QF F lounge Closures in '06 (Sydney & Melbourne)

[Kiwi Flyer]

Hope that has improved by Sunday when I will be there.....

Likewise .

 

[moa999]

Considering a 74/73 run on an upcoming sunday

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

Considering a 74/73 run on an upcoming sunday

I wonder just how many AFFers will be considering doing this?

 

[meloz]

Interestingly enough, they always ask for your name or boarding pass for food and drinks. Hmmmmm

I was informed Sofitel are running the lounge. Perhaps this is related to their payement as part of the contract.

Meloz

 

[Febs]

**EDIT**
Interestingly enough, they always ask for your name or boarding pass for food and drinks. Hmmmmm

Apologies if I missed it before, but were you there as an F passenger, or a OW Emerald?

Could it be that they're planning on providing the meals free to F passengers only, and others have to pay?

..and on that note, what about the spa? I read that all the treatments (massages and whatnot) are free, but is that for everyone within the lounge, or just F passengers?

Cheers,
- Febs.

 

[Keith009]

Apologies if I missed it before, but were you there as an F passenger, or a OW Emerald?

Could it be that they're planning on providing the meals free to F passengers only, and others have to pay?

..and on that note, what about the spa? I read that all the treatments (massages and whatnot) are free, but is that for everyone within the lounge, or just F passengers?

I was under the impression that the only thing non QF F passengers miss out on is the porter service. And possibly less priority when it comes to booking spa treatments?

Maybe they invoice your meal and the other stuff to your FFP and/or the airline you're actually flying with?

 

[tuapekastar]

**EDIT**
Interestingly enough, they always ask for your name or boarding pass for food and drinks. Hmmmmm

I've never set foot in an F lounge, but I imagine, based on J lounge experience (open food, bar etc.) this would be a little disconcerting...almost like there's a quota, or someone is checking every time you consume something, that you're entitled to it. Probably nothing sinister, but I suspect it would detract from, rather than enhance, the experience (no matter what the reason).

 

[kpc]

Considering a 74/73 run on an upcoming sunday

For those of us who are not QF WP, can you buy or redeem a F seat on QF 74/73 bet Syd and Mel, to access the lounge?

 

[simongr]

I've never set foot in an F lounge, but I imagine, based on J lounge experience (open food, bar etc.) this would be a little disconcerting...almost like there's a quota, or someone is checking every time you consume something, that you're entitled to it. Probably nothing sinister, but I suspect it would detract from, rather than enhance, the experience (no matter what the reason).

Not sure I would read that into it - it would depend if it was the same bar staff each time. I would assume that they are checking so that they know where you are and are ready to gently usher to the gate at the right time... I can see how it might be annoying and it would stop people like me who have had F lounge access when technically they werent as entitled to it as one might think

 

[jasonja3]

Considering a 74/73 run on an upcoming sunday

And I thought I was being silly refusing to change my departure date to the 22nd when my itin. changed, and instead squeezing more into my trip with less sleep....

I did not mind being asked for me boarding pass or name, however it does make you think are they monitoring what I am costing them as J PAX with F lounge access.

Unfortunately I did not get a chance to check out the spa. I have taken some photo's, but can't seem to get them on this post. Will try again tonight, in SIN CX lounge at the moment.....

The new gate and air bridges for the A380 are largely completed, well ahead of Airbus!!!

 

[straitman]

Interestingly enough, they always ask for your name or boarding pass for food and drinks. Hmmmmm

One could always ask the reason for wanting to see the BP.

 

[Optics]

One could always ask the reason for wanting to see the BP.

It makes sense for meals, so they can determine how long before boarding and ensure the meal can be served in plenty of time. This doesn't seem relevant for drinks though.

 

[jasonja3]

Better late than never..... some photo's

Qantas F Lounge Sydney

 

[Mal]

An F pax could always stick their boarding pass on their forehead... It would solve two problems - firstly to show how uber important they are, and secondly dispose of those "pesky" questions to see their boarding pass

I'm hoping to visit the SYD lounge later this year. From all reports it looks good and by then most wrinkles should be sorted.

 

[JohnK]

For those of us who are not QF WP, can you buy or redeem a F seat on QF 74/73 bet Syd and Mel, to access the lounge?

I don't think you can purchase an F seat for domestic travel.

As we discussed at Ozfest recently if you are interested in a QF74/73 F lounge run on a Sunday in the next 6-7 weeks then PM me your available dates.

I can't find the thread now but when travelling a domestic only sector on an international flight you get an orange D on your boarding pass and they take boarding passes from you at arrivals? Was the advice given to tear off the stub of the boarding pass, if you want the boarding pass as a souvenir, before arrivals?

 

[serfty]

... Was the advice given to tear off the stub of the boarding pass, if you want the boarding pass as a souvenir, before arrivals?

Yes, but don't do this before boarding. Some international airports in Oz have BP readers that have the annoying habit of chopping the stub off when the BP is put through them.

 

[d15.in.oz]

...if you want the boarding pass as a souvenir...

An alternative, is to change your seat allocation in the lounge. You will be given a new Boarding Pass, i.e. with new seat number on it, but they won't take your old BP from you (as it has the D sticker/immigration stamp on it). Then you simply surrender the "immigration" BP at your destination, and keep the other BP as your souvenir!

Glad to hear, I am not the only BP hoarder.

 

[kpc]

For those of us who are not QF WP, can you buy or redeem a F seat on QF 74/73 bet Syd and Mel, to access the lounge?

I don't think you can purchase an F seat for domestic travel.
As we discussed at Ozfest recently if you are interested in a QF74/73 F lounge run on a Sunday in the next 6-7 weeks then PM me your available dates.

Still need to check a couple of things first, but Sunday June 24th is a possibilty at the moment. $239 for a return fare or award seats are available at 16000 points and about $80 in taxes.

 

[JohnK]

Still need to check a couple of things first, but Sunday June 24th is a possibilty at the moment.

It would have been better to let you know what Sundays I am available.

At this stage it looks like only availability for me is 10 June, 17 June and 1 July....

 

[NM]

An F pax could always stick their boarding pass on their forehead... It would solve two problems - firstly to show how uber important they are, and secondly dispose of those "pesky" questions to see their boarding pass

I have been in the MEL FLounge for almost 2 hours now and apart from the front desk I have not been asked for my BP or flight details yet. And that includes several drinks and dinner at in the "restaurant".