Airport Lounges is a popular topic at the Australian Frequent Flyer. Improve your travel experience by using airline lounges such as the Virgin Lounge and Priority Pass lounges before you fly.
The Qantas Club is easily the most common airport lounge in Australia. Australian frequent flyers are always looking for information about the Qantas Club, and how to obtain a Qantas Club discount.
Virgin Australia has committed to extending paid airport lounge memberships by six months due to the COVID-19 travel shutdown. A Virgin Australia spokesperson confirmed to Australian Frequent Flyer that Virgin Australia Lounge members will be notified shortly. Extensions will be processed in the “near future” and members will be contacted directly once this happens. There is no need … Continued
Qantas and Virgin Australia have both been forced to close their domestic airport lounges today due to new government-mandated COVID-19 measures. All Qantas-operated lounges worldwide, including Qantas Clubs and Qantas Business Lounges, closed at midday today. Qantas says that it is working through options for Qantas Club members that are impacted by the lounge closures. … Continued
Qantas will temporarily close its brand new Singapore First Lounge from next month. The closure is expected to last from 20 April until mid-September 2020, although it could be reduced or extended depending on how the COVID-19 situation evolves. The Qantas First Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport only opened in late 2019. It’s currently less … Continued
Virgin Australia will no longer print Velocity Frequent Flyer membership numbers on boarding passes issued by airport check-in kiosks. The change, which appears to be for privacy and security reasons, took effect from yesterday. In addition, Velocity Frequent Flyer members are now required to show their digital membership card along with their boarding pass in … Continued
Virgin Australia will temporarily close its lounge at Adelaide Airport from next Wednesday, 26 February 2020, to allow construction work to take place. However, the good news is that a brand new Virgin Lounge in Adelaide will open in April. The new lounge is set to be a vast improvement over the current lounge at … Continued
New York is the largest city in the United States and home to three major airports, including John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The city that never sleeps is an important financial hub and a hugely popular tourist destination, so it’s no surprise that it’s a hub for all three major U.S. legacy carriers. Qantas … Continued
LATAM Airlines recently announced that it will leave the Oneworld alliance on 1 May 2020, five months earlier than planned. But Qantas has confirmed that Qantas Frequent Flyer members will still enjoy the benefits of their status when flying on LATAM Airlines beyond this date. In addition, Qantas will continue to award status credits for … Continued
The new Qatar Airways Premium Lounge in Terminal 1 of Singapore Changi Airport is now open to the public. Although the official lounge opening is slated for next month, it opened its doors to the public for the first time on Monday, 27 January 2020. The new lounge is yet another great option for passengers … Continued
A member of the Oneworld alliance, Iberia operates an extensive network of flights to Europe, the Americas and Asia from its Madrid hub. In this review, we test the Iberia Airbus A340-600 Business class service from Madrid to Sao Paulo. Flight Details Flight number IB6827 Route Madrid (MAD) to São Paulo (GRU) Aircraft type Airbus … Continued
Qantas is one of the key players in the competitive trans-Tasman market, with multiple daily flights from Brisbane, Melbourne & Sydney to Auckland using a mix of Boeing 737s and Airbus A330s. In this review, we test the Economy class service on an Airbus A330 flight from Auckland to Brisbane. Flight Details Flight number QF126 … Continued
Qantas officially opened its new First Class Lounge in Singapore yesterday, following a soft launch in mid-November. The new Qantas Singapore First Lounge provides an enhanced experience for Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers, as well as First Class passengers, while relieving some of the pressure from the existing Qantas Singapore Lounge. Located near the … Continued
The international Qantas First Lounge in Sydney is Qantas’ flagship and arguably most popular lounge. With breathtaking views over not only the airport, but also the Sydney skyline, this lounge offers restaurant-style dining and even complimentary spa treatments. Although the lounge is starting to show its age a little bit, and it can get crowded … Continued
