QC member but flying SYD to AKL rtn on Emirates can I access Qantas Lounge or Emirates with guest in both ports?

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badlesmere

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 31 May 2011

Total posts 11

QC member but flying SYD to AKL rtn on Emirates can I access Qantas Lounge or Emirates with guest in both ports? Cheers

charlieg

QantasFF Platinum

Member since 16 Feb 2012

Total posts 133

Good question.........I dont beleive you will have access to lounge unless:

  1. you are booked business and you will have access to the EK business lounge
  2. you are booked on QF codeshare flight (not yet available) then you'll have access to QF Lounge
perhaps someone else can confirm?

TheRealBabushka

Member since 21 Apr 2012

Total posts 2,058

I read it different charlieg,

Under the "Lounge Access and Eligibility" section, in the "Eligible Qantas Members" sub-section of the QF website for both AKL and SYD business lounges , it states the following conditions for access by Qantas Club Member, "Next onward flight that day must be a Qantas^, Emirates^ or Jetstar Airlines+ flight number".

The fine print further states, "...^ Lounge access eligibility is based on the class of travel, Qantas club membership or the Frequent Flyer Membership tier for your next onward flight."

On the basis of that, I would say as a Qantas Club member flying EK metal, you should be able to access both the SYD and AKL QF lounges.

I do not believe you will have access to either EK lounges.

The only provision for Qantas Club members to an EK lounge is in DXB. Not even in LHR do you gain access to the EK lounge as a Qantas Club member.

dragonfly

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 24 Apr 2013

Total posts 41

Agree with TRB, my reading of the webpage is the same. You should also be able to take a guest in - 

"One guest allowed and must be travelling with the member on the same flight."

Of course all the website rules in the world can't guarantee the attendant at the QC doorstep. 

Good luck. 

badlesmere

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 31 May 2011

Total posts 11

Thank you for the prompt replies.... rang QC and confirmed if the lounge in that port of departure is branded a Qantas Lounge access will be granted. SO its a yes for SYD and AKL.

 

charlieg

QantasFF Platinum

Member since 16 Feb 2012

Total posts 133

Ok, thanks for the confirmation - thats excellent news

badlesmere

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 31 May 2011

Total posts 11

Just to follow up could enter QF lounge. In addition Was offered an upgrade on Emirates via email for minimal cost which didn't access until too late. Think it is bye bye qantas

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