Erbil, Iraq (EBL) Lounge Access
Jul 8, 2014, 5:30 am
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Erbil, Iraq (EBL) Lounge Access
I'm a UA *G, I'll be flying out of ERB on OS in Y to VIE, connecting to TSE.
Will this afford me lounge access in Erbil? If not, can I pay for access?
Is there free beer?
Will this afford me lounge access in Erbil? If not, can I pay for access?
Is there free beer?
Last edited by Red Raider LV; Jul 8, 2014 at 5:30 am Reason: Autocorrect
Jul 8, 2014, 6:42 am
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OS usually invites *G to visit even local contract lounges:
http://www.austrian.com/Info/Austria..._lang=en&cc=AT
ERB is not listed though:
http://www.austrian.com/Info/Austria..._lang=en&cc=AT
LH also doesn't have a contract lounge there. ERB doesn't seem to have lounge itself:
http://erbilairport.com/GUDE02/F_GUDE02_01_06.aspx
http://www.austrian.com/Info/Austria..._lang=en&cc=AT
Austrian Contract Lounge:
At some destination airports whitout an Austrian or Star Alliance partner lounge, Austrian provides a lounge of a contractpartner. Access to a contractlounge is only possible in combination with a valid boarding pass for a same-day departing flight operated by Austrian.
At some destination airports whitout an Austrian or Star Alliance partner lounge, Austrian provides a lounge of a contractpartner. Access to a contractlounge is only possible in combination with a valid boarding pass for a same-day departing flight operated by Austrian.
http://www.austrian.com/Info/Austria..._lang=en&cc=AT
LH also doesn't have a contract lounge there. ERB doesn't seem to have lounge itself:
http://erbilairport.com/GUDE02/F_GUDE02_01_06.aspx
Jul 8, 2014, 7:26 am
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LH also doesn't have a contract lounge there. ERB doesn't seem to have lounge itself:
http://erbilairport.com/GUDE02/F_GUDE02_01_06.aspx
http://erbilairport.com/GUDE02/F_GUDE02_01_06.aspx
http://erbilairport.com/GUDE02/F_GUDE02_01_07.aspx
Diwan lounge
-> Category :
-> Time : 00:00~ 24:00
-> Tel : +964 750 444 55 88
-> Category :
-> Time : 00:00~ 24:00
-> Tel : +964 750 444 55 88
Jul 8, 2014, 8:13 am
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If you have to arrive at an airport hours in advance due to various reasons a lounge becomes a critical element in the journey 
Jul 9, 2014, 7:24 am
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It truly depends on the lounge, I guess. The average business lounge does not even have beds or reclining chairs for one to rest properly.
Jul 9, 2014, 3:21 pm
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99% of travelerse are just hoping to get out of there alive, only a FTer would ask "um, is there a lounge?"
I had to look it up, but Erbil is only a hop and skip from Mosel, and the Iraqi PM has been quoted as saying:
the semi-autonomous Kurdish capital of Erbil is becoming an operations base for the Islamic State group that has seized areas of northern and western Iraq.
Jul 10, 2014, 9:26 am
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The Diwan lounge is to be found in a few Middle Eastern airports (I think that was the one used by EK in KWI). The food/ drink can be airline specific, that is, it depends on what the airline is willing to pay. Alcohol in theory should be available.
Jul 10, 2014, 9:38 am
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Although currently during Ramadan probably not available.
Jul 15, 2014, 5:39 am
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You guys make me laugh. You know I actually came here for tourism!
Anyhow, I'm sitting at the "Business Lounge" in EBL and can report that *G flying in Y are not granted access. It looks to be only for J.
You can pay to enter, as I did. It is $40 (save your judgements. I really wanted a beer).
They have a few kinds of beer, sodas, juices, pizza, sandwiches, a good dessert selection, and some other snacks.
Nothing special, but after two weeks in Ramadan Iraq, it was worth it for the beer.
*** Diwan Lounge is currently not open, follow the signs to 'Business Lounge' ***
Anyhow, I'm sitting at the "Business Lounge" in EBL and can report that *G flying in Y are not granted access. It looks to be only for J.
You can pay to enter, as I did. It is $40 (save your judgements. I really wanted a beer).
They have a few kinds of beer, sodas, juices, pizza, sandwiches, a good dessert selection, and some other snacks.
Nothing special, but after two weeks in Ramadan Iraq, it was worth it for the beer.
*** Diwan Lounge is currently not open, follow the signs to 'Business Lounge' ***
Jul 15, 2014, 8:09 am
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Kurdistan during the Isis uprising in Ramadan. That must be one heck of a vacation. Eagerly awaiting that trip report. ^
Jul 19, 2014, 9:33 am
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