Lounge Access Help Desk

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Background to this thread
We have noticed an increase in the posting of questions regarding what Airport Lounges are available at specific airports when travelling on specific airlines. While one can be assured of access at the airline lounge when travelling on that airline (provided you have Lounge membership), thing start to get complex when travelling on a codeshare or partner airline.

Posting Guidelines
Please post your questions about Lounge access in this thread. Be sure to include the airline you are travelling on, the airport (and terminal, if known), and any Airline Status or Airport Lounge membership programs you have.

When answering questions, please include the original question. This will assist in readability and management of the thread.

(Special thanks to Princess Fiona for suggesting this new thread.)

 

[dairyfloss]

Hi all, a bit confused by info on the qantas website.
I am Gold FF
Flying Syd - LAX with husband (no status) and 2 kids 15 and 12 on AA (booked on qantas but AA flight number)
Return LAX - Mel on QF

1) Can we all access Sydney Qantas International Lounge given AA flight number
2) My reading is that only 2 of us will get in to OneWorld lounge at TBIT but website does suggest might be able to get 2 kids in

Thanks.

Assuming you are flying Y, then you can take 1 guest + 2 children 17 or under into the QF J lounge departing SYD, but sadly, as the LAX lounge is not a QF operated lounge, you are under the less generous oneworld rules on the return / coming back, and can only guest one person, with the kids also counted as guests. You might get lucky, and others may have different advice.

Cheers,
Matt.

 

[JamieK]

Assuming you are flying Y, then you can take 1 guest + 2 children 17 or under into the QF J lounge departing SYD, but sadly, as the LAX lounge is not a QF operated lounge, you are under the less generous oneworld rules on the return / coming back, and can only guest one person, with the kids also counted as guests. You might get lucky, and others may have different advice.

Cheers,
Matt.

Ta

 

[Mwenenzi]

Assuming you are flying Y, then you can take 1 guest + 2 children 17 or under into the QF J lounge departing SYD, but sadly, as the LAX lounge is not a QF operated lounge, you are under the less generous oneworld rules on the return / coming back, and can only guest one person, with the kids also counted as guests. You might get lucky, and others may have different advice..

QF LAX business lounge is QF operated. As stated on the QF web site. Have read is owned by QF, BA & CX, but not 100% certain. (as link below)

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-lounges/all-qantas-airport-lounges/airport-lounge-locations.html/lax/International%20Business%20Lounge.html

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-lounges/qantas-lounge-access-eligibility.html#international-business-lounge

Always seem to be some issues with this lounge and the QF Flounge. Many USA domsetic travellers try to enter, but by the rules do not have access. Numerous comments of AFF and FT about the QF staff at the lounge entrance.

Airport Lounges: oneworld Lounges & Airport Lounge Access

Enjoy airport lounge access at nearly 700 airport lounges worldwide through your oneworld Priority tier. Exceptions may apply.

www.oneworld.com

Oneworld has as "The Los Angeles Business Lounge ". Not as a QF lounge. (so a slight difference to the QF web site)
Oneworld made a big splash on the first Oneworld lounge, recently opened in ICN. As opposed to an airline operated lounge.

Review: Qantas International Business Lounge, Los Angeles

Step inside the only Qantas lounge co-owned by British Airways and Cathay Pacific – the International Business Lounge here in Los Angeles.

www.pointhacks.com.au

You probably know what to expect in a typical Qantas Business Lounge. But what if there was a Qantas lounge also co-owned by British Airways and Cathay Pacific? Well, that’s exactly what you’ll find here in Los Angeles. The three airlines share the (rather hefty) LAX rent bill, while Qantas takes the reins in running the Los Angeles Business Lounge.
<snip>

 

[dairyfloss]

QF LAX business lounge is QF operated. As stated on the QF web site. Have read is owned by QF, BA & CX, but not 100% certain. (as link below)

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-lounges/all-qantas-airport-lounges/airport-lounge-locations.html/lax/International%20Business%20Lounge.html

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-lounges/qantas-lounge-access-eligibility.html#international-business-lounge

Always seem to be some issues with this lounge and the QF Flounge. Many USA domsetic travellers try to enter, but by the rules do not have access. Numerous comments of AFF and FT about the QF staff at the lounge entrance.

Airport Lounges: oneworld Lounges & Airport Lounge Access

Enjoy airport lounge access at nearly 700 airport lounges worldwide through your oneworld Priority tier. Exceptions may apply.

www.oneworld.com

Oneworld has as "The Los Angeles Business Lounge ". Not as a QF lounge. (so a slight difference to the QF web site)
Oneworld made a big splash on the first Oneworld lounge, recently opened in ICN. As opposed to an airline operated lounge.

Review: Qantas International Business Lounge, Los Angeles

Step inside the only Qantas lounge co-owned by British Airways and Cathay Pacific – the International Business Lounge here in Los Angeles.

www.pointhacks.com.au

Yeah - TLDR... it's very complicated!

Our peices said.... I just found something on the QFF Lounge eligibility and access section under children that will please @JamieK . The LAX business lounge is definitely considered an 'Associated Lounge', and why I had been quite sure that oneworld rules would apply, but the note against the tilde (~) on that specifcally calls out the LAX lounge as having the child allowance that Qantas would offer in it's own lounges; happy days!


~ Except for the oneworld lounge at Tom Bradley International Terminal, where Qantas members are allowed two children up to 18 years of age.

This is the page & section, for future reference (or to show to the lounge hosts, in case they argue it):

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-lounges/access.html#children

Cheers,
Matt.

