Non-F-Class PAX massage success at SYD

[simongr]

Hi all

Just wonder whether to get mrssimongr's hopes up for a massage/facial at SYD F lounge on Monday. We are on the 2:55 CX flight to HKG in J (CX100).

I have been wracking my brain to work out a way to guesstimate how busy the F lounge is likely to be at that time. I am not sure what other flights depart around that time from SYD...

We are planning on getting to the airport around 12PM

/me is starting to get slightly excited about The Big Personal trip finally

Cheers

S

 

[Travel Guru]

I had a quick look in GAL, from what I can see, there's only a couple of flights leaving around that time with an F cabin, QF 73 to SFO at 1355 and BA16 to SIN at 1530 (which is 0 in F btw).

Other than that, there's a couple of QF flights with no F cabin (QF187 to HKG at 1425 and QF5 to SIN at 1555)

Can't see much else.

Having said all that, i've got no idea what your chances are, but good luck with it.

TG

 

[Optics]

Hi all

Just wonder whether to get mrssimongr's hopes up for a massage/facial at SYD F lounge on Monday. We are on the 2:55 CX flight to HKG in J (CX100).

I have been wracking my brain to work out a way to guesstimate how busy the F lounge is likely to be at that time. I am not sure what other flights depart around that time from SYD...

We are planning on getting to the airport around 12PM

/me is starting to get slightly excited about The Big Personal trip finally

Cheers

S

Can't really answer about SYD, but I (as a non F pax) have been successful in getting a massage the last 2 times I have been in the MEL FLounge, but not at previous visits. You may have to be a bit flexible on what actual treatment you get, and make do with a back and shoulder massage plus facial only, rather than a full body job. It is still worthwhile doing though, very relaxing .

 

[serfty]

There's a bit of a hiatus in oneworld departures from STD T1 between around 11:30 and 14:00 with only the FJ910(QF391) / QF11. The lounge tends to be rather quiet from 11am until 12:30.

I would suggest arriving as early as check-in opens for your CX flight (11:30?) and heading straight to the Flounge to book. (Remember the Shortcut up the stairs on the right immediately after x-ray - it's rather well hidden these days).

 

[simongr]

Whilst she is doing that I can get stuck into my planned Champagne tasting

 

[Batesy]

Shortcut to the Flounge at SYD?? Please elaborate.

 

[simongr]

Basically there is a set of stairs near duty free that take you to the balcony where you enter the lounges. Not sure how much time it saves going to the F lounge as the F lounge escalator brings you right to the F lounge door.

Certainly a time/leg saver for the J lounge.

Just remembered as well that we need to go to TRS - that might be mu job if she gets a facial...

 

[serfty]

... Not sure how much time it saves going to the F lounge as the F lounge escalator brings you right to the F lounge door. ...

It's on the cusp between the end of the x-ray area and the duty free; immediately to the right. At least it's a straight line once up top; no need to play "dodge the duty Free".

SWMBO & I used it last month; approx 40 seconds from x-ray to Flounge entrance.

 

[vt]

Cant say about Sydney F, but would be interested as I have a SYD-HKG flight on the 28th of August.

My main experience is from Melbourne F.

On my last trip, Mel-Nrt, arrived early in the morning and booked as soon as they opened. Managed to get a couple of treatments in.

Usually there is 2 staff at the spa, but during busy periods there will be 3.

Given there is a lull in flights during your time there, best bet is to arrive early and try and book. Worst case is you spend more time in the lounge sampling more champers than required. Although I would check what CX serves as compared to what is in the QF lounge.

 

[bambbbam2]

I can't see why a massage wuold be a plus.

Maybe it's a personal thing, but I find the idea of strangers' hands all over me quite replusive.

 

[simongr]

I can't see why a massage wuold be a plus.

Maybe it's a personal thing, but I find the idea of strangers' hands all over me quite replusive.

Same

Mind you I think she would love a facial.

 

[MelUser]

Can you please report back on your successes in the F lounge?

There is also some suggestion that a QF F passenger who is in F because they have points upgraded from J also gets inferior treatment in the lounge (for example, such an upgraded passenger cannot pre book a massage and must turn up on the day and take their chances).

Also, I'd like to know how long it takes to order and eat lunch in the restuarant.

I am on QF73 next month and want to know how early to get into Sydney (flying from Mel). At the moment flying in at 12:20pm [SYD Domestic] but it may be worth getting on an earlier flight as SFran flight leaves at 1:55pm.

[BTW Default flight from Mel was arriving in at 12:50pm [SYD Domestic] but I asked my TA to put us on an earlier flight].

 

[vt]

Can you please report back on your successes in the F lounge?

There is also some suggestion that a QF F passenger who is in F because they have points upgraded from J also gets inferior treatment in the lounge (for example, such an upgraded passenger cannot pre book a massage and must turn up on the day and take their chances).

Also, I'd like to know how long it takes to order and eat lunch in the restuarant.

I am on QF73 next month and want to know how early to get into Sydney (flying from Mel). At the moment flying in at 12:20pm [SYD Domestic] but it may be worth getting on an earlier flight as SFran flight leaves at 1:55pm.

[BTW Default flight from Mel was arriving in at 12:50pm [SYD Domestic] but I asked my TA to put us on an earlier flight].

The way I see it, 2 hours before flight take off would be ideal. Enough time for a chance at a couple of treatments but not too much time in the lounge.

 

[Mal]

There is also some suggestion that a QF F passenger who is in F because they have points upgraded from J also gets inferior treatment in the lounge (for example, such an upgraded passenger cannot pre book a massage and must turn up on the day and take their chances).

Not sure. As a F Award customer, I was offered a booking during the call they make the day before your trip. As the upgrades clear <24 hours before the flight, you would already be at the end of the list as other passengers would have made bookings. Also, upgrades often clear during times when the lounge is closed, so that's another delay with making a booking.

Also, I'd like to know how long it takes to order and eat lunch in the restuarant.

Not too long really. I'm a fast eater, so the meals disappear pretty quickly. That said, it doesn't take long for them to arrive. Perhaps 10-15 mins at most? I believe you can advise that you are in a rush, and they might get the meal out quicker.

 

[Travel Guru]

I can't see why a massage wuold be a plus.

Maybe it's a personal thing, but I find the idea of strangers' hands all over me quite replusive.

Are you for real???

The secret of my success is weekly massages...keeps me focussed, relaxed and feeling human, I couldn't live without it.

TG

 

[NYCguy]

Are you for real???

The secret of my success is weekly massages...keeps me focussed, relaxed and feeling human, I couldn't live without it.

TG

I couldn't agree more. Weekly massage, bi-facial, mani&pedi is an absolute must.

 

[simongr]

Can you please report back on your successes in the F lounge?

There will be a trip report

There is also some suggestion that a QF F passenger who is in F because they have points upgraded from J also gets inferior treatment in the lounge (for example, such an upgraded passenger cannot pre book a massage and must turn up on the day and take their chances).

That is correct - I have not been able to pre-book treatments.

 

[simongr]

I couldn't agree more. Weekly massage, bi-facial, mani&pedi is an absolute must.

I head to the comic store instead of that

 

[drron]

I can't see why a massage wuold be a plus.

Maybe it's a personal thing, but I find the idea of strangers' hands all over me quite replusive.

Depends how strange they are.
I still remember my Japanese massage in Ubud where a dainty young thing walked all over me...literally.
Early August is our next date with the SYD Flounge.Hoping the 2 of us might get a massage,meal and champers but not necessarily in that order.

 

[NYCguy]

I head to the comic store instead of that

Hey, whatever floats your boat is fine by me.