Jun 4, 2013, 1:53 am
Last edit by: lost_in_translation
*Reboot as of February 2023 by lost_in_translation*
Information on QR lounge access across the globe, can be found here:
http://www.qatarairways.com/global/e...d-lounges.page
QR-operated outstation lounges
The QR Bangkok (BKK) Premium Lounge: Opened in 2018. Discussed on FT here. Access is restricted to departing passengers ticketed in oneworld J or F. Access is not permitted if flying on a QR Business Lite (P) fare. No guests.
The QR Beirut Airport (BEY) Premium Lounge: Opened in 2018. Covered on the QR website here and discussed on FT here. Access is restricted to departing passengers ticketed in oneworld J or F. Access is not permitted if flying on a QR Business Lite (P) fare. No guests. [NOTE: rules were previously that only QR passengers, including those with status, could access the BEY Premium Lounge. However, status passengers may now be directed to the MEA Cedar Lounge.]
The QR London Heathrow (LHR) Premium Lounge: Opened in 2012 as the first QR Premium Lounge, located in Terminal 4. Covered on the QR website here and discussed on FT here. Access is restricted to departing passengers ticketed in oneworld J or F. Access is not permitted if flying on a QR Business Lite (P) fare. No guests.
The QR London Heathrow (LHR) Frequent Flyer Lounge: Opened in 2022 to supplement the existing LHR Premium Lounge, located in Terminal 4. Standard oneworld access rules apply (oneworld Sapphire members and above ticketing on oneworld flights plus guest, passengers ticketed in oneworld J or F are also eligible but may prefer to use the Premium Lounge).
The QR Paris (CDG) Premium Lounge: Opened in 2018, located in Terminal 1. Covered on the QR website here and discussed on FT here. Reopened February 2023 after COVID and awaiting first post-COVID report. Access is restricted to departing passengers ticketed in oneworld J or F. Access is not permitted if flying on a QR Business Lite (P) fare. No guests.
The QR Singapore (SIN) Premium Lounge: Opened in 2020, located in Terminal 1. Covered on the QR website here and discussed on FT here. Access is restricted to departing passengers ticketed in oneworld J or F. Access is not permitted if flying on a QR Business Lite (P) fare. No guests.
Former QR-operated outstation lounges
The QR Dubai (DXB) Premium Lounge: Opened in 2016, located in Terminal 1. Not covered on the QR website but discussed on FT here. Currently closed long-term and unclear if it will reopen.
Information previously within this WIKI, has been moved to:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25682245-post354.html and will not be updated.
Information about general oneworld lounge access
https://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-access
Information on QR lounge access across the globe, can be found here:
http://www.qatarairways.com/global/e...d-lounges.page
QR-operated outstation lounges
The QR Bangkok (BKK) Premium Lounge: Opened in 2018. Discussed on FT here. Access is restricted to departing passengers ticketed in oneworld J or F. Access is not permitted if flying on a QR Business Lite (P) fare. No guests.
The QR Beirut Airport (BEY) Premium Lounge: Opened in 2018. Covered on the QR website here and discussed on FT here. Access is restricted to departing passengers ticketed in oneworld J or F. Access is not permitted if flying on a QR Business Lite (P) fare. No guests. [NOTE: rules were previously that only QR passengers, including those with status, could access the BEY Premium Lounge. However, status passengers may now be directed to the MEA Cedar Lounge.]
The QR London Heathrow (LHR) Premium Lounge: Opened in 2012 as the first QR Premium Lounge, located in Terminal 4. Covered on the QR website here and discussed on FT here. Access is restricted to departing passengers ticketed in oneworld J or F. Access is not permitted if flying on a QR Business Lite (P) fare. No guests.
The QR London Heathrow (LHR) Frequent Flyer Lounge: Opened in 2022 to supplement the existing LHR Premium Lounge, located in Terminal 4. Standard oneworld access rules apply (oneworld Sapphire members and above ticketing on oneworld flights plus guest, passengers ticketed in oneworld J or F are also eligible but may prefer to use the Premium Lounge).
