Article: Qantas’ Melbourne First Class Check-in Suite Reopens 26 April

[AFF Editor]

Qantas’ Melbourne First Class Check-in Suite to Reopen is an article written by the AFF editorial team:

Qantas Melbourne First Class Check-in Suite Reopens Next Week

Qantas will reopen its curbside First Class check-in suite at Melbourne Airport's international terminal next Wednesday, 26 April 2023.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

You can leave a comment or discuss this topic below.

 

[Danger]

Isn't it just "First", not "First class"?

 

[AFF Editor]

Isn't it just "First", not "First class"?

I've seen it referred to as both, but the Qantas website currently has it listed as "First Class".

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-guides/melbourne-t2-international-airport-guide.html

 

[flyingfan]

Great news, finally!

Still no QF F out of MEL is that right?

 

[born2fish]

Great news, finally!

Still no QF F out of MEL is that right?

At this stage the only QF First flights on the radar from MEL will be the restart of the A380 to LAX end of October.

 

[John in Melbourne]

I've booked, all on the one ticket, QF MEL - SYD J, QF1 SYD - LHR J, and I have requested a points upgrade to F. If by some miracle I get the upgrade, will I be able to use the Melbourne F check-in suite? I'm departing MEL 15 July.

 

[flyingfan]

I've booked, all on the one ticket, QF MEL - SYD J, QF1 SYD - LHR J, and I have requested a points upgrade to F. If by some miracle I get the upgrade, will I be able to use the Melbourne F check-in suite? I'm departing MEL 15 July.

I’d think they’d get you to go to the international connections desk in T1 instead - can someone confirm?

(Fingers crossed for your upgrade)

 

[born2fish]

I've booked, all on the one ticket, QF MEL - SYD J, QF1 SYD - LHR J, and I have requested a points upgrade to F. If by some miracle I get the upgrade, will I be able to use the Melbourne F check-in suite? I'm departing MEL 15 July.

You are departing MEL domestic terminal, so they will check bags through to LHR from there. No need for you to be at MEL First suite / Intl Terminal, even though it is a short walk from domestic.
The F Suite check in desk is nothing special, just a private room off the kerbside. Not sure if the Intl terminal has the ability to sort bags from Intl to Domestic anyway (it's usually only the other direction). If you get the upgrade, you are best focussed on getting to SYD to enjoy the F lounge.

 

[Princess Fiona]

I've booked, all on the one ticket, QF MEL - SYD J, QF1 SYD - LHR J, and I have requested a points upgrade to F. If by some miracle I get the upgrade, will I be able to use the Melbourne F check-in suite? I'm departing MEL 15 July.

No you will check in at the Domestic terminal at MEL.

 

[John in Melbourne]

No you will check in at the Domestic terminal at MEL.

Thank you!

 

[John in Melbourne]

Thanks to all who answered my question.

 

[serfty]

I’d think they’d get you to go to the international connections desk in T1 instead - can someone confirm?

(Fingers crossed for your upgrade)

Yes, "Domestic connection to International" counter(s) in the Qantas domestic terminal T1.

Also note that checking in at least 90 minutes before scheduled Domestic departure is recommended.

 

[jxv]

A similar question: can a WP departing from the international terminal on the QF9 domestic leg to PER use the F check-in suite?

 

[RealtimeY]

Yes

 

[jxv]

Thanks!

 

[Peasant]

This is good news, especially as someone who seems to travel with more luggage than ideal. I expected they'd just permanently close it, so well done to QF.

 

[CaptJCool]

A similar question: can a WP departing from the international terminal on the QF9 domestic leg to PER use the F check-in suite?

Gosh i need jump on QF 9 while I’m still WP (bank down some of that Tattinger)

 

[Sprucegoose]

You are departing MEL domestic terminal, so they will check bags through to LHR from there. No need for you to be at MEL First suite / Intl Terminal, even though it is a short walk from domestic.
The F Suite check in desk is nothing special, just a private room off the kerbside. Not sure if the Intl terminal has the ability to sort bags from Intl to Domestic anyway (it's usually only the other direction). If you get the upgrade, you are best focussed on getting to SYD to enjoy the F lounge.

The Suite was closed last week but was scheduled to reopen at any time now.

 

[whughes3]

Just confirming that it is indeed open this morning 26/4 as promised...

 

[flyingfun]

I know my first question seems to have been answered, but confirming as Platinum member on a MEL > SYD > International, I can’t use the dedicated first check in counter and instead I use the International desk at domestic at MEL?

Second question - I have 2.35 hour layover is Sydney. Is this enough time to transfer to the international terminal and make my way to the first lounge?

If not, would it be worth changing my first flight to one an hour earlier?

Thanks in advance