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[Angela Todorovic]

Hi All
New member here, just joined prior to a huge European Trip in July. Fly QF Melb to LHR return and hope to do some driving in UK and train travel through Europe to Belgrade. Any tips would be useful.
I have booked Economy Flex and paid for exit row seats, applying for upgrade to Business, but told unlikely to happen.

 

[Dr Ralph]

Welcome to AFF.

 

[Dmac59]

A warm welcome to AFF @Angela Todorovic

 

[Steady]

Welcome aboard @Angela Todorovic

 

[Flyerwin]

Welcome to AFF!

 

[Angela Todorovic]

Thanks all
I am curious if it’s worthwhile getting Qantas Club Membership? We have two hours in Singapore before a 14 hour flight to LHR

 

[knagelli]

Welcome to AFF family @Angela Todorovic

I am not really sure getting QC membership will help in getting the upgrade , assuming that was your query.

 

[Angela Todorovic]

Welcome to AFF family @Angela Todorovic

I am not really sure getting QC membership will help in getting the upgrade , assuming that was your query.

No, I wondered if I purchased the club (just for me) then invite my Husband into the lounge whilst we are in transit QF1 & QF2 for two hours. we can freshen up etc. as we have no interest in wondering through the airports

 

[Angela Todorovic]

No, I wondered if I purchased the club (just for me) then invite my Husband into the lounge whilst we are in transit QF1 & QF2 for two hours. we can freshen up etc. as we have no interest in wondering through the airports

We arrive in Singapore at 9.30pm departing 11.30pm then on return arrives 5.30pm departing 7.30pm

 

[RB001]

Another welcome to AFF, @Angela Todorovic !

As to your QC question - if you're coming back from LHR, the flight to SIN is almost as long!
I see that you're thinking of the Qantas lounge access along the way. That really depends on what value you place on various features that are important to you.
On a return trip, you'd be looking at up to 4 lounge visits. (SYD, SIN then LHR, SIN)

The asking price of QC is quite steep if this were your only purpose for it in the 12 months of membership. There is the new-ish flexible membership - you'd both need to join (x 2 joining fee) as that level doesn't allow guests, whereas regular QC allows the one.

Perhaps one of the pay-per-visit lounges might be a better fit? I believe the is a Plaza Premium in T1.

 

[Big John]

Welcome aboard, Angela !

 

[Angela Todorovic]

Another welcome to AFF, @Angela Todorovic !

As to your QC question - if you're coming back from LHR, the flight to SIN is almost as long!
I see that you're thinking of the Qantas lounge access along the way. That really depends on what value you place on various features that are important to you.
On a return trip, you'd be looking at up to 4 lounge visits. (SYD, SIN then LHR, SIN)

The asking price of QC is quite steep if this were your only purpose for it in the 12 months of membership. There is the new-ish flexible membership - you'd both need to join (x 2 joining fee) as that level doesn't allow guests, whereas regular QC allows the one.

Perhaps one of the pay-per-visit lounges might be a better fit? I believe the is a Plaza Premium in T1.

Thanks, any experience with Priority Pass?

 

[BenG]

Welcome aboard @Angela Todorovic

 

[RB001]

Thanks, any experience with Priority Pass?

Not personally - my status gets me through at these ports, and beyond thanks to oneworld partners.
There are plenty on here that will be PP-savvy, and of course there's a thread for that (with article!)

 

[DC3]

Welcome to AFF

 

[drron]

A warm welcome to AFF @Angela Todorovic . Best wishes for your trip. Hopefully many memories and no problems.

 

[c07c07y]

Hello and welcome!

Does seem a bit steep to purchase a qclub if your only use is limited to those 2 hour windows in Singapore.

Have you considered guest passes that come with some credit cards? Most come with 2 passes annually, there are the Qantas branded ones or some that provide access to others via programs like Priority Pass or LoungeKey. Or you can also get 2 Qantas ones if you can hit Points Club.

Thanks, any experience with Priority Pass?

Yes, there are multiple lounges available at each terminal in Changi, 3 in Qantas T1 and even one outside at Jewel. Check the website for features/details...