Airport Lounges

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.

Qantas Singapore First Lounge

These Qantas International Lounges Are Now Open

Lounge access is now available at all of the international airports where Qantas currently flies except for Dili. Qantas today reopened its international Business Lounge in Wellington, as well as its Auckland Business & First Lounges. It also recently reopened its Singapore First Lounge and Perth International Transit Lounge, which is now available to eligible passengers … Continued

1 Jul 2022 Qantas
Virgin Australia lounge staff

Virgin Australia Restores Arrivals Lounge Access

Virgin Australia will finally reinstate lounge access on arrival for Velocity Platinum and Gold members from next Monday, 25 April 2022. Before the pandemic, access to Virgin Australia Lounges after arriving at the destination was an advertised benefit for Velocity Platinum members and Business Class passengers. It was also offered, subject to availability, to Velocity … Continued

20 Apr 2022 Virgin Australia
Businessman in Virgin Australia Lounge

Virgin Eyes High-Flying Business Travellers

Virgin Australia has renewed its focus on attracting business travellers and high-spending corporate flyers with the launch of a new loyalty program for businesses and a new invitation-only “Beyond” status tier. Virgin Australia launches Business Flyer The new Virgin Australia Business Flyer program launched last week, replacing the previous Accelerate loyalty program for small-to-medium businesses. Existing … Continued

13 Apr 2022 Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia Lounge entrance, Adelaide

Virgin Australia Lounge Access on Arrival Remains Suspended

Prior to COVID-19, Virgin Australia offered lounge access for up to an hour after arrival at the destination airport to Business Class passengers and Velocity Platinum members. Arrivals lounge access was also offered, subject to availability, to Velocity Gold and Virgin Australia Lounge members. This simple but useful benefit allows frequent flyers and Business passengers … Continued

Air New Zealand international lounge in Auckland

Air New Zealand Reopens International Lounges

Air New Zealand will reopen all of its international airport lounges over the coming weeks as New Zealand prepares to reopen its border to the world. Currently, all Air New Zealand international lounges are closed except in Rarotonga, Christchurch and Auckland. The Auckland lounge is currently only open until 3.30pm, meaning it is open for … Continued

22 Mar 2022 Air New Zealand
Generous Qantas Club Deal with Bonus Status Credits

Qantas Int’l Business Lounges Reopen 27 March 2022

Qantas will reopen its international Business Lounges in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on 27 March 2022, as more international flights resume. This will relieve some of the pressure on the Qantas First Lounges in Sydney and Melbourne, which had been getting quite full lately during peak times as more people return to the skies. Meanwhile, … Continued

17 Mar 2022 Qantas
Qantas First Lounge, Sydney

No Qantas International Lounge Access for Oneworld Business Class

Business Class passengers departing from Australia on Oneworld airlines other than Qantas are being refused access to the Qantas First Lounges, despite the Qantas Business Lounges being closed indefinitely. In fact, passengers departing from most Australian airports in Business Class on airlines such as Qatar Airways, American Airlines or Cathay Pacific do not currently have … Continued

3 Feb 2022 Oneworld
Virgin Australia Lounge, Canberra

Virgin Lounge Access for FlyPelican Passengers

FlyPelican passengers departing from Sydney or Canberra on selected fare types can now enjoy access to the Virgin Australia Lounge ahead of their flight. From this week, FlyPelican passengers booked on a Pelican Corporate or Pelican Flexible fare receive lounge access, where available, as an inclusion with their ticket. This is available regardless of your … Continued

Virgin Australia Lounge, Melbourne

Virgin Unveils Refreshed Melbourne Lounge

Virgin Australia has reopened its domestic lounge at Melbourne Airport following a lengthy refurbishment. The new Virgin Australia Lounge in Melbourne features the same basic layout of the previous lounge. But the space has been given a makeover with new furniture, signage, lighting and bathroom facilities. The style is similar to that of the brand … Continued

Qantas First Lounge, Sydney Airport

Sydney’s Qantas First Lounge Will Reopen on 1 November 2021

Qantas will reopen its flagship international First Lounge at Sydney Airport on 1 November 2021 – the same day that regular flights from Sydney to London and Los Angeles resume. While the Qantas First Lounge in Sydney will reopen next month, Qantas won’t reopen its neighbouring Business Lounge until more people are travelling – likely … Continued

19 Oct 2021 Qantas