Lounge Access Help Desk

[admin]

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.)

 

[JohnK]

I would suggest the CX Pier J lounge as being the pick for the HKG-BNE flight.

And we'll always disagree on that one. In my opinion food much better quality in the EK lounge.

 

[serfty]

After four very similar EK lounges I would take CX as a breath of fresh air.

Fair enough - but I was specific re F&B .... you can't eat a vista .... or a breath of fresh air ...

 

[Happy Trails]

I'm on QF HKG-BNE.

Sorry, I misread your post.
Please ignore my earlier reply.

 

[ajd]

I'll have to find out and report back

Can now confirm that the VA MEL T3 lounge staff happily accepted it with no questions.

 

[rfur78]

upcoming trip on SIA to japan with wife and 2 kids (under 12), wondering on access rules as a VA gold.

thanks in advance

 

[raz25]

Booked on Malaysian Airlines First class through Qantas 2 months ago. Flying in Jan. Now that Malaysian airlines have re-branded their First Class to 'Business Suites' will I still get Qantas F Lounge access?

 

[Avidflyer]

Hello members,
Seeking some advice.
I’m flying Jetstar to Sydney on Christmas evening, and have an eight hour wait overnight to meet up with friends on Boxing Day.
I have Virgin lounge access and AMEX lounge access. If I book accommodation and allowing for travel time I would only have prob six hours at a motel.
Any suggestions of how to fill this time as I’m not familiar with Sydney at all.
Thanks

 

[serfty]

Booked on Malaysian Airlines First class through Qantas 2 months ago. Flying in Jan. Now that Malaysian airlines have re-branded their First Class to 'Business Suites' will I still get Qantas F Lounge access?

Sadly, no - according from this post from @DavidFlynn on FT:

Originally Posted by djsflynn
Just an update to this: MH has corrected its info on lounge access, the exec I interviewed for the article emailed me overnight to say that she was wrong about partner lounge access – from December 12, Business Suites passengers will not have access to Oneworld partner first class lounges (eg QF SYD), only to the MH First Class lounges (which in the case of KUL is losing the First Class Golden Lounge brand and being renamed as the a Business Suite Golden Lounge).

 

[serfty]

Seeking some advice.

What time are you arriving into Sydney?

 

[JohnK]

If I book accommodation and allowing for travel time I would only have prob six hours at a motel.

Not everyone's cup of tea but Ibis is walking distance from SYD T2/T3. Small rooms but I find it ok for a nice sleep.

A few other hotels within walking distance but could be more expensive.

 

[daft009]

Sadly, no - according from this post from @DavidFlynn on FT:

you would think as he's redeemed on the original F based points redemption, they should allow it?

 

[Avidflyer]

What time are you arriving into Sydney?

Serfty.....10:00 pm Arrival into Sydney.

 

[serfty]

Serfty.....10:00 pm Arrival into Sydney.

If domestic then the lounges will be closed.

Are you flying anywhere the next day (although that's likely moot)?

 

[Avidflyer]

Thanks for reply Serfly, but am sailing for the day, then back to airport.

 

[serfty]

Thanks for reply Serfly, but am sailing for the day, then back to airport.

Well no lounge access - there's a newish "ibis budget" a 10 minute walk from the east of T2.

 

[Avidflyer]

Thanks Serfty, accommodation booked!
Merry Christmas

 

[Pushka]

I think I’m fine. 2 Emeralds (QF WP) flying J on CX into HK then J on Royal Jordanian into Amman. Am I going to be happy? We have 6 hours to fill.

 

[wannabeinvestmentbanker]

I think I’m fine. 2 Emeralds (QF WP) flying J on CX into HK then J on Royal Jordanian into Amman. Am I going to be happy? We have 6 hours to fill.

I think you'll survive the 6 hours ..with that much time I'd probably spend a little time in a cabana to soak away the first flight, have some champagne whilst plane watching (best tarmac views apart from QF), walk over to QF (if open) to have a laugh and another drink and then spend most of the time in the Pier where I'd book a quick massage on arrival and potentially get a day room if any available to relax in peace.

 

[Pushka]

I think you'll survive the 6 hours ..with that much time I'd probably spend a little time in a cabana to soak away the first flight, have some champagne whilst plane watching (best tarmac views apart from QF), walk over to QF (if open) to have a laugh and another drink and then spend most of the time in the Pier where I'd book a quick massage on arrival and potentially get a day room if any available to relax in peace.

So you are saying I will be able to get into the Pier? I never seem to be able to find the correct Qantas lounge and end up in this pokey thing with barely any food.

 

[jase05]

So you are saying I will be able to get into the Pier? I never seem to be able to find the correct Qantas lounge and end up in this pokey thing with barely any food.

Absolutely you will get access to the Pier F lounge. When we went through in October I had planned to visit other lounges but found it too good to leave so just camped there until the flight.