Rules for non-status customers in a premium cabin

[fersea]

Apologies if I have missed this, but after reading the current 19 pages of comments and the Qantas and Emirates releases, plus the special travel agent ones that have been posted here, I can't see a lot of information regarding how this will work for non-status customers who are flying in a premium cabin.

The reason I ask is that I am flying London - Melbourne via Dubai (then to Canberra) in First Class (MEL-CBR is business obviously) on QF10 in May having bought AA points. I am only a Bronze QF member and as the only activity I have done with AA is purchase their points (I have to admit to never even having seen an AA plane with my own eyes!!) I would be on the lowest tier possible.

Which lounge (if any) will I have access to in London? It seems that if I was a Platinum or Gold Member I would have access to the Emirates First/Business Class Lounge or a Qantas Member the AA lounge. Previously I think there was a BA first class lounge - presumably this is no longer.

Dubai is only a 1 1/2 hour stopover (unfortunately - if the first class host asks if they can do anything for me - I will say "yes please, put me on tomorrow's flight from Dubai so I can spend a day here" but I don't think that is going to happen). Presumably I will be able to use the First Class Lounge in Dubai.

And then as I am flying Business Class Mel to Cbr I will be able to use the Domestic QF Business Lounge in Melbourne.

What about this Chauffer Drive? It says something that QFF travelling on awards in J or F have access. Do I need to change my booking from having my AA number attached to my QFF number to get this service?

As this is probably going to be a one off flying First Class I am determined to enjoy all aspects!! Funny I never had these sort of questions when I was flying Scoot, now I know why some AFF members are so stressed!!!

 

[Hvr]

And then as I am flying Business Class Mel to Cbr I will be able to use the Domestic QF Business Lounge in Melbourne.

A few questions there. One I can answer is the above. In your circumstances entry is based on the class of travel and you're welcome to use the J lounge.

Sounds like a great trip and I reckon you're using your AA points to the max.

 

[opusman]

Eligible Skywards Members and Qantas Frequent Flyers as well as travellers in premium cabins will have access to Emirates and Qantas Lounges.This includes access to Emirates' First Class and Business Class Lounges in Concourse A in Dubai Terminal 3 andQantas' award-winning First Lounges in Sydney and Melbourne, as well as Qantas and Emirates Lounges in Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Based on that I would expect that you would have access to the EK lounge in London.

 

[medhead]

Based on that I would expect that you would have access to the EK lounge in London.

Exactly. Travelling first class I would suggest first class lounge.

The media release suggests chauffeur drive is available to all first and business travellers on service between Australia and London. Surely that means you're eligible.

 

[serfty]

FWIW, If the BA First lounge in T3 is open then you will have access to it before flying on a oneworld flight in First.