EK Lounge FAQs and updates
Jul 7, 2015, 11:13 am
#151
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: UK
Programs: OneWorld Emerald/GHA Discovery Black
Posts: 552
Safari_7,
I do this journey (Middle East to Botswana via Jo'burg) regularly. I'd recommend breakfast at the InterContinental just across the road from arrivals. You could try the Emirates lounge once you have returned "airside" but I always head to the great Shongololo Lounge (Priority Pass/pay access) for a shower. Where are you going in Botswana?
Work-Shy
I do this journey (Middle East to Botswana via Jo'burg) regularly. I'd recommend breakfast at the InterContinental just across the road from arrivals. You could try the Emirates lounge once you have returned "airside" but I always head to the great Shongololo Lounge (Priority Pass/pay access) for a shower. Where are you going in Botswana?
Work-Shy
Jul 7, 2015, 8:14 pm
#152
Join Date: Aug 2008
Programs: Skywards Platinum
Posts: 486
Thanks Work-Shy ....... I was hoping to not clear immigration/customs etc etc., and just go into the transit side. Will try the Shongololo lounge - thanks for the tip. Sounds good enough and I don't mind paying to use it. Somehow, I don't think EK would allow me to use the lounge while awaiting my flight to Maun on SAA airlink.
Ah! so I see that you travel to Botswana often ...... I wish EK starts a service to Gaborone atleast. Afterall, they do have Harare etc etc.,
Ah! so I see that you travel to Botswana often ...... I wish EK starts a service to Gaborone atleast. Afterall, they do have Harare etc etc.,
Jul 8, 2015, 6:45 am
#154
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: UK
Programs: OneWorld Emerald/GHA Discovery Black
Posts: 552
Thanks Work-Shy ....... I was hoping to not clear immigration/customs etc etc., and just go into the transit side. Will try the Shongololo lounge - thanks for the tip. Sounds good enough and I don't mind paying to use it. Somehow, I don't think EK would allow me to use the lounge while awaiting my flight to Maun on SAA airlink.
Ah! so I see that you travel to Botswana often ...... I wish EK starts a service to Gaborone atleast. Afterall, they do have Harare etc etc.,
Ah! so I see that you travel to Botswana often ...... I wish EK starts a service to Gaborone atleast. Afterall, they do have Harare etc etc.,
Jul 12, 2015, 12:42 pm
#156
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 121
Id like to get my luggage plastic wrapped but how does this stop security checks. On a trip to USA/Canada my luggage was searched 4 times ( they leave a calling card inside). I've never had it searched on route to Australia though but does this mean it isn't searched or they just don't let you know? Does plastic wrap deter a search? As far as I know there is no wrap service at Manchester airport. The odd time I have done it, I've done it myself. Have to say though, I've done it so my suitcase doesn't get battered rather than to stop pilfering.
Jul 12, 2015, 1:29 pm
#157
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 71
Id like to get my luggage plastic wrapped but how does this stop security checks. On a trip to USA/Canada my luggage was searched 4 times ( they leave a calling card inside). I've never had it searched on route to Australia though but does this mean it isn't searched or they just don't let you know? Does plastic wrap deter a search? As far as I know there is no wrap service at Manchester airport. The odd time I have done it, I've done it myself. Have to say though, I've done it so my suitcase doesn't get battered rather than to stop pilfering.
Have been lucky so far in JNB but their reputation is not great, as mentioned. Not sure if the wrap prevents security searches though.
Jul 21, 2015, 1:26 pm
#159
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 2,880
The JFK lounge is open all day. Not sure how early but have used it as early as 7:00 am and then it remains open all through the day until 202 departs - not sure if they close the lounge for a couple of hours in the night.
Aug 31, 2015, 9:05 pm
#161
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,826
It's pretty average food wise but decent view and lots of beer plus wifi made for a pleasant time when I was there! Is it shut now? What's the replacement?
Sep 1, 2015, 11:54 pm
#163
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 2,880
Sep 14, 2015, 6:10 pm
#164
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SFO, SJC
Programs: UA, AA, AS, Marriott Platinum Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 707
Does anyone know if the new Emirates Lounge in NRT is in T2 Main Building or T2 Satellite Building? I checked the flight and it seems to leave from the Satellite Building, but I'm not sure.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Oct 8, 2015, 5:06 am
#165
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: UK
Programs: EK - Silver
Posts: 25
LHR - Lounge T3
Hi,
Apologies if this has already been covered, I did a couple of searches.
I'm off to Dubai tomorrow, does anyone know if the Heathrow T3 lounge has reopened yet, or is there available use at a different lounge?
regards, Matt
Apologies if this has already been covered, I did a couple of searches.
I'm off to Dubai tomorrow, does anyone know if the Heathrow T3 lounge has reopened yet, or is there available use at a different lounge?
regards, Matt
