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dood125 Oct 6, 2018 3:00 am

Paid access to al marjoun lounge (Qatar business class lounge)
 
hi guys,

I will be flying on Qatar but on a BA booked and code share ticket. Can I still pay for access to lounge?
if so, do I simply walk up to the counter.

Thanks

WorldLux Oct 6, 2018 10:51 am

I'm not sure if it is possible to buy access on a marketed by BA flight, but I'd definitely don't think that the lounge is worth the 450 QAR that they charge for paid access.

Dr. HFH Oct 6, 2018 7:01 pm


Originally Posted by dood125 (Post 30284786)
I will be flying on Qatar but on a BA booked and code share ticket. Can I still pay for access to lounge?

Why do you think that you won't get free access to Al Mourjan?

Maluku_Flyer Oct 7, 2018 3:05 pm


Originally Posted by dood125 (Post 30284786)
I will be flying on Qatar but on a BA booked and code share ticket. Can I still pay for access to lounge?
if so, do I simply walk up to the counter.

Can't imagine that ticket stock matters as long as you are flying in J.

dood125 Oct 7, 2018 3:30 pm

Sorry, I’m in economy on Qatar but on a BA codeshare flight. I read online that codeshare flights aren’t eligible, is this true
?

dont mind paying as it’s our honeymoon. hopefully they can bend the rules...

wjat at do you guys think?

Maluku_Flyer Oct 7, 2018 3:48 pm


Originally Posted by dood125 (Post 30289489)
Sorry, I’m in economy on Qatar but on a BA codeshare flight. I read online that codeshare flights aren’t eligible, is this true
dont mind paying as it’s our honeymoon. hopefully they can bend the rules...

In coach you have no access.

The people at the bottom of the escalator that check your BPs won't allow you to ride upstairs. The honeymoon story is unlikely to help, that sort of decision is above their pay grade. Don't know if your flight crew can hand out lounge invitations.

WorldLux mentioned the price was about $120 per person. You'll have to drink a lot of champagne to get your money's worth and the food isn't that great IMO.

dood125 Oct 7, 2018 4:10 pm

Ok, so is it worth letting the flight crew know it’s our honeymoon and see if I can get lounge vouchers for access?

Has anyone been successful in obtaining these?
thanks

DMPHL Oct 7, 2018 6:24 pm


Originally Posted by dood125 (Post 30289591)
Ok, so is it worth letting the flight crew know it’s our honeymoon and see if I can get lounge vouchers for access?

Has anyone been successful in obtaining these?
thanks

You can try, but don't expect it to succeed. Flight crew don't have vouchers for access, as far as I know, and QR is super strict on rules when it comes to access.

makrom Oct 7, 2018 6:44 pm


Originally Posted by Dr. HFH (Post 30286865)
Why do you think that you won't get free access to Al Mourjan?

You do know that there are people flying in the rear 90% of the plane, right? ;)

AZ Travels the World Oct 7, 2018 6:49 pm


Originally Posted by makrom (Post 30289923)
You do know that there are people flying in the rear 90% of the plane, right? ;)

Oh! I love FlyerTalk. I learn new stuff every day. So when you board the plane and turn right, there are people back there? Who knew! ;)

BobFF68 Oct 8, 2018 1:37 am

What about Al Maha Transit and Oryx Lounges? Admission cost is around 55 USD/200 QAR not really cheap but definitely more affordable than Al Mourjan.

R2 Oct 8, 2018 1:49 am


Originally Posted by BobFF68 (Post 30290647)
What about Al Maha Transit and Oryx Lounges? Admission cost is around 55 USD/200 QAR not really cheap but definitely more affordable than Al Mourjan.

If you think being in a lounge is something very special, then maybe yes. But these lounges get just as busy and the F&B on offer is really nothing that special. I would find the nicest restaurant at the airport (if there is one) and treat yourselves to a nice meal there.

Dr. HFH Oct 8, 2018 2:43 am


Originally Posted by Dr. HFH (Post 30286865)
Why do you think that you won't get free access to Al Mourjan?

Sorry. from the way it was asked and context, I incorrectly assumed that OP was flying in J.


Originally Posted by makrom (Post 30289923)
You do know that there are people flying in the rear 90% of the plane, right? ;)

No, I didn't. I thought that that was where the freight went.

makrom Oct 8, 2018 3:44 am


Originally Posted by Dr. HFH (Post 30290754)
No, I didn't. I thought that that was where the freight went.

Based on what some Qatari families seem to consider essential vacation bring alongs, this wouldn't be the most far fetched assumption.
But I wasn't really trying to correct you. I guess it's normal to assume that anyone asking something here without mentioning cabin class it would be about premium class, since that's what 90% of people here talk about. But of course this is anything but representative for the actual distribution on aircrafts. I guess most Y-flyers are just doing their A to B thing and are done with it, no need to glorify the experience by wasting time talking about it.

ph-ndr Oct 8, 2018 9:14 am


Originally Posted by makrom (Post 30289923)
You do know that there are people flying in the rear 90% of the plane, right? ;)

They keep people back there?! The humanity!
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