Paid access to Emirates Lounges in Dubai
Jan 13, 2017, 5:59 am
#31
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Jan 13, 2017, 6:38 am
#33
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I don't think there are many people in the last category, not at least flying Y and would think of nothing of $100 just for drink - there are cheaper bars in DXB.
Jan 13, 2017, 6:57 am
#35
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Jan 13, 2017, 6:59 am
#36
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Jan 13, 2017, 7:22 am
#37
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Jan 13, 2017, 7:22 am
#38
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Do we know of any other ('premium') carriers who allow paid access to what were previously dedicated F only lounges, anywhere in their network ....?
Can't say I've ever encountered any equivalent examples myself - but perhaps I've led a sheltered life ....
Paradoxically - despite the additional revenue this will bring in for EK - I'd say a drop in overall quality, atmosphere, and perhaps general service standards too is almost certain to follow, over time.
Can't say I've ever encountered any equivalent examples myself - but perhaps I've led a sheltered life ....
Paradoxically - despite the additional revenue this will bring in for EK - I'd say a drop in overall quality, atmosphere, and perhaps general service standards too is almost certain to follow, over time.
Jan 13, 2017, 7:27 am
#39
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367 aed doesn't go far in a pub. It's more than that for a bottle of Moët so you could easily drink $100 worth in 4 hours.
Jan 13, 2017, 7:32 am
#41
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If they installed a smaller EY style shower in the back this would actually be a great revenue generator for EK while being an awesome value-add for J pax
Jan 13, 2017, 7:41 am
#43
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: EK38 more often than not...
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They dont call it first class / F for Virgin its Upper Class but you get the idea.
Also, why would you have tea at the Burj when you can be at the airport drinking Moet for four hours?
Jan 13, 2017, 7:46 am
#45
Join Date: Oct 2015
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Because I like cucumber sandwiches!