Emirates in LGW
Oct 29, 2008, 9:20 am
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Emirates in LGW
Hi all,
I've been looking for such information but couldn't find any on the forum, hence this new thread ...
I will be flying Emirates to Bangalore via Dubai from LGW in Feb 09 and I was wondering what to expect in the airport.
I flew them from LHR last year and everything was perfect. Check-in, fast track security, lounge, boarding ...
Can I expect the same kind of level in Gatwick ?
I'm flying on EK016 on the way out and it looks like I would have the new refurbished interior with the lie-flat seats in J, is that still right ?
Thanks ever so much in advance for sharing your experiences on the above.
While I'm there, are Emirates passengers able to use the lounge in Bangalore as well ?
Julmops
I've been looking for such information but couldn't find any on the forum, hence this new thread ...
I will be flying Emirates to Bangalore via Dubai from LGW in Feb 09 and I was wondering what to expect in the airport.
I flew them from LHR last year and everything was perfect. Check-in, fast track security, lounge, boarding ...
Can I expect the same kind of level in Gatwick ?
I'm flying on EK016 on the way out and it looks like I would have the new refurbished interior with the lie-flat seats in J, is that still right ?
Thanks ever so much in advance for sharing your experiences on the above.
While I'm there, are Emirates passengers able to use the lounge in Bangalore as well ?
Julmops
Last edited by julmops; Oct 29, 2008 at 9:35 am
Oct 29, 2008, 10:23 am
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There's a dedicated Emirates lounge at LGW. I've not used it, but it should be similar to LHR and other outstations.
There is a lounge in the new airport at BLR. However, when I was there (just after opening) is was a bit 'all over the place', so I retired to the sports bar outside
It should be OK now.
Cheers,
Rick
There is a lounge in the new airport at BLR. However, when I was there (just after opening) is was a bit 'all over the place', so I retired to the sports bar outside
It should be OK now.Cheers,
Rick
Oct 29, 2008, 10:31 am
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LGW in J
I have flown thru LGW in J and found it fine. Had to wait until circa 3-3.5 hours before departure for the desk to open if I remember rightly. Phone skywards for details of time. Check in smooth, fast track thru security. Lounge up to the best emirates standards, well stocked and attentive staff. We were on an old 330 but it was fine apart from that. Depends on your aircraft - check emirates site for the detail on that.
Oct 29, 2008, 11:04 am
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The EK lounge at LGW is really good far better and more spacious than LHR. If you only have a small amount of carry on luggage wait untill the last minute for boarding. This saves you from the scrum that normally occurs outside the departure gate. They only have priority boarding inside the daprture area not outside the gate.
Oct 29, 2008, 12:26 pm
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I agree - I prefer Emirates LGW lounge to the one at LHR - it is very big, well stocked and generally there is loads of room. I flew J on EK16 last week and it was the newer configuration with lie-flat pod seats.
Oct 30, 2008, 3:30 am
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Thanks everybody for all your posts !! Much appreciated.
I will profit of the Chauffeur Drive as well, any idea when they would pick you up for a 1.40pm departure ?
I will profit of the Chauffeur Drive as well, any idea when they would pick you up for a 1.40pm departure ?
Oct 30, 2008, 5:20 am
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Oct 31, 2008, 2:05 pm
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EK004 is the first evening Heathrow flight and is also B77W. Should be lie-flats^
Nov 2, 2008, 6:49 am
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Nov 2, 2008, 9:04 am
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Hi Julmops!
Actually the Gatwick lounge is by far the best EK lounge I have ever been in. It is gigantic and very plush. Also has showers. I am not sure who budgeted for the lounge, or quite why they decided to spend so much money. Arrive nice and early and get stuck in.
It also looks that by Feb09 the current ancient A332s might be gone.
Can I expect the same kind of level in Gatwick ?
It also looks that by Feb09 the current ancient A332s might be gone.
Nov 3, 2008, 2:21 am
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Hi Julmops!
Actually the Gatwick lounge is by far the best EK lounge I have ever been in. It is gigantic and very plush. Also has showers. I am not sure who budgeted for the lounge, or quite why they decided to spend so much money. Arrive nice and early and get stuck in.
It also looks that by Feb09 the current ancient A332s might be gone.
Actually the Gatwick lounge is by far the best EK lounge I have ever been in. It is gigantic and very plush. Also has showers. I am not sure who budgeted for the lounge, or quite why they decided to spend so much money. Arrive nice and early and get stuck in.
It also looks that by Feb09 the current ancient A332s might be gone.
Nov 3, 2008, 3:51 am
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In my experience they will book a car to get you there around 2hrs before departure. Not sure how long they would allow for the M25 factor although you have alternatives so I would reckon on a 10.30-11am pickup assuming you're coming from Reading.