 

[DC3]

… as the LAX lounge is not a QF operated lounge, you are under the less generous oneworld rules …

 

[dairyfloss]

Yeah, later realised it's operated by, but not owned and operated by... it's considered an 'Associated lounge' by QF, per the access page

 

[smckay]

I can’t find a yay or nay on this.
My sister is on a J reward Syd-Akl. Can she guest her bestie flying in Y on same flight into the Sydney J lounge? Or does the bestie need a lounge pass gifted? QF are a bit vague on rewards flights eligibility.

 

[Princess Fiona]

I can’t find a yay or nay on this.
My sister is on a J reward Syd-Akl. Can she guest her bestie flying in Y on same flight into the Sydney J lounge? Or does the bestie need a lounge pass gifted? QF are a bit vague on rewards flights eligibility.

No vagueness. She can guest one person into the lounge. Does not matter whether a revenue or Award ticket.
Qantas Lounge Access

 

[smckay]

No vagueness. She can guest one person into the lounge. Does not matter whether a revenue or Award ticket.
Qantas Lounge Access

Thanks. Didn’t want her to lob and be embarrassed if the allowance for J was not for awards. QF is miserable about most other things, half expected this to be one such area.

 

[KellieW]

Hi all, we are 4 PAX flying QR ADL-DOH-CDG in a few days and trying to sort lounge access in DOH. I am VA Platinum, and per the VA website I know I am entitled to entry + one guest. I would like to buy an additional 2 access for my (16 year old) children. VA have given us a list of lounges, but I don't know which lounge we will be given on check in. I tried calling QR but they said VA wasn't One World and therefore ineligible... Would it be safe to purchase Al Mourjan - South?

 

[Le_Champion]

Will I be able to access the LAX business lounge with a QC membership obtained through PointsClub+ ? Flying on QF metal in premium economy

 

[dairyfloss]

Will I be able to access the LAX business lounge with a QC membership obtained through PointsClub+ ? Flying on QF metal in premium economy

Yes - though it is technically a oneworld lounge (an Affiliated Lounge), rather than a Qantas Lounge, there are arrangements for Qantas Club members here, when flying on QF or AA. Note that Qantas Club lounge invites & passes are not accepted at this lounge.

 

[JamieK]

Assuming you are flying Y, then you can take 1 guest + 2 children 17 or under into the QF J lounge departing SYD, but sadly, as the LAX lounge is not a QF operated lounge, you are under the less generous oneworld rules on the return / coming back, and can only guest one person, with the kids also counted as guests. You might get lucky, and others may have different advice.

Cheers,
Matt.

Just FYI that as we are on AA ticketed flight we were denied entry for 1 guest + 2 children as they said they use AA policy for AA coded tix (even though booked via qantas). Therefore could only guest 1 of the three. Cheerd

 

[dairyfloss]

@JamieK

Just FYI that as we are on AA ticketed flight we were denied entry for 1 guest + 2 children as they said they use AA policy for AA coded tix (even though booked via qantas). Therefore could only guest 1 of the three. Cheerd

Really? Sorry to hear that. The site's rules don't appear to preclude additional child guests in that note, only at AA/EK owned lounges, but them's the brakes, I guess.

 

[Captain Halliday]

For WP using QF lounge on arrival benefit, does the guesting eligibility apply?

 

[Daver6]

For WP using QF lounge on arrival benefit, does the guesting eligibility apply?

Not sure if officially or not, but I've brought MrsDaver6 into the PER J lounge on arrival without issue.

 

[MelbFlyer]

I've got a QF domestic flight in a few days time from MEL - I've got 1 lounge access pass that I can link - is the MEL domestic lounge worth it? (I've only been to the international lounge and that isn't really worth it)

 

[serfty]

Hi all, we are 4 PAX flying QR ADL-DOH-CDG in a few days and trying to sort lounge access in DOH. I am VA Platinum, and per the VA website I know I am entitled to entry + one guest. I would like to buy an additional 2 access for my (16 year old) children. VA have given us a list of lounges, but I don't know which lounge we will be given on check in. I tried calling QR but they said VA wasn't One World and therefore ineligible... Would it be safe to purchase Al Mourjan - South?

VA lounge web page:

International lounge access

Discover our network of partner airline-operated lounges, available for access when traveling on flights operated by our esteemed international partners.

www.virginaustralia.com

Lounge eligibility​

Velocity Frequent Flyer guests who are eligible to enter Qatar lounges & Qatar third party lounges will need to collect an invitation to enter the lounge from Qatar check-in staff at the international departure port prior to clearing immigration.

Seems your children are two old for free access:

• *For QR operated lounges in DOH only, eligible members are permitted 1 guest + children (aged 2-11 years)

You can purchase access here:

https://www.qatarairways.com/en-au/lounges/worldwide.html

@KellieW Tell us how it goes ...

 

[Flyfrequently]

I've got a QF domestic flight in a few days time from MEL - I've got 1 lounge access pass that I can link - is the MEL domestic lounge worth it? (I've only been to the international lounge and that isn't really worth it)

MEL D lounge is better than QP, still looks pretty tired but IME less frenetic than the pub.
Depending on what time of day, you will get a better lunch offering with the Spice Bar. Will be there in 8 weeks so curious to hear of other's recent experiences.
Let us know what you decide @MelbFlyer

 

[MelbFlyer]

MEL D lounge is better than QP, still looks pretty tired but IME less frenetic than the pub.
Depending on what time of day, you will get a better lunch offering with the Spice Bar. Will be there in 8 weeks so curious to hear of other's recent experiences.
Let us know what you decide @MelbFlyer

Thanks @Flyfrequently - I've just linked my invitation to my booking as I'll be getting 2 more lounge passes in July anyway.

My flight is departing between 6-7pm so I'll be there around 4:30-5pm onwards.

Will let you know how it goes.