edited by Aquitania; Feb 24, 2014 at 11:10 am
#14
Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: BA, bmi, USAir, Aeroplan, AirBerlin, Marriott, SolMeliaMas, BAAWorldpoints
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The fare bucket will be assigned for the entire outbound or inbound leg based on the first segment of the leg. The first segment is in F therefore the passenger will be charged a first class fare for the entire leg (to Dubai and onwards to the final destination) - check-in baggage allowance and lounge access privileges in Dubai will be based on that fare.
I know I wouldn't.