Article: Qantas Auckland Lounge Upgrade: The End of an Era

[SYD]

Close. It was a joint AC/SK lounge. Used it many times.

Ah, it was probably just SAS then when I went there. AC, UA and LH had moved to T2 with new lounges. I remember the staircase upper level from that incarnation.

 

[Beano]

I'm in the Q F lounge AKL possibly for the last time. It is virtually empty. Counted 8 guests. Farewell dear lounge.

 

[danielt25]

Do Qantas WP (travelling QF AKL/SYD) still have access to the Air NZ AKL lounge?

 

[kiwitripper64]

Not now that QF lounge is open.

 

[cpatters]

Has there been any start to the construction of the new lounge yet?

 

[Mattg]

Has there been any start to the construction of the new lounge yet?

Nope.

 

[nancypants]

Nope.

So I may be able to get “once more for old times sakes” in when I’m there in a few weeks?

Have never experienced the fabled cupboard. All of my AKL lounge time was as a LAN platinum, wherein I used to do many, many segments AKL-SYD and vv
Can’t say I miss the business section although it was “ok”

 

[Beano]

Any news yet on the upgrade? I will be there on 24 July.

 

[Mattg]

Any news yet on the upgrade? I will be there on 24 July.

The new AKL lounge is now due to open "mid-2024".

 

[Beano]

The new AKL lounge is now due to open "mid-2024".

Thanks

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

No works in progress.
Ie escalators still in op to go up.
Nothing blocked off inside int security.
Lots of crane works outside though.
Didnt go up, but its all the usual duty free blah.
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Maybe they have updated the chairs etc.
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I flew out on AirNZ.
So cant say if its been redone internally.
Edited.

 

[Beano]

No works in progress.
Ie escalators still in op to go up.
Nothing blocked off inside int security.
Lots of crane works outside though.
Didnt go up, but its all the usual duty free blah.
===
Maybe they have updated the chairs etc.
===
I flew out on AirNZ.
So cant say if its been redone internally.
Edited.

Thanks. Can't even use the EK lounge as no EK flights when I fly.

 

[serfty]

Thanks. Can't even use the EK lounge as no EK flights when I fly.

The only way currently for QF WP/SG/J PAX to use the EK lounge (other than to be on the flight to DXB) is to be on the 8pm QF to MEL as the EK lounge opens 5:15pm.

 

[Beano]

The only way currently for QF WP/SG/J PAX to use the EK lounge (other than to be on the flight to DXB) is to be on the 8pm QF to MEL.

I'm sure there were more EK flights.

 

[serfty]

I'm sure there were more EK flights.

There used to be, but not currently; just the 8:30pm flight to DXB.

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[Berlin]

In the Auckland “First” booth as we speak. Front desk staff as clueless as ever and clearly annoyed by the question as to when the long promised renovation would start. “We keep getting told it will be soon.” Great.

Experience the same as it was before Covid- filled up to the brim with two last seats for my partner and myself. Lounge totally overheated for some reason. Miserable food selection and, grumble, no “First” champagne even anymore. Saving grace is the ice cream fridge.

And one miracle- the shower in the men’s bathroom is open. I thought I never see this in my life since it had been “out of order” pre-Covid and post-Covid. But there it is, a boring standard pretty normal shower. After all the crazy phantasy stories I had made up in my head over the years about what might be going on in there- no, it’s indeed just a shower.

 

[henrus]

no “First” champagne even anymore

Isn't that the only worthwhile part of the lounge

 

[serfty]

And one miracle- the shower in the men’s bathroom is open. I thought I never see this in my life since it had been “out of order” pre-Covid and post-Covid. But there it is, a boring standard pretty normal shower. After all the crazy phantasy stories I had made up in my head over the years about what might be going on in there- no, it’s indeed just a shower

Taken a month ago ...



... the other side of the door.

 

[Berlin]

Isn't that the only worthwhile part of the lounge

Well- that’s where this has gone. A little spelling class wouldn’t be the worst for this lounge crew either…

 

[henrus]

Well- that’s where this has gone. A little spelling class wouldn’t be the worst for this lounge crew either…

Hmm, the fact they've put a sign out probably indicates it's just a temporary thing?