Anytime QF Platinum Lounge Access

[markis10]

I don't think anyone else smiles in the Qantas Club.

The bartender after the last flight is called?

 

[harvyk]

I don't think anyone else smiles in the Qantas Club.

I smile, but it's oftan because I'm about to embark on another adventure...

 

[Danger]

I think my question falls fairly one into the domain of this thread.

As a WP flying from Perth to Singapore on JQ and connecting (the next day but within 24 hours) to Kuala Lumpur on Jetstar Asia, can I access the QF/BA J Lounge? (I understand definitely no access to the F Lounge, under the rules.) I believe the answer is yes.

With respect to a QF platinum accessing an international business lounge, the QF website's table on lounge access (Fly - The Qantas Club - Lounge Access) under Qantas Club and Frequent Flyers says "Member and 1 guest can access lounge any time.^ Guest must be travelling with member." The ^ says "Must be travelling, not necessarily on Qantas, British Airways or Jetstar to access the lounge."

So, to me, it's clear. I'm in.

But jump on over to the JQ website and you get this:

Qantas Club access

All StarClass passengers will have access to the Qantas Club, where one is available at the airport from which they are departing. Economy class passengers travelling on Jetstar (JQ) with:

• valid Qantas Club membership, or
• Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold or Platinum status

will have access to the Qantas Club, where one is available at the airport from which they are departing. Passengers travelling on Intra-Asia flights operated by Jetstar Asia (3K) or Valuair (VF) do not have access to the Qantas Clubs [emphasis added].
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I'd take the QF website information over the JQ website any day (even if it didn't appear in my favour) but, correct me if I'm wrong, is the JQ site no contradicting QF?

And, more to the point, will I be allowed access?

 

[Mal]

I think my question falls fairly one into the domain of this thread.

As a WP flying from Perth to Singapore on JQ and connecting (the next day but within 24 hours) to Kuala Lumpur on Jetstar Asia, can I access the QF/BA J Lounge? (I understand definitely no access to the F Lounge, under the rules.) I believe the answer is yes.

The 'anytime' access over-rules the JQ limitation. Imagine for example if DJ had a rule on their site that said "DJ customers cannot access the Qantas Club before their flight". It's the same sort of situation.

I'm assuming you are talking about access before your flight, rather than upon arrival at Singapore? You *may* get access upon arrival - certainly myself and others have, but the general rule is "same day" travel.

 

[JohnK]

And, more to the point, will I be allowed access?

As a QF Platinum you are entitled to access QF International Business Lounges when not flying QF. I had no issues in SYD, SIN and BKK.

Will test the rules out again in June in BNE and SIN.

 

[dajop]

Will test the rules out again in June in BNE and SIN.

So far I have accessed SIN QF Business Lounge when departing on Air Asia, Jetstar Asia, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Malaysian. And once after arriving on Thai (with a "only this once" comment).

 

[Danger]

Thank you all. I had hoped others would share my thoughts. And yes, Mal, I was referring to departing on Jetstar Asia on the SIN-KUL leg. It would seem the sentence I italicised (in post 23) is directed at QFF Gold and QP members, not QFF Platinums.

 

[nlagalle]

As a cabbie in Canberra, I occasionally have to pick a passenger up at the airport. Meet the flight, hold a sign up, carry the bags.

Will you pick up AAF'ers coming to Canberra? I've got 1 maybe 2 trips coming up in the next few weeks..