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)
Jan 9, 2019, 7:34 am
#737
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: London, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,020
Best Lounge at Heathrow T4? MH or QR?
Apologies if this has been asked before or the wrong thread. I found lots on T3 and T5 lounges, but not T4. Lots here appear to fly QR J a fair amount so any advice would be appreciated..
I am flying in QR J for the first time out of Heathrow and I'm on QR6 next month, so 8am departure. Do you think the MH business or QR business lounge is the better option? (I understand you can access the SkyTeam one too, although I have been in that with Priority Pass and nothing special. I assume worse than QR/MH?)
I likely won't have time to see both due to the early departure and I have not been in either before.
Do you think either is going to be better for that time in the morning and breakfast service? I was under the impression probably QR, as OW elites don't have access and shared with F, unlike MH lounge on both cases?
Many thanks.
I am flying in QR J for the first time out of Heathrow and I'm on QR6 next month, so 8am departure. Do you think the MH business or QR business lounge is the better option? (I understand you can access the SkyTeam one too, although I have been in that with Priority Pass and nothing special. I assume worse than QR/MH?)
I likely won't have time to see both due to the early departure and I have not been in either before.
Do you think either is going to be better for that time in the morning and breakfast service? I was under the impression probably QR, as OW elites don't have access and shared with F, unlike MH lounge on both cases?
Many thanks.
Jan 9, 2019, 7:52 am
#739
Join Date: Aug 2015
Programs: BA (Gold)
Posts: 44
Qatar Lounge wins by a mile. Attentive at seat service, restaurant dining(admit never been in for an early flight) and a deli area.
The lounge is one of my favourites at LHR. It would beat the Cathay First lounge if they started serving won tons.
The lounge is one of my favourites at LHR. It would beat the Cathay First lounge if they started serving won tons.
Jan 9, 2019, 8:17 am
#740
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: ±38,000 feet
Programs: LH HON, BA GGL, AF Plat, EK Plat
Posts: 6,428
Only LHR lounge is QR where I got steak medium rare!
Jan 9, 2019, 11:33 am
#741
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Doha, Qatar
Programs: Qatar Airways Privilege Club Platinum; Accor Le Club Platinum
Posts: 1,077
Jan 9, 2019, 12:43 pm
#742
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Gold, GHA Tit, BA Gold, Turkish Elite
Posts: 8,720
I would say the QR LHR lounge is the best lounge to be found in London full stop and probably the best J lounge I've been in anywhere. Enjoy!
This made me look forward to my March QR flight before I realized I'm leaving from CDG.
This made me look forward to my March QR flight before I realized I'm leaving from CDG.
Jan 9, 2019, 2:25 pm
#744
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: EXT, LHR & ORD
Programs: AA EXP MM, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,613
Jan 21, 2019, 4:24 am
#745
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold (and other non-status plastic)
Posts: 1,889
Hi all, does anyone know the latest situation at Helsinki? The Finnair lounges are all in various states of refurbishment/closure, with no access to non-AY pax. BA uses Almost@home in the Non-Schengen area. The QR webpage lists the Aspire lounge, which is in the Schengen area, and closes at 21:00 - not much good for the late night QR308. Thanks in advance.
Jan 21, 2019, 5:49 am
#747
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Accor Live Limitless Gold, Hilton Honours Gold, Avis Preferred Plus
Posts: 1,807
Hi all, does anyone know the latest situation at Helsinki? The Finnair lounges are all in various states of refurbishment/closure, with no access to non-AY pax. BA uses Almost@home in the Non-Schengen area. The QR webpage lists the Aspire lounge, which is in the Schengen area, and closes at 21:00 - not much good for the late night QR308. Thanks in advance.
I was flying in business class on BA and have BA Silver (OWS) I accessed both with no issues.
Jan 21, 2019, 12:40 pm
#748
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Monaco
Programs: Amex Plat
Posts: 105
Hi all, does anyone know the latest situation at Helsinki? The Finnair lounges are all in various states of refurbishment/closure, with no access to non-AY pax. BA uses Almost@home in the Non-Schengen area. The QR webpage lists the Aspire lounge, which is in the Schengen area, and closes at 21:00 - not much good for the late night QR308. Thanks in advance.
Jan 21, 2019, 1:21 pm
#749
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Accor Live Limitless Gold, Hilton Honours Gold, Avis Preferred Plus
Posts: 1,807
Both Finnair and Aspire lounges are not really good, you may be better of by mixing with the masses in the adjacent common cafes nearby, plus overcrowded corridors and halls of HEL usually dry out closer to your time of departure, but so goes the closure of the shops and bars. Seems like Finns are not considering 'staying late to serve' concept very necessary, as you must be wrapping up your travel earlier, and if you are not, you can allow to suffer for it. On top, overtime labour cost is enormous, the flow will not justify it commercially. I had a lot of after midnight departures, sometimes you walk hundreds meters without seeing a single passenger not even mentioning any stuff. Place looks as empty as a Gobi desert.
Jan 21, 2019, 2:49 pm
#750
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: Some
Posts: 5,252
. I think I marginally prefer CDG actually as it has better light and outdoor space.