Qantas’ Melbourne First Class Check-in Suite Reopens

Qantas First curbside check-in at Melbourne Airport
Qantas will reopen its First Class check-in suite in Melbourne next week. Photo: Matt Graham.

Qantas will reopen its First Class check-in suite at Melbourne Airport’s international terminal next week.

After an extended closure due to COVID-19, the curbside premium check-in area in Terminal 2 will open again from next Wednesday, 26 April 2023. Qantas has confirmed it will be open daily from 5.30am until check-in closes for the last Qantas international departure each night. (Currently, that’s QF155 to Auckland at 11.25pm).

Unlike in Sydney, Qantas does not offer all-day check-in at Melbourne’s international terminal. You can check in for international Qantas flights departing Melbourne up to 3 hours before departure.

The First Class check-in suite at Melbourne Airport can be accessed kerbside from the drop-off area outside the terminal. It’s a small, private check-in area beside the walkway between Terminals 2 & 1.

This service is available to Qantas First Class passengers. It’s also offered to Qantas Platinum, Platinum One and Oneworld Emerald frequent flyers departing on a Qantas-operated international flight.

When checking in at the First Class suite, a Qantas staff member will take care of your luggage. If you’ll be heading to the Qantas First Lounge prior to departure, you can even enquire while checking in about the availability of spa appointments in the lounge.

Qantas First Lounge spa in Melbourne
Qantas First Lounge spa in Melbourne. Photo: Matt Graham.

Eligible passengers flying out of Melbourne before the First Class check-in suite reopens can continue to access the priority check-in queue at the regular Qantas check-in area.

Qantas also offers a dedicated First Class check-in area at Sydney Airport, which already reopened over a year ago.

Qantas First Class check-in at Sydney Airport
Qantas First Class check-in at Sydney Airport. Photo: Matt Graham.
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Isn't it just "First", not "First class"?

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Isn't it just "First", not "First class"?

I've seen it referred to as both, but the Qantas website currently has it listed as "First Class".

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Great news, finally!

Still no QF F out of MEL is that right?

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Great news, finally!

Still no QF F out of MEL is that right?

At this stage the only QF First flights on the radar from MEL will be the restart of the A380 to LAX end of October.

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I've booked, all on the one ticket, QF MEL - SYD J, QF1 SYD - LHR J, and I have requested a points upgrade to F. If by some miracle😇 I get the upgrade, will I be able to use the Melbourne F check-in suite? I'm departing MEL 15 July.

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I've booked, all on the one ticket, QF MEL - SYD J, QF1 SYD - LHR J, and I have requested a points upgrade to F. If by some miracle😇 I get the upgrade, will I be able to use the Melbourne F check-in suite? I'm departing MEL 15 July.

I’d think they’d get you to go to the international connections desk in T1 instead - can someone confirm?

(Fingers crossed for your upgrade)

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I've booked, all on the one ticket, QF MEL - SYD J, QF1 SYD - LHR J, and I have requested a points upgrade to F. If by some miracle😇 I get the upgrade, will I be able to use the Melbourne F check-in suite? I'm departing MEL 15 July.

You are departing MEL domestic terminal, so they will check bags through to LHR from there. No need for you to be at MEL First suite / Intl Terminal, even though it is a short walk from domestic.
The F Suite check in desk is nothing special, just a private room off the kerbside. Not sure if the Intl terminal has the ability to sort bags from Intl to Domestic anyway (it's usually only the other direction). If you get the upgrade, you are best focussed on getting to SYD to enjoy the F lounge.

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I've booked, all on the one ticket, QF MEL - SYD J, QF1 SYD - LHR J, and I have requested a points upgrade to F. If by some miracle😇 I get the upgrade, will I be able to use the Melbourne F check-in suite? I'm departing MEL 15 July.

No you will check in at the Domestic terminal at MEL.

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No you will check in at the Domestic terminal at MEL.

Thank you! 😭

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Thanks to all who answered my question.

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