The QR Paris (CDG) Premium Lounge: Opened in 2018, located in Terminal 1. Covered on the QR website here and discussed on FT here. Reopened February 2023 after COVID and awaiting first post-COVID report. Access is restricted to departing passengers ticketed in oneworld J or F. Access is not permitted if flying on a QR Business Lite (P) fare. No guests.
The QR Singapore (SIN) Premium Lounge: Opened in 2020, located in Terminal 1. Covered on the QR website here and discussed on FT here. Access is restricted to departing passengers ticketed in oneworld J or F. Access is not permitted if flying on a QR Business Lite (P) fare. No guests.
Former QR-operated outstation lounges
Information previously within this WIKI, has been moved to:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25682245-post354.html and will not be updated.
Information about general oneworld lounge access
https://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-access
Qatar Airways' lounges (outstation)
Mar 19, 2024, 7:07 pm
#1246
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami
Posts: 157
Neither the Qatar worldwide lounges site or the Oneworld lounges site has been updated to reveal this.
Mar 20, 2024, 12:41 am
#1247
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 2,155
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/35751902-post1213.html
No specific mentions of using the showers but if the lounge operator levies a fee then I would expect to have to pay.
Mar 22, 2024, 12:21 am
#1250
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,171
Mar 22, 2024, 1:15 am
#1252
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,171
Mar 22, 2024, 1:34 am
#1254
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,171
Mar 29, 2024, 7:45 pm
#1256
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Programs: Sindbad Gold, Etihad Guest Silver, Qatar Privilege Gold.
Posts: 174
Phuket coral lounge experience
In Phuket (a pretty small airport) Qatar use the Coral Lounge. This is a very small lounge that is used by many other airlines and I think you can pay to access it.
At check in, I was assigned 2 (two) eager young gentlemen who whisked me through priority security and passport control, one carrying my bag and both delightful. I don't know if one was a trainee, but such enthusiasm! They took me to the door of the lounge - it is one room with a vaguely colonial decor. There is a tiny buffet (including a small amount of hot food) and coffee machine and coolers of drinks. It was extremely crowded, with an Emirates and other flights also at that time. Very noisy, clattery, people stretching across to use the limited sockets for charging. All seats and stools were full. Staff active but not hugely helpful. One strange amenity was a lovely lady offering shoulder/scalp massages at your seat! I availed and she was very good, although everyone stared at us😆
Overall, if you've had a longish journey to the airport and/or are hungry, it's ok. There are other spaces in the airport that are more relaxing.
At check in, I was assigned 2 (two) eager young gentlemen who whisked me through priority security and passport control, one carrying my bag and both delightful. I don't know if one was a trainee, but such enthusiasm! They took me to the door of the lounge - it is one room with a vaguely colonial decor. There is a tiny buffet (including a small amount of hot food) and coffee machine and coolers of drinks. It was extremely crowded, with an Emirates and other flights also at that time. Very noisy, clattery, people stretching across to use the limited sockets for charging. All seats and stools were full. Staff active but not hugely helpful. One strange amenity was a lovely lady offering shoulder/scalp massages at your seat! I availed and she was very good, although everyone stared at us😆
Overall, if you've had a longish journey to the airport and/or are hungry, it's ok. There are other spaces in the airport that are more relaxing.
Mar 29, 2024, 7:55 pm
#1257
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Programs: Sindbad Gold, Etihad Guest Silver, Qatar Privilege Gold.
