Qantas Flyers Denied Emirates Lounge Access

As part of Qantas’ agreement with Emirates, eligible Qantas Frequent Flyer members are entitled to Emirates Lounge access when flying with Qantas. There are some restrictions; for example, flights to the Americas and South Africa are excluded, and you should be travelling on a Qantas-issued ticket. But, in general, access is available to Gold, Platinum … Continued

3-Hour Time Limit for New Virgin Lounges

Virgin Australia’s new “The House” lounges at Sydney and Melbourne airports opened just a week ago. Replacing the old Etihad Airways lounges in Sydney and Melbourne, these lounges are available to Virgin Australia Business Class passengers, Velocity Gold & Platinum members and Virgin Lounge members when departing on an international Virgin Australia flight. The lounges … Continued

Free Airport Lounge Access During Delays

The 28 Degrees Mastercard has added a unique new benefit for travellers. Cardholders are now entitled to complimentary airport lounge access for themself and up to 4 guests, where available, if their flight is delayed by at least 2 hours. There is no charge; you’ll just have to register each flight at least 6 hours … Continued

2019 AFF Lounge Crawl: Singapore & KL on 9 June

The annual AFF lounge crawl is one of our most popular social events after the annual AFF weekend gathering (which this year is on from 19-21 October in Adelaide). During a lounge crawl, AFF members meet at an airport for an afternoon of socialising, eating, drinking and enjoying the facilities in some of the world’s … Continued

Lounge Review: Virgin Atlantic San Francisco Clubhouse

AFF member bsb recently visited the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounge in San Francisco. This is the lounge used by Virgin Atlantic, with access available to Upper Class passengers as well as Virgin Australia Velocity Gold and Platinum members. Virgin Atlantic’s San Francisco Clubhouse lounge is also used by Fiji Airways. bsb has taken the time to write … Continued