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

[DejaBrew]

Guess that means I don’t need to bother with attempting Strata Lounge entry this evening. Sounds like the Cupboard is the place to be.

 

[Beano]

I used the strata lounge a few weeks ago flying HA.

IMO definitely inferior to the QF F lounge, and that’s saying something.

I was going to ask what the Strata lounge was like so thanks for the comment.

PS WLG QF Business lounge has salted caramel, AAgh!

 

[shadowground]

QF was better than I remembered. Strata was OK food wise but not a nice place to be, noisy (kids play area had no soundproofing and was full of screaming kids), lack of toilets and unfriendly staff. Big open space with bright industrial lighting, may as well have waited by the gate.

My experience last night with both the QF F Cupboard and Strata Lounge for QF158 (delayed to 11pm) is:-

• Food - Strata had much more variety (5 hot dishes plus cold cuts, vs 2 in Qantas);
• Drinks - QF F marginally in front;
• Ambience - QF F by a length. Strata was busier/noisier;
• Bathrooms - QF F cleaner. Strata's combined shower/bathroom suites were messy after the evening rush of flights;

In the absence of the EK Lounge, I would stick to the QF F Cupboard (unless its standing room only then one of the pubs in the terminal).

 

[DejaBrew]

Signage posted at the EK Lounge entrance -:

Brief of works -: Key tasks involve the replacement of broken tiles in various areas, including the reception desk, the entrance to the main lounge, the main lounge floor, and the walkways leading to the seating areas. Each tile replacement task will involve thorough removal, preparation, and installation to ensure seamless integration with existing finishes. Works also include the replacement of lighting fixtures and general FF&E and a commercial clean of the space upon completion.

So confirmation then that the lounge is being refurbished and will reopen around March 20th/21st if all goes to plan.

And still, we wait for that QF Lounge refresh

For what it’s worth, this evening’s F Cupboard fare is as follows…

 

[DejaBrew]

Oh dear, this isn’t ideal for the F Cupboard (hallway leading into the toilets)…

 

[Ansett]

Last weekend they were serving on paper plates and plastic cups as they had water problems in the kitchen.

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