Updates on the Hobart QF Domestic Lounge?

[kangarooflyer88]

Just thought I'd check in to see if we have any recent developments in Hobart regarding the refurbishment of the best in class* Qantas Club lounge at Hobart airport? Per the Qantas website it seems like refurbishment is now underway with a temporary lounge now in place:

From 3 April 2025, our Hobart lounge will relocate to a temporary space as part of Hobart Airport’s terminal redevelopment. Customers can access the temporary lounge near Gate 5, adjacent to the current Qantas Club.

Which I think begs the question, how does the temporary lounge compare to the former Qantas Club? Is it any more spacious? Are the views any better?

It is interesting to note that Qantas does not mention how long this refurbishment process will take. Clearly they seem to be doing more than adding a couple of chairs and a new sandwich machine to the lounge as a relocation is necessary.

-RooFlyer88

* best in class as measured by Qantas lounges situated in South Tasmania

 

[RooFlyer]

There are pics and discussion of the current temporary HBA QP in another thread. Can't find right now. Its not bad.

I was told in the the temp lounge that it will be around for 12-18 months - so 18+ months.

 

[JessicaTam]

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Thread 'Hobart temporary lounge April 2025'

Apr 5, 2025

First time in the temporary lounge for HBA whilst renovations are occurring.
Definitely not an improvement - toilets are now in the public concourse and the space is smaller.
Food offering area is also smaller so nice and intimate. Today they have tomatoes, a week ago they were off the menu.

In a new personal low for me, 2 Americans were refused entry on their business class tickets as they needed to be a Qantas Club member according to the door person.
‘Someone’ may have overheard and interrupted stating business class was entitled.
The excuse was the QF person was not in here often and...

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