Etihad Lounge in Melbourne?

[Ben6]

Went and checked out the new lounge to clarify a few queries I had and for a look. Manager on duty was kind enough to give me a full tour, even though I was flying Thai direct to BKK that day. My impressions were extremely positive, open bright and modern space with an emphasis on F&B. He even extended an invitation to have a drink at the bar as a VFF WP and potential customer. They have designed a new range of bespoke coughtails all named after landmark cities (or countries?, my memory faded after a few). Service was efficient, friendly and knowledgeable on matters EY (and Abu Dhabi). Couldn't have been more impressed and the overall feel was similar to the (now old) EY F lounge in Abu Dhabi. Just in case anyone wondered (as I did), the lounge is only available when flying EY on that day, regardless on status.

 

[EtihadAirways]

Hi Ben6

Thanks for taking the time to share you recent walk through with us, we appricate and thank you for these kind words. We hope you'll come fly with us another time to get the full reimagined experience.

Have a great day

*Gill

Went and checked out the new lounge to clarify a few queries I had and for a look. Manager on duty was kind enough to give me a full tour, even though I was flying Thai direct to BKK that day. My impressions were extremely positive, open bright and modern space with an emphasis on F&B. He even extended an invitation to have a drink at the bar as a VFF WP and potential customer. They have designed a new range of bespoke coughtails all named after landmark cities (or countries?, my memory faded after a few). Service was efficient, friendly and knowledgeable on matters EY (and Abu Dhabi). Couldn't have been more impressed and the overall feel was similar to the (now old) EY F lounge in Abu Dhabi. Just in case anyone wondered (as I did), the lounge is only available when flying EY on that day, regardless on status.

 

[Ben6]

Hi Ben6

Thanks for taking the time to share you recent walk through with us, we appricate and thank you for these kind words. We hope you'll come fly with us another time to get the full reimagined experience.

Have a great day

*Gill

Hi Gill,

I have happily just booked an F Apartment trip through to London for Mrs B and my anniversary next year. Very much looking forward to starting the journey in the lounge as a travelling guest, then trying out the full F offering to follow, including the new First lounge in AUH.

 

[NZflygirl]

Small question but to access the lounge, can you still do this even if crediting the flight to EY rather than VA? (As VA gold/plat and only Guest with EY flying in Y?)

 

[nightelves]

Anyone know if this lounge can be accessed with Amex Platinum charge card?

 

[Ben6]

Small question but to access the lounge, can you still do this even if crediting the flight to EY rather than VA? (As VA gold/plat and only Guest with EY flying in Y?)

Yes, you can definitely access the lounge as a gold/plat VA, with either a VA or EY boarding pass

 

[Ben6]

Anyone know if this lounge can be accessed with Amex Platinum charge card?

No, I don't think that would get you in.