The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

[pacifictraveller01]

Hi everyone, I’ve booked a Qantas Classic Rewards economy flight from Brisbane-Dubai. The ticket number is EK as it’s an Emirates flight. I’m Qantas Points Club Plus so have complimentary Qantas Club membership through that. Can I access the Qantas or Emirates lounge in Brisbane prior to my flight?

 

[RealtimeY]

No, you needed to have booked a QF flight number (with cash) to get access when travelling on EK.

I was wrong! Thanks @gaz0303

 

[gaz0303]

I would say yes based on this tablez
How the fare was paid for doesn’t matter.

 

[bpc]

Basic question: is there a limit to how many times one can change a QFF Classic Rewards flight online? Aware that it will cost 5000 points each time

 

[Captain Halliday]

Basic question: is there a limit to how many times one can change a QFF Classic Rewards flight online? Aware that it will cost 5000 points each time

There is no published limit.

 

[padders]

MELB T1

I have my statusless +1 and +0.5 arriving to Melb this arvo, with a bit of a wait before their regional shuttle bus.

Does the domestic lounge in T1 allow access on arrival if I buy them a couple of passes?
They're J into Melb from BNE but I understand the Qantas lounge doesn't do on arrival (side eyes in Virgin.)

Sorry for such a basic question. I normally arrive into T3, so these rules are unfamiliar.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

MELB T1

I have my statusless +1 and +0.5 arriving to Melb this arvo, with a bit of a wait before their regional shuttle bus.

Does the domestic lounge in T1 allow access on arrival if I buy them a couple of passes?
They're J into Melb from BNE but I understand the Qantas lounge doesn't do on arrival (side eyes in Virgin.)

Sorry for such a basic question. I normally arrive into T3, so these rules are unfamiliar.

Unfortunately not.

The Parkroyal across the road however offers three-hour short stays for AUD109, or perhaps a visit to the restuarant/cafe for a meal there to pass some time?

 

[padders]

Unfortunately not.

The Parkroyal across the road however offers three-hour short stays for AUD109, or perhaps a visit to the restuarant/cafe for a meal there to pass some time?

Bummer, but great idea. Thanks!

Inconvenient timing of shuttle to depart exactly as they land, then not again for two hours.

 

[ellen10]

Flying Sydney to Port Vila via Brisbane in June
Just went in to my bookings and notice that the Brisbane to Port Vila flight operated by Alliance Airlines, has had a time change. Now departing 1 hour earlier. I don't know when this changed but I received no notification of the flight change.

My concern is that it now leaves me 1hour 45 mins to transfer from the domestic terminal to the international terminal for security and passport control. Hopefully bags are checked through from Sydney.
Is this enough time? Do I catch the airport transfer bus or get a taxi?