Originally Posted by MKS11 Never had an issue before but would be interesting to know how QFs new boarding process handles it if they're not on the same booking as you? Would they be auto rejected by the scanner and no chance to get through? Because this would be common surely e.g. for me I would...

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There is no expectation to tip in the lounge as staff is paid a higher wage is what I understand.

I will be there Saturday morning, can report back here.

I flew SYD to LHR in First in November with Emirates and booked 4 weeks in advance as a lowly Silver. My new strategy is relatively last minute bookings now as that tends to see more availability. The usual book 11 to 12 months in advance seems to be too hard now with limited availability.