Dress Code for Qantas First Lounge?

[hunee22]

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post so please be nice :mrgreen:

I was wondering if there is a dress code for the Qantas First Lounge?

My partner is a QFF Platnium and we are flying to HNL in March, and was planing on accessing the first lounge, do we need to dress up? My partner wants to wear his track pants and i was wondering how this was going to go down.

Also we have requested an upgrade to Business, will our appearance deminish our chances of an upgrade or will his Platnium status help us with this? Should we dress so we look the part ?????

Also do Qantas ever give free upgrades?

Thanks

 

[drewbles]

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post so please be nice :mrgreen:

I was wondering if there is a dress code for the Qantas First Lounge?

My partner is a QFF Platnium and we are flying to HNL in March, and was planing on accessing the first lounge, do we need to dress up? My partner wants to wear his track pants and i was wondering how this was going to go down.

Also we have requested an upgrade to Business, will our appearance deminish our chances of an upgrade or will his Platnium status help us with this? Should we dress so we look the part ?????

Also do Qantas ever give free upgrades?

Thanks

Every time I've been through the First lounges i've worn jeans and t-shirt or collared shirt with respectable shoes.

I've seen people in shorts and sandles with t-shirts as well.

'neat casual' seems to be the order of the day, so no tank tops or thongs and you'd be fine. I've never seen people wearing trackie dacks in there though.

QF don't give free upgrades no. They will do operational upgrades "OpUps" when required, and these are typically due to a flight being oversold. They will typically take the people they are OpUp'ing from top to bottom on the frequent flyer scheme (so Chairmans Lounge first, then Platinum, Gold, Silver, Qantas Club and lastly Bronze).

Oh, and welcome to AFF!

 

[JohnK]

Welcome to AFF!

I was wondering if there is a dress code for the Qantas First Lounge?

Smart casual may well be desirable but from what I have seen recently they will even allow people with the poorest (or no) dress sense inside.

Also do Qantas ever give free upgrades?

How often do you see hens teeth?

Your best chance of an operational upgrade would be on flights full in economy and never ask for a 'free' upgrade as your chances almost diminish to zero.

 

[bossreggie]

Personally..... I would save the trackie dacks (sp) for the plane if you are in Y. Use the PJ's if you are in J.

Whilst I am not sure if being "dressed up" will increase your chances of an upgrade, it would make no difference if using points at all.

If it were me handing upgrades out, in a lounge, or at the gate..... I would be way more likely to upgrade someone who dressed smartly, rather than someone in a track suit or similar.

Good Luck & let us know how you went.

 

[trippin_the_rift]

How you dress will not impact your points upgrade request at all

I once wore tshirt, Shorts and thongs to the flounge and There was no issue, however if your clothing *looks* cheap as well as being under dressed you may run into issues

 

[bossreggie]

How you dress will not impact your points upgrade request at all

I agree with points upgrade... I was speaking more of an op up in the F Lounge. Original reply edited.

 

[GT351]

They let me in wearing a tracksuit. It was new
Sponging off a WP colleague

God knows I am no athlete!

 

[Tooner]

I'd suggest you would stick out like the proverbial in trakkie dacks, so save them for the plane. Jeans are pretty common and the odd person wears a suit (why wear a suit on a long haul flight? it'll look a mess at the end).

Probably wearing jeans to ensure the carry-on doesn't weigh too much

 

[QF029]

They'll most likely let him in but what's next? Boxer shorts?

 

[nlagalle]

They'll most likely let him in but what's next? Boxer shorts?

Regardless where I am going i wouldn't go to a lounge in a tracksuit or even cargo pants.

Would you go out to a restaurant dressed like that? Personally it's just manners to look respectable.

 

[DC3]

Terms and Conditions

Effective July 2010

10. Access to lounges


10.7 "Smart, casual dress standards apply at all times. Individual lounge managers will have discretion to administer these standards as they reasonably deem appropriate in the circumstances".

However, don't be fooled into thinking that everyone in the lounge actually pays any regard to the conditions of entry. Some won't even pay this lip-service. And it's not policed, anyway. You may see some pretty scary outfits in there :shock:. Prepare to be real scared.

