Dragonpass via Club Avolta (Dufry)

[FatherOfFour]

I have the Dragonpass membership via the above, with the option to purchase entitlements at $28 US. Are these (de)prioritised for entry as much as the Amex priority passes are at Heathrow?
For info, it’s for a Friday mid morning visit in January at T5 Plaza Premium.

I’m deciding between a visit here, or a sutdown breakfast at Plane Food. Cost very similar.

Welcome your thoughts.

[davefl]

DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM DRAGONPASS

it’s a complete scam. I bought a pack of 8 passes last year, there’s nothing to say they expire when you buy them.

Now I’m told my membership (which I didn’t purchase) has expired and so have my passes. The app says I clearly have 6 visits remaining but Dragonpass are refusing to let me use them.

[FatherOfFour]

Thanks @davefl. I can see in the app that it says they would expire 31/03 when my membership year expires, hence wanting to be sure I could use them.

But, having not spent a penny with dufry or dragonpass, (unlike say, paying a membership fee to Amex or Barclaycard) it seems to fit in the bracket of: “if it seems too good to be true…”

[Johnie]

Always had positive experiences with Dragonpass (via Barclays) myself, but regardless you’re probably better off avoiding T5 Plaza, at least until they get their housekeeping/catering act together. Plane Food sounds like a better option.

[ed_fly]

Putting aside the question regarding plane food vs T5 lounges. Is there anything stopping you, asking at the reception whether a DragonPass with no reservation will be allowed in and then buying a pass immediately if there is space? Last time
I used DragonPass/Duffy I think the pass was added immediately following payment?

[FatherOfFour]

I think this is what we’ll do, thanks @ed_fly. We can also then decide on the day (In case of delay to us, or our flight) whether lounge, restaurant or grab n go would be best.