BNE QF J Lounge Redevelpopment (Int.and Dom.)

[Deleted member]

BNE QF J Lounge

From time to time. The BNE J lounge can be a problem when trying to find a seat. The biggest issue is often solo travelers taking up space. It irks me when traveling with Mrs GPH that there are a dozen or more vacant seats. But only if we sit with a stranger.

 

[JohnK]

From time to time. The BNE J lounge can be a problem when trying to find a seat. The biggest issue is often solo travelers taking up space. It irks me when traveling with Mrs GPH that there are a dozen or more vacant seats. But only if we sit with a stranger.

Too many seats are setup for 2 people or 4 people to sit down. You then find solo travellers taking up the 2 seaters and 1-2 travellers taking up the 4 seaters.

A lounge can deceptively look full when it isn't.

 

[Jaryd]

At least you have a JLounge in BNE unlike ADL :evil:

I quite like the ADL lounge actually! It isn't a J Loujge but it's a great space.

 

[Mr_Orange]

Qantas to open new Brisbane airport lounge - Australian Business Traveller - you heard it here first .

 

[Deleted member]

BNE QF J Lounge

Qantas to open new Brisbane airport lounge - Australian Business Traveller - you heard it here first .

Just in time for my slide down the status ladder :-(

 

[Canny man]

Definitely time for an upgrade although there have been improvements over the years. It can be busy at peak hours, but in general it's rare not to find a seat -particularly since recent seating changes to have more side by side rather than in 4's. Catering isn't too bad and the hot dishes at main meal times are usually worth a taste. One thing BNE has in common with SYD is that the bathroom/shower to pax ratio pretty poor and there is often a queue at peak periods.

 

[Red Roo]

Here's an exciting update: Qantas to upgrade Brisbane lounge experience - Qantas News Room

 

[michaele]

great news on the BNE int lounge upgrade!

 

[Cool Cat Phil]

Certainly the Both Domestic QF lounges in BNE need expansion and this is welcomed news.

The integrated international QF BNE lounge sounds like a great idea too & certainly emphasises Qantas commitment to BNE as a growing international hub.

 

[Mr_Orange]

With the merging of the Int F and J lounges, how will access to the Champagne be controlled for WP and above?

I've slid to SG now so doesn't affect me but would like to know anyway.

 

[Mr_Orange]

Qantas to open new Brisbane airport lounge - Australian Business Traveller - you heard it here first .

AusBT have updated their article too: New Qantas lounges coming to Brisbane Airport - Australian Business Traveller

 

[Brisbane Flyer]

My sources tell me there will be exclusive WP access to an IV drip feed system (portable too).
Members will have complete control over volume ml/sec dispensing.

With the merging of the Int F and J lounges, how will access to the Champagne be controlled for WP and above?

I've slid to SG now so doesn't affect me but would like to know anyway.

 

[samh004]

Here's an exciting update: Qantas to upgrade Brisbane lounge experience - Qantas News Room

Very much looking forward to everything mentioned, though am still curious on how the lounge will be expanded domestically, and I presume this means at least one side will close at some point, meaning less space throughout 2016!

I think merging the two halves of the international lounge is a good idea, but also wonder how construction will go ahead while the lounge is being used? Passengers shifted to the EK lounge instead? I hope you use the upper level balcony and make the new lounge dual-level

Presume there will be an AFF Chairmans Lounge tour at the opening

 

[Awesom Andy]

If they keep combining F and J (international) lounges, I'm not sure if there's any point in me keeping WP. I can count on one hand how many times I've been in a F lounge in the past 12 months, so at this rate, apart from a couple of spa sessions in SYD/MEL, a few more points earns, and slightly higher priority, I'm not losing much dropping back to SG (and may be make *A gold in the process).

 

[kermatu]

If they keep combining F and J (international) lounges, I'm not sure if there's any point in me keeping WP. I can count on one hand how many times I've been in a F lounge in the past 12 months, so at this rate, apart from a couple of spa sessions in SYD/MEL, a few more points earns, and slightly higher priority, I'm not losing much dropping back to SG (and may be make *A gold in the process).

Acknowledging I have never been in a BNE international lounge for QF (J or F) - from reports here the difference between the lounges is comparable to QF in Auckland. The F lounge in Auckland is not great, but I welcome the fact there is a separate lounge. I will not be happy with a combined lounge. And on this basis, I agree with you that it's another reason that WP is the new SG. Combined lounges are a diminution of quality and service. I am not a fan of the Singapore lounge and in part it is because there is effectively no difference in treatment of P1s / WPs and Qantas Club members. I know that sounds terrible, but is my take.

No doubt there are sound reasons to merge lounges in some ports. But Brisbane seems odd to me.

I tend always fly out of Sydney or Melbourne so doesn't affect me (and hopefully never will).

A new and bigger domestic J lounge in Brisbane is a very welcome idea. I always enjoy the lounge. Staff are really fantastic here (and in all Dom J lounges, actually).

 

[Princess Fiona]

Acknowledging I have never been in a BNE international lounge for QF (J or F) - from reports here the difference between the lounges is comparable to QF in Auckland. The F lounge in Auckland is not great, but I welcome the fact there is a separate lounge. I will not be happy with a combined lounge. And on this basis, I agree with you that it's another reason that WP is the new SG. Combined lounges are a diminution of quality and service. I am not a fan of the Singapore lounge and in part it is because there is effectively no difference in treatment of P1s / WPs and Qantas Club members. I know that sounds terrible, but is my take.

No doubt there are sound reasons to merge lounges in some ports. But Brisbane seems odd to me.

I tend always fly out of Sydney or Melbourne so doesn't affect me (and hopefully never will).

A new and bigger domestic J lounge in Brisbane is a very welcome idea. I always enjoy the lounge. Staff are really fantastic here (and in all Dom J lounges, actually).

I have been in the BNE broom cupboard it's not up to much. A renovated, combined lounge like SIN or HKG will be a big improvement IMO.

I don't see combining the lounges as odd at all really. There are no QF F flights from BNE.
For me the benefits of WP are better points earn, Award seat release and using the SYD/MEL F Lounges and OW F lounges elsewhere. I'd never choose an Int flight out of BNE now due to the substandard nature of the F Lounge so no change there for me and I suspect quite a few BNE based WP's.

 

[Deleted member]

Me too, at least while I'm WP

 

[amaroo]

BNE lounge like SIN/HKG would be a blessing ... we might even start departing from BNE rather than SYD.

The current BNE F lounge deserves to be closed!

 

[TheRealTMA]

The current BNE F lounge deserves to be closed!

I think the verb you are looking for is "condemned".

 

[samh004]

Agree with PF. The upgrades to the BNE Int lounge to combine both sections and take on a similar style to HKG/SIN would be an improvement and isn't the end of WP usefulness.

Don't forget you still have the SYD/MEL/LAX F lounge... I guess they just realised there's no point providing a dedicated F space if there's no F services of their own. After all, they're F lounges, not WP lounges, that's just a side benefit.

Perhaps AKL will be next on account of their lack of F services on their own metal. But that's not a bad thing, it's a good upgrade if it happens.

Only thing they perhaps need to look at is expanding services to WP and not just P1 when visiting combined spaces.