Anyway, if you arrive in plenty of time, sit somewhere with a good view of the runway/take-off area (just about anywhere, really), and enjoy the dining, the drinks on offer and the top service, you'll have a great experience for the start of your holiday to Hawaii.

Enjoy.

 

[Princess Fiona]

I agree with the comments about keeping the trackie-daks for the flight. In general the FLounge clientele are all reasonably attired. Please keep the standards up

 

[FuzzyAUS]

Dress Jeans and a collar is the lowest i think i would go in the FLounge, on board i always carry a pair of tracksuit pants and a tshirt of the flight. I get changed before takeoff and just after the last meal service before everyone else wants to get changed.

I bring the PJ's home for my better half as they fit her

 

[TonyHancock]

I tend to wear Chinos and a shirt with a collar. I guess I'm a bit old fashioned.

 

[tyrolean]

I usually wear comfortable clothes for travel. The suit stays in the suitcase. I want it neat, when I arrive.

So usually Jeans+T-Shirt for going to the lounge on the plane. On the plane I change into a PJ or Tracksuit.

So Jeans+T-Shirt is absolutely fine.

Keep the standards: The last time I have been in the F-Lounge in MEL there was an elderly couple. She was wearing thongs. The disgusting thing was that she cleaned her feet in the Restaurant area: Clipping the nails and putting toilet-paper between the toes...

Good that nothing can ruin my meal!

 

[pauly7]

However, don't be fooled into thinking that everyone in the lounge actually pays any regard to the conditions of entry. Some won't even pay this lip-service. And it's not policed, anyway.

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Actually I saw some people (2) refused entry to the QF Syd F lounge because of their clothes last year.

They were being asked if they had something more appropriate in their carry on .....

Was a very.... *interesting* looking couple

 

[Gold Member]

Personal appearance is a subjective thing. Of all the occasions I have frequented the SYD/MEL Flounges I've almost always been in shorts, t-shirt and sandals or sneakers. I go with whatever feels most comfortable knowing that I will change into pyjamas onboard. IMHO, wearing a suite or dressing up just to look 'presentable' in an airport lounge is a bit over the top!

 

[Grooba]

Jeans, tshirt/polo shirt, havaianas/sneakers/leather shoes, is my regular traveling attire. Basically wear what you feel comfortable in (within reason).

Dress sensibly I say.

 

[AWA2602]

Having started traveling very regularly at a young age in the early 70's, I guess the fact that back then (and even well into the late 80's) most people made a little effort to look smart when they travelled. It was certainly true in those days that when travelling in First Class you had to dress accordingly, so the majority of those passengers were always dressed beautifully. Alas the luxury and glamour of air travel is long gone and so its nothing special anymore. It's sad but true that the comfort and service in First Class is good in most cases, theres just no glamour or luxury involved.

IMHO its best to always make a little effort just to make yourself feel a little special and thus your journey (no matter how tedious and mundane) just a little special too.

At the very least I think smart jeans or tailored/dress shorts and a collared shirt/polo. Open shoes on men are vulgar and unattractive at the best of times so best avoid them. A nice pair of soft slip-ons are just as comfortable and look so much better (Tods, Bally, Lloyds and Gucci all have great selections of shoes perfect for air travel).

I have seen pax turned away from the First Lounges at SYD, MEL, LHR and SIN on account of their dress...

Basically, the First Lounges are the premium end of the airlines service so dress appropriately and look the part

 

[DC3]

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Actually I saw some people (2) refused entry to the QF Syd F lounge because of their clothes last year.

They were being asked if they had something more appropriate in their carry on .....

Was a very.... *interesting* looking couple

Yeah, but what about these (posted above)?:

" ... I once wore tshirt, Shorts and thongs to the flounge and There was no issue ..."

and

" ... Of all the occasions I have frequented the SYD/MEL Flounges I've almost always been in shorts, t-shirt and sandals or sneakers ..."

This doesn't sound like it's always policed, does it?