EK Lounge FAQs and updates
Jun 7, 2018, 3:44 pm
#946
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I have seen reports that during peak periods, QF are often sending some of their "own" lounge eligible PAX to alternate facilities.
Jun 9, 2018, 1:27 pm
#947
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Was just curious what the two freshly cooked options were in the Qantas lounge - other than that the lounge does feel a bit “industrial”.
Jun 9, 2018, 4:40 pm
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Small dishes that are generally representative of Singapore/Asia. There's much previous reference in this thread.
They are small - I could easily eat four serves, but I don't. If one takes my fancy I'll try it before heading to the EK lounge for a far better feed.
They are small - I could easily eat four serves, but I don't. If one takes my fancy I'll try it before heading to the EK lounge for a far better feed.
Jul 17, 2018, 6:40 pm
#949
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Emirates Opens First Dedicated Airport Lounge in Cairo
Cairo: 12 July, 2018 – Emirates today unveiled its 42nd dedicated lounge across its global network at Cairo International Airport (CAI). The lounge is now open to Emirates First Class and Business Class customers as well as Platinum and Gold members of Skywards, the airline’s loyalty programme.
Reflecting the airline’s ongoing commitment to Egypt, the Emirates Lounge in Cairo represents a US$ 3.6 million investment to provide premium customers with a seamless and enjoyable journey. Catering to three daily flights, the lounge offers customers even greater levels of comfort, hospitality and convenience as they start their Emirates experience in Cairo. Located at Departure Terminal 2, Level 2, above the secondary security check & Duty Free area, Emirates’ customers can look forward to relaxing, unwinding and enjoying award-winning service and cuisine.
The lounge was formally opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Eng. Ahmed Youssef, Chairman of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board; Mohammed H Mattar, Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President - Emirates Airport Services; and Thani Al Ansari, Country Manager, Egypt, Emirates.
https://www.emirates.com/media-centr...ounge-in-cairo
Reflecting the airline’s ongoing commitment to Egypt, the Emirates Lounge in Cairo represents a US$ 3.6 million investment to provide premium customers with a seamless and enjoyable journey. Catering to three daily flights, the lounge offers customers even greater levels of comfort, hospitality and convenience as they start their Emirates experience in Cairo. Located at Departure Terminal 2, Level 2, above the secondary security check & Duty Free area, Emirates’ customers can look forward to relaxing, unwinding and enjoying award-winning service and cuisine.
The lounge was formally opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Eng. Ahmed Youssef, Chairman of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board; Mohammed H Mattar, Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President - Emirates Airport Services; and Thani Al Ansari, Country Manager, Egypt, Emirates.
https://www.emirates.com/media-centr...ounge-in-cairo
Jul 20, 2018, 7:14 am
#950
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It's been open for a while now.
And what's the point of a dedicated lounge if they don't have fast track for immigration? Waited 50 minutes in line last week, which only left me time for a very rushed cup of coffee at the lounge. Saudia has a fast track in Cairo.
Shuly
And what's the point of a dedicated lounge if they don't have fast track for immigration? Waited 50 minutes in line last week, which only left me time for a very rushed cup of coffee at the lounge. Saudia has a fast track in Cairo.
Shuly
Jul 26, 2018, 6:10 am
#951
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AMS lounge
With 2 A380 flights a day why does AMS still not have a dedicated EK lounge?
GLA has one and countless other 2 flight destinations.
Thinking to try AMS next year as a departure point and just wondered if anyone was privy to the reason why? Maybe Iam missing something obvious?
GLA has one and countless other 2 flight destinations.
Thinking to try AMS next year as a departure point and just wondered if anyone was privy to the reason why? Maybe Iam missing something obvious?
Jul 26, 2018, 6:13 am
#952
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With 2 A380 flights a day why does AMS still not have a dedicated EK lounge?
GLA has one and countless other 2 flight destinations.
Thinking to try AMS next year as a departure point and just wondered if anyone was privy to the reason why? Maybe Iam missing something obvious?
GLA has one and countless other 2 flight destinations.
Thinking to try AMS next year as a departure point and just wondered if anyone was privy to the reason why? Maybe Iam missing something obvious?
