QF/EK bookings and lounge access

[Jamie.s]

Hi All,
First post here. I need some clarity.

I am a qantas gold FF, doing a trip next month Mel>DXB>CPT on an EK ticket not QF. I have a 14 layover in DXB. Not worried about that I'll manage to fill that in sight seeing. However a shower and some peace wouldn't go a miss. What lounge privileges do I get as a Qantas Gold FF on an EK ticket. Your advice is much appreciated.

Thanks
J

 

[Colster]

You should be fine. Business Class lounge. Make sure your EK ticket booking has your QFF # associated with it.

 

[Jamie.s]

You should be fine. Business Class lounge. Make sure your EK ticket booking has your QFF # associated with it.

Cheers Colster, the web was giving mixed messages so needed some clarity. It was the last thing I needed to have to sit about all sweaty for that length of time. (First world problems I know)

 

[mushez]

My understanding is you will not have any recognition of QF status on EK ticket.

If you want QF status recognition - you need to have a QF flight number while flying EK metal.

You can earn QF points on EK booking - and that is all - again from memory.

I know I once wanted to Fly QF130, and no EK code, but no way to fly QF130 and get status recognized - so didn't fly.

 

[Jamie.s]

My understanding is you will not have any recognition of QF status on EK ticket.

If you want QF status recognition - you need to have a QF flight number while flying EK metal.

You can earn QF points on EK booking - and that is all - again from memory.

I know I once wanted to Fly QF130, and no EK code, but no way to fly QF130 and get status recognized - so didn't fly.

Just a note from the Qantas website, but not convinced.


"Gold Frequent Flyer

Next onward flight that day must be on a Qantas^ or Emirates^ flight number."

 

[mannej]

My understanding is you will not have any recognition of QF status on EK ticket.

If you want QF status recognition - you need to have a QF flight number while flying EK metal.

You can earn QF points on EK booking - and that is all - again from memory.

I know I once wanted to Fly QF130, and no EK code, but no way to fly QF130 and get status recognized - so didn't fly.

Not correct - you are confusing a number of things here, namely QP Lounge access on EK and the points earning situation on an EK number vs QF number.

This is straight from the QF site.


Benefits with Emirates
As a Qantas Gold Frequent Flyer, when you travel with Emirates between and within Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Australia. Ensure your Qantas Gold Frequent Flyer membership number is in your booking to receive:

Priority Check-in
You can check in at Emirates Business Class Check-in, regardless of your class of travel. Show your Gold Qantas card at check-in. Ensure your Gold Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number is in your booking to receive:
Priority Boarding
Enjoy access to the Priority Boarding lane (where available).
Priority Waitlist/Airport Standby
On fares that allow you to waitlist or standby at the airport, you'll receive priority over Silver and Bronze Qantas Frequent Flyers whenever you're waitlisted to travel on Emirates.
Additional Checked Baggage Allowance
You'll receive priority baggage plus an additional 16kg of checked allowance. View checked baggage allowance.
Lounge Access
Enjoy access for you and one guest to Emirates Lounges throughout Australia, Europe, Asia, North Africa and the Middle East, whenever you fly with Qantas or Emirates. In Dubai, you and a guest may enjoy the luxurious Emirates Business LoungeThis link will open in a new window. and in other airports, the Emirates Lounges.
When departing London Heathrow on a Qantas operated aircraft (when travelling on a QF or EK flight number), Gold members can access the British Airways Lounge. When departing London Heathrow on an Emirates operated aircraft (when travelling on a QF or EK flight number) Gold members can access the Emirates Lounge. Children (aged between 0 and 17 years) who hold Gold or Platinum Frequent Flyer status or are travelling in Business or First and accompanied by an adult can access Emirates Lounges.

 

[serfty]

Yep, as a QF WP travelling EK marketed/operated I get treated almost as an EK WP.

Also note, that if this is on the one booking; with a 14 hours layover, the OP should be eligible for "Dubai Connect".

 

[SpudOz]

Last week, I was in Dubai Business Lounge flying EK with Gold QFF on ticket...no problem getting into the lounge..

 

[astrosly]

Also note, that if this is on the one booking; with a 14 hours layover, plus a few other ducks line up, the OP culd be eligible for "Dubai Connect".

Not quite, Dubai Connect is only eligible if the onward flight is the next scheduled for that destination and > 8hrs (or 6hrs in J and above). If there is a flight to CPT between when the inward flight arrives and when the onward flight departs on your itinerary then you are not eligible. There are 3 flights a day between DXB and CPT.

 

[Mattg]

Not quite, Dubai Connect is only eligible if the onward flight is the next scheduled for that destination and > 8hrs (or 6hrs in J and above). If there is a flight to CPT between when the inward flight arrives and when the onward flight departs on your itinerary then you are not eligible. There are 3 flights a day between DXB and CPT.

This is correct, but if the OP is arriving on EK409 (at 13:00), the next onward flight is not until EK772 at 03:50.

Not sure if the fact that the other MEL-DXB flight connects to CPT in under 8 hours would make the OP ineligible for Dubai Connect though?