Lounge Access on Arrival as QF Elite?

[Beano]

Has anyone tried it in International?

 

[RichardMEL]

Has anyone tried it in International?

Not a thing. Domestic only.

Plus, in most setups bar a place like SIN or LAX(on a dom flight into), one has no physical access to a int lounge on arrival - certainly in Australia.

One could, I presume, access a dom lounge on arrival from an international flight eg AKL-SYD.

 

[SYD]

Not a thing. Domestic only.

Plus, in most setups bar a place like SIN or LAX(on a dom flight into), one has no physical access to a int lounge on arrival - certainly in Australia.

One could, I presume, access a dom lounge on arrival from an international flight eg AKL-SYD.

In theory ADL but oh, wait…that’s a hypothetical example.

 

[justinbrett]

I mean I think if you really wanted to go through security and you had no bags, you could get into the domestic J lounges even without a connecting flight.

 

[pjm99au]

Hi. Somewhat related query. QFF SG flying AA domestic in First connecting in LAX to a QF flight. Can they access the QF first lounge in LAX or just the J lounge?

 

[RichardMEL]

Hi. Somewhat related query. QFF SG flying AA domestic in First connecting in LAX to a QF flight. Can they access the QF first lounge in LAX or just the J lounge?

J as a Gold., unless flying F out.

Domestic "F" is irrelevant.

 

[SYD]

Hi. Somewhat related query. QFF SG flying AA domestic in First connecting in LAX to a QF flight. Can they access the QF first lounge in LAX or just the J lounge?

No, just the QF J lounge but you can also access the AA Flagship lounge (which will be closer to your inbound flight).

 

[eric2011]

Not an Elite but travelling in J can you get in on arrival to SYD Dom

 

[RichardMEL]

Not an Elite but travelling in J can you get in on arrival to SYD Dom

No, that is not a perk of J (unlike VA)

 

[eric2011]

No, that is not a perk of J (unlike VA)

Thanks, I think I have asked before but getting old and forgetful.

 

[kangarooflyer88]

Hi. Somewhat related query. QFF SG flying AA domestic in First connecting in LAX to a QF flight. Can they access the QF first lounge in LAX or just the J lounge?

They cannot access the QF First lounge as they are not departing on a First class flight from LAX nor do they hold OneWorld Emerald (i.e. Qantas Platinum) status. With that being said, it is worth noting that they do have a very good perk as being a QFF Gold, namely they can access American Airlines lounges on departure and on arrival when travelling domestically with AA or Alaska. They can also access Alaska lounges on departure even for domestic flights. Lastly, at LAX, they do have an option. Yes they can choose to use the Qantas Business class lounge at the international terminal, but they also can use the American Airlines Flagship lounge located in terminal 4 (near the international terminal). I have been to both the AA Flagship lounge and the Qantas Business lounge at LAX and would argue that the AA lounge is quieter and has better amenities. For instance, the Flagship lounge stocks a wide variety of beverages in the cooler (including Redbull, if that's your thing).

-RooFlyer88

 

[sap1l]

I just got rejected on-arrival access at the Sydney QP. Lounge dragon had “never heard of on-arrival access”.

No problems at the Dom J lounge, where the attendants agreed that I should have been allowed in the QP as well.

I wasn’t bothered to go back and argue at the QP - I went there first because my friend was already parked there, but I brought her into the Dom J instead.

I’m surprised that the QP rejected access, but perhaps most people go straight to the Dom J.

 

[RichardMEL]

I just got rejected on-arrival access at the Sydney QP. Lounge dragon had “never heard of on-arrival access”.

No problems at the Dom J lounge, where the attendants agreed that I should have been allowed in the QP as well.

I wasn’t bothered to go back and argue at the QP - I went there first because my friend was already parked there, but I brought her into the Dom J instead.

I’m surprised that the QP rejected access, but perhaps most people go straight to the Dom J.

Most likely because on arrival access is for WP and above, who would not normally go to the QP so perhaps the agent was confused or just didn't know the policy since very few, if any, would look to exercise it there.

 

[Beano]

I just got rejected on-arrival access at the Sydney QP. Lounge dragon had “never heard of on-arrival access”.

No problems at the Dom J lounge, where the attendants agreed that I should have been allowed in the QP as well.

I wasn’t bothered to go back and argue at the QP - I went there first because my friend was already parked there, but I brought her into the Dom J instead.

I’m surprised that the QP rejected access, but perhaps most people go straight to the Dom J.

Perhaps DOM J are more used to get "on-arrival" pax.? After all you need the status to get on-arrival access, so why go to QP?

 

[CaptJCool]

Perhaps DOM J are more used to get "on-arrival" pax.? After all you need the status to get on-arrival access, so why go to QP?

I used to love that perk especially in Sydney
In Adelaide one would need assume the ordinary lounge (since there’s been no J lounge) was closed by 8pm after the last QF flight of the day but occasionally could Nick in upon arrival - no issues there

I’m old enough to remember anytime WP - that was a few good parties with friends kinda gig that we indulged in every now and then

Now you can’t even take in a friend who’s not flying. Pfft

 

[sudoer]

why go to QP?

They already answered this - their friend was in the QP ...

 

[Beano]

Does "on-arrival access" include a guest?

 

[sudoer]

Does "on-arrival access" include a guest?

Yeah I have guested on arrival before - pretty sure it's the usual +2.

But their friend had arrived before them by the sounds of it.

 

[Beano]

Yeah I have guested on arrival before - pretty sure it's the usual +2.

But their friend had arrived before them by the sounds of it.

They both got into DOM J, so problem solved! I must try that next time.

 

[sap1l]

Most likely because on arrival access is for WP and above, who would not normally go to the QP so perhaps the agent was confused or just didn't know the policy since very few, if any, would look to exercise it there.

Perhaps DOM J are more used to get "on-arrival" pax.?

Yep, I believe this is the reason as well.

Does "on-arrival access" include a guest?

Yes, you should have your normal guest allowance. I had no problems guesting my friend - she was on a different QF flight departing SYD.

But their friend had arrived before them by the sounds of it.

She did, but she doesn’t have access to the Dom J, so I guested her in.