Article: Qatar Airways’ Confusing Lounge Access Rules

[AFF Editor]

Qatar Airways’ Confusing Lounge Access Rules is an article written by the AFF editorial team:

Qatar Airways' Confusing Lounge Access Rules

Qatar Airways lounge access rules can be confusing, as the airline sometimes sends passengers to different lounges based on their class of travel or status.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

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[anemone1296]

Looking forward to using some of these lounges in the future

 

[jase05]

Some of QR’s rules can be confusing and I must admit I’m not across them all but contrary to most other people I do prefer class of service lounges to class of status lounges.
I still haven’t visited all the lounges in DOH as we have pretty much always had access to the Al Safwa so just head straight there and can’t be bothered moving

 

[brunomed]

In December last year I was turned away from Qatar's lounge in SIN even though I was flying J with JAL and have OW Emerald status - they told the lounge was being prioritized for QR customers at that time (they had a departure in the next hour or so) and told me to come back 90 min later (which I did, and it was lovely).

 

[jase05]

In December last year I was turned away from Qatar's lounge in SIN even though I was flying J with JAL and have OW Emerald status - they told the lounge was being prioritized for QR customers at that time (they had a departure in the next hour or so) and told me to come back 90 min later (which I did, and it was lovely).

I’ve only used the QR SIN lounge when flying QR and for the morning flight it’s usually light on for numbers and never busy but on the evening flight it’s usually has often been busy and I’ve seen passengers from other airlines turned away.
I don’t have a problem with any airlines looking after their own pax though and if I was ever in that predicament the silver lining is that SIN has some decent options to tide you through

 

[kiwitripper64]

If Qatar use Air NZ lounge in Sydney, can I get in to this lounge as WP on a QF oneworld flight?

 

[serfty]

If Qatar use Air NZ lounge in Sydney, can I get in to this lounge as WP on a QF oneworld flight?

No.

I presume QR pay for Velocity WP/SG to use that before a QR metal flight.

 

[mba2830]

So in May i’m flying J on Qatar metal Finnair codeshare and OW Plat which lounge can i use?

 

[jase05]

So in May i’m flying J on Qatar metal Finnair codeshare and OW Plat which lounge can i use?

QF F lounge

 

[moa999]

flying J on Qatar metal Finnair codeshare and OW Plat which lounge can i use?

Assuming you are talking DOH departure.
The Al Mourjan (J COS lounge) is generally viewed as better than the oneworld lounges (including Emerald/Platinum)

 

[RooFlyer]

Template for QR/VA/OW lounge access (New Scientist)

 

[Trippychix]

Qatar Airways’ Confusing Lounge Access Rules is an article written by the AFF editorial team:

Qatar Airways' Confusing Lounge Access Rules

Qatar Airways lounge access rules can be confusing, as the airline sometimes sends passengers to different lounges based on their class of travel or status.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

You can leave a comment or discuss this topic below.

Qatar turned me away from their own lounge in Qatar when I was flying business on Qatar using Qantas points.

 

[jase05]

Qatar turned me away from their own lounge in Qatar when I was flying business on Qatar using Qantas points.

Which lounge in DOH?

 

[SYD]

Qatar turned me away from their own lounge in Qatar when I was flying business on Qatar using Qantas points.

There have been several reports of points PAX being INCORRECTLY turned away. Mainly just after they introduced Lite Biz fares.

These days, QR issued BPs have Lounge / No Lounge printed in them.

 

[Bolt]

I have also had this experience with QATAR airways confusing lounge access rules. They're also quite troublesome to book a reward ticket with, considering their outrageous carrier charges. In my opinon, QATAR is quite obstreperous with doing it's part in the OneWorld alliance, and it would be no loss to see them removed from the program.

 

[Secco]

I've said it before, but still can't believe QR use Marhaba lounge at Melbourne.

They should use The House

 

[scopedope]

I have an upcoming flight Sydney to Doha in economy. I am Qantas WP and also Virgin WP, no status on Qatar. I have attached my Qantas FF number to my booking, which was made directly through Qatar.

I know I can use the Sydney QF F Lounge. But can I get into the NZ lounge too?

 

[jase05]

I have an upcoming flight Sydney to Doha in economy. I am Qantas WP and also Virgin WP, no status on Qatar. I have attached my Qantas FF number to my booking, which was made directly through Qatar.

I know I can use the Sydney QF F Lounge. But can I get into the NZ lounge too?

Nope, no access to NZ lounge.
It’s a nice lounge but still not as good as the SYD F lounge so no big loss

 

[scopedope]

Thanks jase, purely interested to tick off and say I've checked the NZ lounge out! Shame I can't make it in. If I somehow end up delayed or something I'll wander to NZ and commence negotiations to see what they tell me anyway

 

[RooFlyer]

see them removed from the program

How would that happen?