Emirates first Singapore to Melb - maximise experience?

[AIRwin]

From memory of T1 there are two distinct lounge precincts; the Emirates lounge is in the precinct that’s furthest away from the airside entrance.

At least 3?

• EK/QR/Plaza Premium (towards B/C gates)
• BA/QF J/SATS (between C and D)
• QF F/Marhaba (towards D gates)

 

[JoegilmoreG91]

From my research there is a first check in lounge type deal for SQ, but im not sure it this extends to other airlines check in?

 

[Forg]

From my research there is a first check in lounge type deal for SQ, but im not sure it this extends to other airlines check in?

It may have changed since ... 2016 I think it was, but maybe it's not widely advertised & we just turned up, and maybe some airlines use it & others not? We were on QF, so it's not a Star Alliance thing.
If I were trying to maximise the F experience I reckon I'd just go there first, expect to be redirected but hey why not try?

 

[AIRwin]

I'm trying to recall Singapore ... for First isn't there almost a "lounge" for checking in there?

You may be referring to the SATS Premier Check-in Lounge located on the left of the entrance to immigration? Unlike QF, ground handling agent for EK is dnata and not SATS so they may not use it?

 

[sudoer]

When I flew EK F in June last year it was just another counter in the EK bank.

 

[JoegilmoreG91]

Can confirm, just used a check in counter marked 'Platinum/First'

 

[Human]

Can confirm, just used a check in counter marked 'Platinum/First'

Enjoy your flight!

 

[AIRwin]

Can confirm, just used a check in counter marked 'Platinum/First'

Gate C13 not too far from the lounge

 

[Human]

Oh -- in case you're reading this and still on the ground...

If you want free internet, you need to have your SKYWARDS number entered on your boarding pass BEFORE takeoff. The Lounge staff will be able to do this; even the cabin crew after you've boarded. But once you've taken off, if you haven't given your Skywards number, you won't get free internet.

 

[lilkid28]

Oh -- in case you're reading this and still on the ground...

If you want free internet, you need to have your SKYWARDS number entered on your boarding pass BEFORE takeoff. The Lounge staff will be able to do this; even the cabin crew after you've boarded. But once you've taken off, if you haven't given your Skywards number, you won't get free internet.

Last few times in 2023 I flew EK First redemption using QF points, my QF number was attached to the itinerary and BP. The check-in counter, lounge staff couldn't change to Skywards number.

 

[sudoer]

Last few times in 2023 I flew EK First redemption using QF points, my QF number was attached to the itinerary and BP. The check-in counter, lounge staff couldn't change to Skywards number.

I was able to do it but I can't remember how. I think I did it through EK MMB.

 

[AIRwin]

Looks like there is a slight delay

 

[Human]

I was able to do it but I can't remember how. I think I did it through EK MMB.

What's MMB?

 

[AIRwin]

What's MMB?

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