QF Lounge access Perth, changing NZ to VA FF

[NZflygirl]

Hi.

Looking at AKL-PER return on NZ metal direct 2016. For the return leg I'm after lounge access but they use QF lounge. NZ elite will get me in, but if I want to then change to credit to VA - I have doubts the QF lady will be able to do this as they don't partner? Or will she have access to some airport wide system?

If we ask NZ checkin to change to VA FF will QF lounge lady let us in with VA boarding pass due to the NZ/VA tie up if no significant status on VA? Fly PE and would be reluctant to pay for J just for lounge access.

Alternative is to route home via MEL but would be tricky as my +1s work would be booking his ticket, and it's longer which is painful.

Any advice?

edit: one more thing, what is S in SG and W in WP status? I read PS is pleb silver???

 

[serfty]

edit: one more thing, what is S in SG and W in WP status? I read PS is pleb silver???

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....ions/abbreviations-and-explanations-5056.html

As for the other part, I don't like your chances.

Reciprocity seems to extend to NZ operated lounges only ... with or without Velocity status.

Perth is not listed here: www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/experience/at-the-airport/international-lounge-access/

You would have access to the domestic VA lounge but that is likely a "bridge too far" for most.

I suggest you best bet would be to change FF numbers at the gate after leaving the lounge.

(Allow time for that and ensure your new BP's show FQTV VA ...)

 

[NZflygirl]

Enlightening!

Suspected as much. I'm not sure about changing at the gate, we'd end up holding up boarding lines.

i think I'd worry about clearing security etc if we jumped into the VA domestic lounge.

Thanks for the reply. I'll have a think and choose the best of a bad bunch of options!

 

[TomVexille]

If you're going to change at the gate, obviously the time to do so is prior to the commencement of boarding.

 

[clarkkent]

Does NZ's system allow them to flag (at check-in) one FF number for points and another for service? SQ can do this, for example (maybe a star alliance thing?).

 

[serfty]

Does NZ's system allow them to flag (at check-in) one FF number for points and another for service? SQ can do this, for example (maybe a star alliance thing?).

Yes ... I have been doing this for several years as I soft landed from *E through *G to *S while using my Airpoints Recognition Upgrades and credting to VA.

FQTS for status &

FQTV for earn/accrual.