Qantas Lounges will begin reopening from 1 November 2021

[Princess Fiona]

Hmm.

Flying QR J denied access to qf f lounge.
Thought they were allowing J pax to access F lounge since J lounge is closed. But no luck

QF are allowing their own J Pax/Gold/QF Club to access the Flounge as the J lounge isn’t open.

What arrangements QR have made for J pax as the J lounge for OW J pax is closed is a matter for them and you should have been advised at check-in what they were, or given a voucher in lieu of lounge access.

 

[henrus]

There's nothing open for BNE international at the moment is there? Flying in 2 weeks, Emirates J.

Plaza Premium lounge is opening for Emirates flights (Tue, Fri and Sat). Emirates is currently using them as the contract lounge.

 

[Amanad78]

Plaza Premium lounge is opening for Emirates flights (Tue, Fri and Sat). Emirates is currently using them as the contract lounge.

Oh excellent, thank you, I am travelling on Xmas Eve which is a Friday so I may be in luck!

 

[aikman]

Have the QF lounges gone back to self service on food yet?

 

[Telemachus]

Oh excellent, thank you, I am travelling on Xmas Eve which is a Friday so I may be in luck!

@Amanad78: slightly OT for this thread but as EK pax you and I are also in luck for lounge access in transit at DXB next week. EK tweeted on 9 Dec that all their T3 premium lounges (7 in total I think) are now open after a long period with just the J & F lounges in Concourse B operating. There is independent corroboration in a couple of threads on FT. This should reduce lounge congestion and it’s good anyway to have options other than the J lounge in Concourse B. Practical choice of lounge can depend, though, on duration of transit, gates for arriving and connecting flights, and one’s willingness to hike around the vast T3. Have a safe journey.

 

[Amanad78]

@Amanad78: slightly OT for this thread but as EK pax you and I are also in luck for lounge access in transit at DXB next week. EK tweeted on 9 Dec that all their T3 premium lounges (7 in total I think) are now open after a long period with just the J & F lounges in Concourse B operating. There is independent corroboration in a couple of threads on FT. This should reduce lounge congestion and it’s good anyway to have options other than the J lounge in Concourse B. Practical choice of lounge can depend, though, on duration of transit, gates for arriving and connecting flights, and one’s willingness to hike around the vast T3. Have a safe journey.

Thanks you @Telemachus
Only a short transit of 2h10m so I guess I will go to the closest lounge in T3 (haven't been via Dubai before, looking forward to it)

 

[serfty]

I note the Lounge status page was updated yesterday. The following International are now opening for Qantas flights:

International lounges

Darwin International Transit Lounge, Melbourne International First Lounge (3 Hours before QF9/QF35/QF93)¶, Sydney International First Lounge ¥, Singapore International Business Lounge (4 Hours Prior to QF*QF), The Qantas International London Lounge (6:00 am to 2:00 pm) and Los Angeles International Business Lounge (3pm to 8.45pm).

¥ Varies

¶ Subsequent anecdotes indicate Melbourne International First is also open from 7:50pm on the evenings that QF93 to LAX operates. (Edited)

 

[aus_flyer]

I note the Lounge status page was updated yesterday. The following International are now opening for Qantas flights:

International lounges

Darwin International Transit Lounge, Melbourne International First Lounge (3 Hourse before QF9/QF35), Sydney International First Lounge ¥, Singapore International Business Lounge (4 Hours Prior to QF*QF), The Qantas International London Lounge (6:00 am to 2:00 pm) and Los Angeles International Business Lounge (3pm to 8.45pm).

¥ Varies

I'm a bit puzzled by the SYD times... Does the lounge actually shut for ~1 hour between SIN and LHR flights? Seems odd.

 

[serfty]

I'm a bit puzzled by the SYD times... Does the lounge actually shut for ~1 hour between SIN and LHR flights? Seems odd.

Even more interesting is the HNL flight 103 which leaves 7:20pm. Is it really going to open just 35 minutes before that flight boards?

 

[RichardMEL]

Sad face for our bosses having to slum it in the J lounges eh

oh the humanity! Will SOMEONE think of the children?!!!

 

[Virgin Bart]

I note the Lounge status page was updated yesterday. The following International are now opening for Qantas flights:

International lounges

Darwin International Transit Lounge, Melbourne International First Lounge (3 Hourse before QF9/QF35), Sydney International First Lounge ¥, Singapore International Business Lounge (4 Hours Prior to QF*QF), The Qantas International London Lounge (6:00 am to 2:00 pm) and Los Angeles International Business Lounge (3pm to 8.45pm).

¥ Varies

This seems to indicate MEL Flounge is closed for the QF LAX departure. Surely not?!

 

[serfty]

This seems to indicate MEL Flounge is closed for the QF LAX departure. Surely not?!

One would think so, but that is what is currently on the web page. QF93 is currently scheduled for 10:55pm departure. Since it only resumed today, the lounge hours will indeed change to reflect that and they will update the site soon.

Melbourne International First Lounge | Qantas.com

 

[Virgin Bart]

One would think so, but that is what is currently on the web page:

Melbourne International First Lounge | Qantas.com
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Saw that, too. Thanks. I wonder if they just haven't updated it - the first MEL LAX flight is tonight.

Does anyone have the phone number for the Flounge in MEL? Might as well call them direct.

 

[Virgin Bart]

Saw that, too. Thanks. I wonder if they just haven't updated it - the first MEL LAX flight is tonight.

Does anyone have the phone number for the Flounge in MEL? Might as well call them direct.

For anyone wondering - can confirm 100% that the Flounge *will* open for LAX flight. Lady at reception said 7:50pm opening.

 

[AIRwin]

There's nothing open for BNE international at the moment is there? Flying in 2 weeks, Emirates J.

My friend is at the Plaza Premium Lounge in BNE tonight before her EK flight and has reported that drinks are free but described the food options as awful:

 

[jakeseven7]

My friend is at the Plaza Premium Lounge in BNE tonight before her EK flight and has reported that drinks are free but described the food options as awful:
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That looks like a dog took a cough in the Bain-Marie let’s be honest

 

[Amanad78]

That looks like a dog took a cough in the Bain-Marie let’s be honest

Hope it's improved by Friday. Will probably just drink and wait for dinner on the flight (menu looks pretty good)

 

[justinbrett]

Even more interesting is the HNL flight 103 which leaves 7:20pm. Is it really going to open just 35 minutes before that flight boards?

And there’s no lounge for QF104 pax either. QF lounge still says closed and AA/JL lounge doesn’t open until an hour after departure (1100).

 

[serfty]

In MEL Domestic Business lounge this morning I note the QP is also open.

Looking at another thread, this has been the case for a week (and SYD Domestic as well).

I'm in the QF Lounge thread

I am in MEL J lounge until QF691 boards a bit after 1600.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[aus_flyer]

Unfortunately appears travellers on QF codeshare on FJ for SYD-NAN won't have lounge access until just before departure.