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Shingi Nov 27, 2018 5:09 am

Umphafa Lounge, Durban Airport
 
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Flew back from Durban on Emirates on Sunday. This is the state of some of the chairs on the upper level, disgraceful eh? The lower level was busy but looked acceptable. I think Emirates should be made aware of this but one would think that perhaps their staff would be checking it every now and then.

skywardhunter Nov 27, 2018 5:28 am


Originally Posted by Shingi (Post 30471072)

Flew back from Durban on Emirates on Sunday. This is the state of some of the chairs on the upper level, disgraceful eh? The lower level was busy but looked acceptable. I think Emirates should be aware of this but one would think that perhaps their staff would be checking it every now and then.

I suggest you tweet these photos to them (publically) and submit feedback via their website. In my experience the station manager is also at the gate for boarding (at least ex CPT) so you could also address it then

Shingi Nov 27, 2018 5:33 am

I don’t Tweet/Facebook etc., but I have just sent an email to customer services. I didn’t think to mention it at the gate. In any case the boarding was a bit chaotic.

Shingi Nov 27, 2018 5:35 am

Ah, I sent my email to [email protected] and it has come back as undeliverable even though I found that address on the Emirates website. Not terribly computer literate if anyone could make a simple suggestion please.

skywardhunter Nov 27, 2018 5:51 am


Originally Posted by Shingi (Post 30471142)
Ah, I sent my email to [email protected] and it has come back as undeliverable even though I found that address on the Emirates website. Not terribly computer literate if anyone could make a simple suggestion please.

https://www.emirates.com/english/help/complaint.aspx

Shingi Nov 27, 2018 5:59 am

I have just done it on the feedback form although there was no facility to upload pics. I did tell them however that they could see them on here.

twr Dec 1, 2018 7:10 am

I was there in September and I asked to take photos for a review and was told please don't take of the furniture we are in the process of renovating them

skitrav Dec 1, 2018 8:53 am

I am from Durban and regularly use this lounge

I too agree it's s very poor. You should tweet the king shaka airport account too.

The problem is there only 1-3 international flights a day from Durban so there is not much motivation for them to improve it untill there is more flights

The lounge also gets very cramped but i guess better than sitting on the floor outside

DYKWIA Dec 1, 2018 1:04 pm

Is this the same lounge as BA are using?

If so, I'm surprised it's not caused the BA share price to drop!

Shingi Dec 1, 2018 1:48 pm

BA use the Slow Lounge which is very nice. There is simply no comparison.

skywardhunter Dec 1, 2018 3:06 pm


Originally Posted by Shingi (Post 30488174)
BA have the Slow Lounge which is very nice. There is simply no comparison.

Didn't know DUR has an international SLOW lounge?

Shingi Dec 1, 2018 3:32 pm

We’ve used it on many occasions when flying Club DUR/JNB/LHR on BA

thijsseh Dec 1, 2018 11:02 pm


Originally Posted by Shingi (Post 30488485)
We’ve used it on many occasions when flying Club DUR/JNB/LHR on BA

DUR/JNB is a domestic leg.
I believe there is no international SLOW lounge in DUR

DYKWIA Dec 2, 2018 2:23 am

Ah, yes, I forgot BA have a "domestic" operation in SA. I was referring to the direct DUR-LHR flights on BA.

Shingi Dec 2, 2018 4:59 am

I received a fairly long, personal email from Emirates apologising and stating that the matter is being looked into although they have no jurisdiction over the facilities as they are managed by a third party. Their intention is to open dedicated lounges across the network.


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