Posts: 174
Birmingham BHX Clubrooms experience
At Birmingham in UK Qatar use the Clubrooms. This is a commercial lounge that any passengers can pay to use, but I have not found it crowded. It is next to the dedicated Emirates lounge and close to the boarding gates. The lounge is divided into areas with screening and is decorated in dark woods, making it fairly calming. View of the apron from the windows, although all the blinds were down. It has sofa areas, dining area and one shared bathroom in the corner (BHX bathrooms are dreadful, as is much of the airport in general). Menu is a la carte, with morning or afternoon versions (morning had various breakfast options). Free bar with table service. Others had something sparkling, although champagne is the only paid for item. Decent wine options offered, decent coffee from a bean to cup machine. Mini buffet of snacks, including fresh scones + clotted cream - how English! Staff attentive and pleasant. Overall fairly pleasant start to a trip and significantly better than tolerating the awful airside melee of BHX where they seem to have removed almost all the seating and it is dark and crowded and noisy.
Mar 30, 2024, 9:47 pm
#1258
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Global
Posts: 5,998
In Phuket (a pretty small airport) Qatar use the Coral Lounge. This is a very small lounge that is used by many other airlines and I think you can pay to access it.
At check in, I was assigned 2 (two) eager young gentlemen who whisked me through priority security and passport control, one carrying my bag and both delightful. I don't know if one was a trainee, but such enthusiasm! They took me to the door of the lounge - it is one room with a vaguely colonial decor. There is a tiny buffet (including a small amount of hot food) and coffee machine and coolers of drinks. It was extremely crowded, with an Emirates and other flights also at that time. Very noisy, clattery, people stretching across to use the limited sockets for charging. All seats and stools were full. Staff active but not hugely helpful. One strange amenity was a lovely lady offering shoulder/scalp massages at your seat! I availed and she was very good, although everyone stared at us😆
Overall, if you've had a longish journey to the airport and/or are hungry, it's ok. There are other spaces in the airport that are more relaxing.
At check in, I was assigned 2 (two) eager young gentlemen who whisked me through priority security and passport control, one carrying my bag and both delightful. I don't know if one was a trainee, but such enthusiasm! They took me to the door of the lounge - it is one room with a vaguely colonial decor. There is a tiny buffet (including a small amount of hot food) and coffee machine and coolers of drinks. It was extremely crowded, with an Emirates and other flights also at that time. Very noisy, clattery, people stretching across to use the limited sockets for charging. All seats and stools were full. Staff active but not hugely helpful. One strange amenity was a lovely lady offering shoulder/scalp massages at your seat! I availed and she was very good, although everyone stared at us😆
Overall, if you've had a longish journey to the airport and/or are hungry, it's ok. There are other spaces in the airport that are more relaxing.
It is better than nothing, but you will be happy to leave and get on the plane!
Mar 31, 2024, 4:20 pm
#1259
Join Date: May 2023
Programs: QRPC Silver
Posts: 54
Flew a few days ago. Business and First passengers were offered Cathay lounges. Silver Y passengers were offered an apology that QR don’t have lounges available for them in HKG and were given 200HKD meal vouchers instead
Apr 3, 2024, 3:49 am
#1260
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Programs: Sindbad Gold, Etihad Guest Silver, Qatar Privilege Gold.
Posts: 174
Kuala Lumpur lounge access
I'm flying J. At check in I was given a voucher for the Plaza Premium lounge in the main terminal. I said I wanted to go to the Golden Lounge, what's up? The gentleman leaned down conspiratorially and says, Yes you can, show them your boarding pass. I said Plaza Premium is not so nice. He said, Definitely, but they don't let me eat there! 😆 (PP is also a long way from the gate for our flight, including the bus)
In Golden Lounge, the food won't win any awards, but it's pleasant enough, spacious and I like to look at planes! You have to fetch your own alcoholic drinks from a room ("the bar" and the bartender laughed when I asked for a menu. I don't think he'll be making us any cocktails.
In Golden Lounge, the food won't win any awards, but it's pleasant enough, spacious and I like to look at planes! You have to fetch your own alcoholic drinks from a room ("the bar" and the bartender laughed when I asked for a menu. I don't think he'll be making us any cocktails.