Paid access to Emirates Lounges in Dubai
Feb 3, 2017, 8:46 am
#152
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,399
Interesting ..... wasn't aware. I'm presuming all rather negative ....?
I still believe it was a strange, misguided decision. They were about the last carrier I would expect to do it.
And I am convinced that - quite apart from any 'issues' at DXB itself - there will be a number of requests at outstation lounges, taking up time at the desk whilst the receptionist has to explain "No, it's not possible here, only in Dubai ....."
I still believe it was a strange, misguided decision. They were about the last carrier I would expect to do it.
And I am convinced that - quite apart from any 'issues' at DXB itself - there will be a number of requests at outstation lounges, taking up time at the desk whilst the receptionist has to explain "No, it's not possible here, only in Dubai ....."
Feb 3, 2017, 9:31 am
#153
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Interesting ..... wasn't aware. I'm presuming all rather negative ....?
I still believe it was a strange, misguided decision. They were about the last carrier I would expect to do it.
And I am convinced that - quite apart from any 'issues' at DXB itself - there will be a number of requests at outstation lounges, taking up time at the desk whilst the receptionist has to explain "No, it's not possible here, only in Dubai ....."
I still believe it was a strange, misguided decision. They were about the last carrier I would expect to do it.
And I am convinced that - quite apart from any 'issues' at DXB itself - there will be a number of requests at outstation lounges, taking up time at the desk whilst the receptionist has to explain "No, it's not possible here, only in Dubai ....."
Feb 3, 2017, 9:39 am
#154
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: EK Gold, A3 *G, AB Gold, Jetblue Mosaic
Posts: 1,386
Time will tell, but am inclined to agree.
I think many folk will cave in to the temptation to "treat ourselves .... we're on holiday after all ...."
It fits with the image of Dubai as a 'luxury' leisure destination - and something to tell friends about when back home (you won't believe how big the lounge was ..... and so much 'free' food & drink ..... could have stayed there for a week .....)
People might not do it regularly - but it only needs a certain number of different people to do it every day .... and things could soon get a tad busy.......
I think many folk will cave in to the temptation to "treat ourselves .... we're on holiday after all ...."
It fits with the image of Dubai as a 'luxury' leisure destination - and something to tell friends about when back home (you won't believe how big the lounge was ..... and so much 'free' food & drink ..... could have stayed there for a week .....)
People might not do it regularly - but it only needs a certain number of different people to do it every day .... and things could soon get a tad busy.......
Feb 3, 2017, 11:20 am
#156
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Cape Town
Programs: BA Exec Gold , Qatar Priviledge Club Plat
Posts: 1,584
To clarify on my post , it is negative. I think even my grandma bashed them and she the type of lady that gives hard boiled sweets to any child she meets and not the one to post hate filled posts on Emirates face book page !
Feb 3, 2017, 4:15 pm
#157
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SYD | HGH
Programs: CX DM, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton DM, Marriott Plat
Posts: 2,121
So QR has their two lounges at DOH doesn't even allow their own elite pax in, and EK has opened their F & J lounges not only to elite pax, but any one happy to join skyaward and pay $100 / $200?
I personally see it good value for pax with long layovers, even if 4 hour usage is enforced. You could get two meals, one good shower and several drinks out of it. Not to mention even better value for traveling with ppl already has access, so one ppl doesn't has to be left out.
I personally see it good value for pax with long layovers, even if 4 hour usage is enforced. You could get two meals, one good shower and several drinks out of it. Not to mention even better value for traveling with ppl already has access, so one ppl doesn't has to be left out.
Feb 3, 2017, 5:44 pm
#158
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Europe
Programs: EK plat, ex-FB gold, Accor plat
Posts: 1,076
Sorry if this was said before, but, I understood that EK wants to extend this policy at outstations.
At some outstations, there is only one lounge shared by J and F. Now, we will have to share with (paid) Y ?!?
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At some outstations, there is only one lounge shared by J and F. Now, we will have to share with (paid) Y ?!?
Yerk !
Get my hand lotion right now ! Faster !
Feb 4, 2017, 4:24 am
#159
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
So, a blue in Y can't just turn up to the lounge to buy in, like they can at DXB - but people in J,F or Gold/Plat can bring in a Y guest for $$$
Feb 20, 2017, 1:36 am
#161
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Feb 20, 2017, 3:29 am
#162
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Beijing
Programs: Star Alliance Gold, Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum
Posts: 98
Concourse B J lounge seemed fairly normal this morning (0700-0800), but then again I like to sit back by the champagne bar and there are never more than a few people in that section. Costa Coffee line was short if that counts for anything.
Feb 20, 2017, 1:17 pm
#164
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Europe
Programs: EK plat, ex-FB gold, Accor plat
Posts: 1,076
EK wouldn't do it unless it brings a sensible amount of cash. Would they ?
Feb 20, 2017, 1:20 pm
#165
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
a sensible amount of cash might be 10k/USD a day which is 100 people which would do little in terms of overall congestion but be easily achieved. 300k a month revenue for something that costs virtually nothing is a good return.