Velocity Platinum members can now access EY Diamond First Class lounges

[adl73x]

Went through 2 weeks ago with me (1 × Plat) Mrs adl73x (1 x Gold) and 2 children (red) under 11. The problem is the Gold counts for nought, only having access to the Al Reem in another terminal, so we all get relegated to that.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

Went through 2 weeks ago with me (1 × Plat) Mrs adl73x (1 x Gold) and 2 children (red) under 11. The problem is the Gold counts for nought, only having access to the Al Reem in another terminal, so we all get relegated to that.

So a little bit iffy! Maybe depends on who it is manning the desk or maybe 2 kids push it too far. I guess we'll never know.

Thanks for the extra datapoint, it's very much appreciated.

 

[EuroFlyer]

We went through on Sunday on my platinum with wife and 13yo daughter in tow, no issues. Wife had the complimentary massage and bubbles plus a lovely cooked breakfast, couldn't fault this lounge.

Good to hear you had a great experience too.
Absolutley, i think its a great place when transiting on somewhere else, I would rank it the best benefit of platinum in terms of lounge access. Going through a few times this year and looking forward to it.

 

[lobo76]

I used the Diamond lounge in Abu Dhabi on the way to/from Europe last August. Was great as my flight was delayed 3+ hours so it was a great place to be delayed
They did try to kick me out on the way back, as I was flying Business class. The lounge staffer didn't like the look of me, asked to check my ticket (I'd had my access granted by another person) then told me I had to leave and go to the business lounge. I showed her my Platinum card and she grudgingly allowed me stay.
There's always one!

 

[djchuckles]

Interesting - were you dressed casually? I always travel in comfortable clothes (jeans and hoody usually) so hope I don't get any attitude next week

Missed out on the lounge on my MEL to LHR flight as first leg ws delayed and had to run to make the connection

 

[smit0847]

Interesting - were you dressed casually? I always travel in comfortable clothes (jeans and hoody usually) so hope I don't get any attitude next week

It's a matter of personal opinion but I would never wear a hoodie to a FCL. I would dress the same as if I was going to a nice restaurant.

 

[djchuckles]

Yes fair point - may change when i get off the LHR AUH leg

 

[lobo76]

It's a matter of personal opinion but I would never wear a hoodie to a FCL. I would dress the same as if I was going to a nice restaurant.

I was dressed comfortably but neatly enough. I am a guy with long hair though