FLounge 6am to 10pm SYD for under $100?

[justinbrett]

the shambles is part of the fun

We have different ideas of fun. I prefer a quick uber to the hotel and enjoy a welcome coughtail.

You do you.

 

[UP4014]

We have different ideas of fun. I prefer a quick uber to the hotel and enjoy a welcome coughtail.

You do you.

One of my walks.....

https://flic.kr/p/eb5RBB

 

[Lynda2475]

I avoid LAX wherever possible, much prefer to enter the USA via DFW, JFK, ORD or SFO. Im not a fan of LA in general, the aiport less so. JfK, ORD and SFO all have trains to downtown so can avoid traffic.

 

[SYD]

JfK, ORD a d SFO all have trains to downtown so can avoid traffic.

and now IAD.

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Indeed, I don't have WP status, and most people don't.
So my past access to the SYD QFi F lounge, had been by buying a tix, split the time between that and the EK lounge at SYD T1.
This was pre covid tho.
Those who do have that tier (WP/P1), and they fly int out of SYD T1 even in whY/Y/J/F will have access to the SYD QFi F lounge, but...
If you are SG or lower, you will be relegated to the SYD QFi J lounge next door, unless you have "friends with benefits".
That is why I mentioned, if you really want to see the SYD QFi F lounge, buying a tix to CHC in EK F aka quasi QFi F is the only way to get into the SYD QFi F lounge.
Even if a person followed what the OP writes about, if they are QF SG or lower, unless they are a guest of a WP/P1, they will only get the next door lower grade lounge.
Buying a cheap tix to DPS also will be relegated to the J lounge, as those services do not have a F cabin.
Friends with benefits, then, yes, the SYD QFi F lounge awaits, if flying whY/Y/J.

 

[Hvr]

JfK, ORD and SFO all have trains to downtown so can avoid traffic.

As do BOS, SEA, DCA, and PHL.

 

[RichardMEL]

Friends with benefits, then, yes, the SYD QFi F lounge awaits, if flying whY/Y/J.

Would that be "Flounge with Benefits"?

Asking for a... uh... friend. I already have the benefits

 

[SYD]

I avoid LAX wherever possible, much prefer to enter the USA via DFW, JFK, ORD or SFO. Im not a fan of LA in general, the aiport less so. JfK, ORD and SFO all have trains to downtown so can avoid traffic.

As do BOS, SEA, DCA, and PHL.

Staying OT, Does DCA handle inbound international arrivals? I thought IAD (and BWI) did all the international stuff.

 

[dajop]

As do BOS, SEA, DCA, and PHL.

As do MIA & EWR. And even STL

 

[justinbrett]

and now IAD.

As do BOS, SEA, DCA, and PHL.

As do MIA & EWR. And even STL

Believe she was referring to airports you would use as a transit point from Australia. None of the ports you listed have service to Australia or NZ.

Staying OT, Does DCA handle inbound international arrivals? I thought IAD (and BWI) did all the international stuff.

International meaning Canada? Sure.

DCA is like LGA, it has a perimeter rule (longer flights should use IAD). They are more liberal with exemptions compared to LGA though

No chance in hell for flights to Australia.

 

[SYD]

AC would service most of those 1 stop via YVR. But we digress.

 

[rcn]

Speaking of SFO,

Qantas on track for long-awaited San Francisco return

After multiple delayed restarts, the trans-Pacific link will finally take off before the middle of the year.

www.executivetraveller.com

Looking forward to this

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Yes, I know, RichardMEL, you are one of them ones high up the QFF status tree, to put it that way.
Highest I got over 3 years was QFF SG.
Now that EK does'nt fly direct Aust - NZ a lot, its harder, and no, I am not a PC either (PointsClub).
Many SYD - AKL flights, many MEL - AKL flights in EK F, and also MEL - WLG/SYD - CHC, and I got to SG.
Back on topic, anyone dare to try what the OP is suggesting.
Or is it a "na, mate you go first".

 

[jpp42]

It's certainly getting better, but it still has a long way to go (and to be fair, I know they are working on it)

Yes, LAX is slowly improving, the current TBIT is a lot better than the previous one, and they are building a groundside people mover that will help remove things like rental car buses from the inner terminal loop. However, this won't solve the fundamental problems which is the lack of space in the main concourses (T1 to T8) - everything is just too cramped by modern standards. I feel like the only truly good solution would be an entirely new domestic terminal somewhere else on the campus - with all new approach roads designed to full modern standards - and ditch all of the current terminals except maybe TBIT (they could end up with a solution like Atlanta where international and domestic has different road approaches, but connected at airside). But that will cost billions that it doesn't make sense to spend.