Jul 26, 2018, 7:53 am
#953
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Jul 26, 2018, 2:16 pm
#954
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There were some rumours regarding an EK lounge last year as well as a 3rd EK flight from Amsterdam starting as of May 2018,
None of them are in place at this moment....
Aug 4, 2018, 3:34 am
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Apologies if this has been asked before but I did a quick search and couldnt find much. WIth the choice to fly First from LHR or LGW which would people choose from a lounge perspective?
Thanks
Thanks
Aug 4, 2018, 5:23 am
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If staying overnight at LGW there are multiple hotels of all price ranges directly linked to the terminal (Even a premier inn just a minutes walk from the terminal !)
The lounge at LGW is nicer than the one at LHR IMHO . Security screening is quicker as well . If flying back to LGW immigration at LGW is much better than LHR
However the A380 gates at LGW are a long long walk away which is my only issue with LGW( unless things have changed over the last year)
The lounge at LGW is nicer than the one at LHR IMHO . Security screening is quicker as well . If flying back to LGW immigration at LGW is much better than LHR
However the A380 gates at LGW are a long long walk away which is my only issue with LGW( unless things have changed over the last year)
Last edited by ukdoctor; Aug 4, 2018 at 9:14 am
Aug 4, 2018, 5:46 am
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If staying overnight at LGW there are multiple hotels directly linked to the terminal Even a premier inn just a minutes walk from the terminal)
The lounge at LGW is nicer than the one at LHR IMHO . Security screening is quicker as well . If flying back to LGW immigration at LGW is much better than LHR
However the A380 gates at LGW are a long long walk away which is my only issue with LGW( unless things have changed over the last year)
The lounge at LGW is nicer than the one at LHR IMHO . Security screening is quicker as well . If flying back to LGW immigration at LGW is much better than LHR
However the A380 gates at LGW are a long long walk away which is my only issue with LGW( unless things have changed over the last year)
At LHR you get to board at lounge level but the walk at LGW isn't that bad!
The LGW lounge is usually a lot quieter (and so is F on the flight itself!), has very friendly staff and the whole airport is just a breeze to navigate around (apart from the 'enhanced' duty free maze) - definitely better than LHR.
Aug 4, 2018, 9:19 am
#958
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Second that.
At LHR you get to board at lounge level but the walk at LGW isn't that bad!
The LGW lounge is usually a lot quieter (and so is F on the flight itself!), has very friendly staff and the whole airport is just a breeze to navigate around (apart from the 'enhanced' duty free maze) - definitely better than LHR.
If in Y for an afternoon flight , I usually eat/drink in the lounge as lounge food is definitely better than Y food.
In J it is a difficult decision as lounge might still be better. However the good thing is that I can always look at the menu and plan
In F , I usually have only a light snack in the lounge and eat/drink onboard..
PS: Don't have a choice now as I lost status and I am now a blue . If in Y then the aircraft food is definitely better than the No:1 Gatwick on my Priority pass. :-)
Aug 4, 2018, 1:07 pm
#959
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If staying overnight at LGW there are multiple hotels of all price ranges directly linked to the terminal (Even a premier inn just a minutes walk from the terminal !)
The lounge at LGW is nicer than the one at LHR IMHO . Security screening is quicker as well . If flying back to LGW immigration at LGW is much better than LHR
However the A380 gates at LGW are a long long walk away which is my only issue with LGW( unless things have changed over the last year)
The lounge at LGW is nicer than the one at LHR IMHO . Security screening is quicker as well . If flying back to LGW immigration at LGW is much better than LHR
However the A380 gates at LGW are a long long walk away which is my only issue with LGW( unless things have changed over the last year)
Hopefully they will soon reinstate the proposed 4th daily to LGW as the flights have been rammed the last 2/3 months. Even with the morning flight on a J/Y only 380.
Aug 12, 2018, 6:17 am
#960
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Another boost for Gatwick. Security is so much better than Heathrow, but the mandatory walk through duty free is just awful.
Here's the proposed site plan (you'll need to accept the site T&Cs before downloading)
Last edited by Lux; Aug 12, 2018 at 6:24 am Reason: Found planning application