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

[Himeno]

Is there enough time during the QF3 stopover at AKL to visit a lounge and if so, which one?

I've only been through AKL once, in 2005 on my first trip (flying NZ in Y).

 

[RB001]

Is there enough time during the QF3 stopover at AKL to visit a lounge and if so, which one?

I've only been through AKL once, in 2005 on my first trip (flying NZ in Y).

The transit is 2 hours, and transit protocols in NZ are usually rather efficient, so there will be time for a lounge visit. Gates 8/9/10 are normal for this flight, so you'll have a good chance to stretch your legs.
Should you have the right seat or status, the Qantas Lounge (the illustrious venue of this very thread) will be your destination.
From my most recent visit last month, I didn't have an issue finding it. The AKL Airport site has maps if you're so inclined.

 

[RickyT84]

Currently in the AKL cupboard as it's the only place I can find a seat (near the TV)

Ice cream was salted caramel and the champagne was Lanvin & Fils Brut NV.

The lounge was very packed and they have to make an announcement to get people to remove their bags from chairs so there is space for others to sit.

 

[henrus]

Is the F lounge door fixed or does it just stay open all the time?

Amusingly not QF the Air NZ lounge Brisbane door is buggered and moves slowly so they've stuck a sticker to the door saying this door moves slowly.

 

[RickyT84]

Is the F lounge door fixed or does it just stay open all the time?

Amusingly not QF the Air NZ lounge Brisbane door is buggered and moves slowly so they've stuck a sticker to the door saying this door moves slowly.

The F cupboard door was open today so it was available for all.

Not sure if it was due to the time of my visit (in the afternoon where there were QF departures to MEL, SYD, BNE and JFK) which maybe necessary to utilise all spaces.

 

[Lynda2475]

Woke up early as never sleep well when I have an early flight, so got to AKL ~30mins before I expected, so a quick visit the the QF F Lounge (cough cupboard) for a cheesy scone with bacon (just incase plane breaky is vego) and a double shot coffee.

I can report only one flavour of ice cream being Salted Caramel but it must be ok as the gentleman seated next to me is currently polishing off his 2nd one and its not even 6am!

 

[Beano]

Woke up early as never sleep well when I have an early flight, so got to AKL ~30mins before I expected, so a quick visit the the QF F Lounge (cough cupboard) for a cheesy scone with bacon (just incase plane breaky is vego) and a double shot coffee.

I can report only one flavour of ice cream being Salted Caramel but it must be ok as the gentleman seated next to me is currently polishing off his 2nd one and its not even 6am!

Thanks all for the update on the ice cream. Salted caramel not favoured by me. I like some ice cream with my salt. This doesn't bode well for my visit to the WLG business lounge this afternoon!

 

[shadowground]

Is the F lounge door fixed or does it just stay open all the time?

Amusingly not QF the Air NZ lounge Brisbane door is buggered and moves slowly so they've stuck a sticker to the door saying this door moves slowly.

The F cupboard door was open today so it was available for all.

Not sure if it was due to the time of my visit (in the afternoon where there were QF departures to MEL, SYD, BNE and JFK) which maybe necessary to utilise all spaces.

Pretty sure the F Cupboard door has been broken for awhile, so it is just left open now. That being said they didn't specifically direct me left and may have just assumed I knew the way?

I suspect the answer would be no.

Yep - I accessed the Strata lounge through Priority Pass. It was standing room only around 745pm prior to EK449 departing.

 

[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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[brettravels_]

Went through lounge over the weekend. Front desk girls told me construction has started in the extension and that they've just been told the lounge is shutting in March for a year for rebuild. Girls said they had heard from management the Emirates will be opening early to take Qantas passengers for the year.

 

[DejaBrew]

Went through lounge over the weekend. Front desk girls told me construction has started in the extension and that they've just been told the lounge is shutting in March for a year for rebuild. Girls said they had heard from management the Emirates will be opening early to take Qantas passengers for the year.

I also asked yesterday afternoon and was advised that there was confirmation of a refurb, but there was no news yet as to timings etc etc. and that the staff still hadn't been told anything. Qantas being consistently inconsistent as ever.

PS> A warm welcome aboard AFF @brettravels_

 

[brettravels_]

I also asked yesterday afternoon and was advised that there was confirmation of a refurb, but there was no news yet as to timings etc etc. and that the staff still hadn't been told anything. Qantas being consistently inconsistent as ever.

PS> A warm welcome aboard AFF @brettravels_

Sooner the better! Lounge has definitely gone down hill in last few months. I complained about the taste of the food to the waiters. They told me that they are now ordering all the food in and no longer made in house. In bladder packs apparently.. very hospital style and makes the Sydney business lounge food look first class!

Thanks for the welcome

 

[Coathanger]

Mystery solved. Now they’re finished doing their Head Office, perhaps work can start on the lounge.

I was on the QF3 ‘Points Plane’ and looks like zero progress since then.