Emirates lounges open to all

This is big news for the lowest-tier members of Emirates’ Skywards frequent flier programme. You can access Emirates’ First and Business lounges at Dubai International airport regardless of class, with prices from Dh367. If a family or friend is with you on the same flight they can pay and join you in the lounge. Visit emirates.com for details.

Flying Qatar Airways to – or via – Paris? Passengers flying First or Business class on flights to Paris or with stopovers in the French capital can luxuriate in the airline’s new Premium Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. The lounge can seat more than 200 guests and

includes a brasserie and deli, two roof terraces with views of the Eiffel Tower, prayer rooms, computers, shower facilities and Wi-Fi.