General Virgin Australia Lounge Discussion

[Astro]

Does anyone know if the Melbourne lounges are open this week? I assume they are as I haven't read anything to suggest they aren't. Although few are flying at the moment.

 

[AIRwin]

New MEL lounge will be opening soon...

 

[Mattg]

This is the current state of the CNS lounge:



All the furniture is still there and the airport staff seemed to think it might open again soon, but weren’t sure when that might be.

I personally can’t understand why it isn’t open now.

 

[henrus]

This is the current state of the CNS lounge:

Closed into further notice

I guess it's better than the Darwin lounge which has become the staff room for the NT border control staff.

 

[Ghost Flyer]

Just checked in at VA in Adelaide and told the lounge is closed. First I knew of it! Not sure if Virgin have communicated the closure. I guess it makes sense with the reduction of flights, but would have been nice to know before I arrived at the airport. Did anyone get notification from VA about any lounge closures?

 

[AIRwin]

Not sure if Virgin have communicated the closure.

Looks like it was published on the website:

Lounges

Make your next trip to the airport an enjoyable one by experiencing the Virgin Australia Lounge.

www.virginaustralia.com

 

[Mattg]

Just checked in at VA in Adelaide and told the lounge is closed. First I knew of it! Not sure if Virgin have communicated the closure. I guess it makes sense with the reduction of flights, but would have been nice to know before I arrived at the airport. Did anyone get notification from VA about any lounge closures?

The lounges normally close for a week or two if there are lockdowns or other government restrictions. But since the lockdown in SA has ended, I would've thought the lounge would be reopened?

I can't see any mention on the VA website that the ADL lounge is currently closed.

Edit: Looks like there is a notice on the old website, under "locations".

 

[Ghost Flyer]

Looks like it was published on the website:

Lounges

Make your next trip to the airport an enjoyable one by experiencing the Virgin Australia Lounge.

www.virginaustralia.com

Thanks for that. Can’t remember the last time I used the website, probably should check more often

 

[Carrots]

Back in June when in Cairns, it was interesting to see that the lounge signage was still up upstairs where you enter the lounges.

Perhaps I'm being too optimistic about a reopening, it could just be the airport hasn't bothered to replace it with blank signage.

 

[AIRwin]

Edit: Looks like there is a notice on the old website, under "locations".

The notice now appears at the top of each lounge if it is closed:

Domestic lounge access

Explore our array of domestic lounge locations at Virgin Australia.

www.virginaustralia.com

 

[TMP]

Interesting that "operational requirements" are now also listed as a reason for closure. Gives VA more wriggle room to delay opening. Reckon they might try and hold off reopening Melbourne until the newly upgraded lounge is ready.

 

[AIRwin]

Reckon they might try and hold off reopening Melbourne until the newly upgraded lounge is ready.

And more flights reinstated with current border restrictions...

 

[Mattg]

Wow, so the CBR and PER lounges are now the only VA lounges in the whole network which are actually open!

 

[oz_ally]

I transitted through Brisbane on my way to Darwin on Monday. Lounge was open but takeaway only. Minimal options. I was able to get a barista coffee and only food I think was pots of “fresh” fruit (did not taste good), banana or raspberry muffins, apples and regular toast but no toasties. Didn’t bother me too much on the way because I only had 30 mins until boarding but on the way back I have a few hours wait. Things could be worse I guess. At least I can grab a free coffee ️

 

[Muppet501st]

I transitted through Brisbane on my way to Darwin on Monday. Lounge was open but takeaway only. Minimal options. I was able to get a barista coffee and only food I think was pots of “fresh” fruit (did not taste good), banana or raspberry muffins, apples and regular toast but no toasties. Didn’t bother me too much on the way because I only had 30 mins until boarding but on the way back I have a few hours wait. Things could be worse I guess. At least I can grab a free coffee ️

Thats the way its been in BNE everytime there is lockdown, and QF close their lounge all together.

 

[oz_ally]

Thats the way its been in BNE everytime there is lockdown, and QF close their lounge all together.

Ohhh really. Makes sense I guess. This was my first time having that experience. I have to transit via Melbourne and Brisbane on my way home and Melbourne lounge is closed so at least I can still get a coffee and muffin in Brisbane lounge.

 

[AIRwin]

New MEL lounge has opened:

Virgin Australia re-opens new-look Melbourne Lounge and launches new menu

newsroom.virginaustralia.com

 

[henrus]

New MEL lounge has opened:

I know wonder about SYD, OOL and CBR.

I'd assume SYD has opened today as well and perhaps CBR but I guess OOL will remain shut until MEL/SYD flights resume?

 

[jase05]

I know wonder about SYD, OOL and CBR.

I'd assume SYD has opened today as well and perhaps CBR but I guess OOL will remain shut until MEL/SYD flights resume?

OOL open apparently

 

[Jousams]

Visited SYD lounge this morning. Can confirm its open.