Paid access to Emirates Lounges in Dubai
Jan 14, 2017, 9:07 am
#91
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
Jan 14, 2017, 11:56 am
#92
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Skywards Blue :-(, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, GHA Platinum
Posts: 2,531
Jan 15, 2017, 5:05 am
#95
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, Club Carlson Gold, HHonors Gold, Best Western Diamond Select, BA Blue
Posts: 1,335
When I see the breakdown of my EK Y ticket, the majority of the cost is taxes. The actual flight cost is miniscule. I cannot see how Emirates can make any money from it! Hence, I suppose they have to find ways to get more revenue and profit from passengers.
I imagine that the bulk of the money is made from Business and First Class travellers. I can see why those passengers might be upset at Y passengers entering the lounges on a paid basis.
I imagine that the bulk of the money is made from Business and First Class travellers. I can see why those passengers might be upset at Y passengers entering the lounges on a paid basis.
Jan 15, 2017, 5:14 am
#96
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
When I see the breakdown of my EK Y ticket, the majority of the cost is taxes. The actual flight cost is miniscule. I cannot see how Emirates can make any money from it! Hence, I suppose they have to find ways to get more revenue and profit from passengers.
I imagine that the bulk of the money is made from Business and First Class travellers. I can see why those passengers might be upset at Y passengers entering the lounges on a paid basis.
I imagine that the bulk of the money is made from Business and First Class travellers. I can see why those passengers might be upset at Y passengers entering the lounges on a paid basis.
Jan 15, 2017, 6:30 am
#97
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 430
Make it pre-order only so water weight can be saved.
One more enhancement idea
Introduce dine-on-demand, you can demand anytime by swiping your card.
Jan 15, 2017, 12:29 pm
#98
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Kuwait
Programs: WoH Globalist
Posts: 601
.)I would not mind (reasonably) paying for a delicious meal in Y class. I liked the menu offered on FlyDubai flights
Last edited by aceboy44; Jan 15, 2017 at 12:35 pm
Jan 15, 2017, 1:45 pm
#99
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Europe
Programs: EK plat, ex-FB gold, Accor plat
Posts: 1,076
I'd rather have them serve special meals (fast-food, casual-dining restaurant, Arabic food such as "Fatayer (pie)/Shawarma", Pizza, etc.) than regular airline food, as food in F class is mediocre and J class is horrible (before I get a long response regarding this comment, may I remind you that I'm not the only one who thinks that EK has lowered its standards regarding food quality .)
I would not mind (reasonably) paying for a delicious meal in Y class. I liked the menu offered on FlyDubai flights
.)I would not mind (reasonably) paying for a delicious meal in Y class. I liked the menu offered on FlyDubai flights
"Menu a la carte" is already proposed by AF Y/Y+, on reservation basis, at a cost of 12EUR to 28 EUR. From what sir Tim had said recently, it wouldn't be a great surprise if such paid option was offered in EK soon.
For the record, the "Menu a la carte" in AF F/J is not a special menu (contrary to Y/Y+), it's just a guarantee to get your preferred selection.
Can't tell about FZ. I'll fly FZ for the first time end of this week (don't ask
), but it's such a short flight, I don't think I'll get any food. Furthermore, I'm just surprised you flew on FZ.
Jan 15, 2017, 7:00 pm
#100
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,685
I'd rather have them serve special meals (fast-food, casual-dining restaurant, Arabic food such as "Fatayer (pie)/Shawarma", Pizza, etc.) than regular airline food, as food in F class is mediocre and J class is horrible (before I get a long response regarding this comment, may I remind you that I'm not the only one who thinks that EK has lowered its standards regarding food quality .)
I would not mind (reasonably) paying for a delicious meal in Y class. I liked the menu offered on FlyDubai flights
.)I would not mind (reasonably) paying for a delicious meal in Y class. I liked the menu offered on FlyDubai flights
That's my Y eating strategy anyway. No idea why anyone would want to do it in J/F.
Speaking of..
Forget about unlimited Moet and food for $100, I think the biggest perk with this will be the unlimited hand lotion.
Jan 15, 2017, 8:43 pm
#101
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Kuwait
Programs: WoH Globalist
Posts: 601
Jan 15, 2017, 9:08 pm
#102
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Given the bile-like consistency of the scrambled egg in the B cafeteria.. er..Lounge.. this morning $100 is a tough sell
That being said the pepper relish sandwich is quite nice.
That being said the pepper relish sandwich is quite nice.
Jan 16, 2017, 1:21 am
#103
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: EK38 more often than not...
Programs: EK Gold
Posts: 691
Jan 16, 2017, 7:59 am
#105
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801