Airports and lounges are integral to the travel experience, offering comfort and convenience before your flight. From the Qantas Club to Virgin Australia lounges and tips for navigating airport lounges worldwide, this section has you covered. Find guides and reviews below to make the most of your airport time.
As an exception to the rule, Japan Airlines, ANA and Air Astana provide airport lounge access to Premium Economy passengers.
For some reason, the most popular drink ordered by Qantas flyers in the Canberra lounges is a long macchiato.
Pre-order your Qantas Club coffee before you even get to the airport using the "Skip" app at major domestic Qantas Club and Business lounges.
A very pleasant new Plaza Premium Lounge has opened in the international departures area of Adelaide Airport. It's open from 7-10am daily.
It's not widely advertised, but the baristas in the Virgin Australia Lounge and selected Qantas lounges can make you a refreshing iced coffee.
There are currently no airline lounges in Newcastle, making it the busiest Australian airport on Qantas' route map not to have one.
The largest source of airport revenue is passenger & security fees, which are included in the cost of every plane ticket.
Priority Pass will increase its annual lounge membership fees from 1 December 2022. From the same date, it will also increase its individual lounge visit fees and guest charges.
A newly-refurbished SkyTeam lounge has opened in the international terminal of Sydney Airport. Located in the same location as the old SkyTeam lounge, near gate 25, the space has been completely refurbished during the pandemic. It now offers floor-to-ceiling windows, reupholstered seating, buffet food, a live-cooking station and bar service. Another great feature of the … Continued
For an airport serving a city of less than half a million, Canberra Airport punches above its weight. In my personal (and perhaps slightly biased) opinion, it’s the nicest airport in Australia with its modern, spacious facilities, excellent Qantas & Virgin lounges, and its (usually) short lines for security. The airport also boasts direct flights … Continued
Long waits at airport security have been a common traveller complaint in recent months. This has been a particular problem in busy European airports where chaotic queues have stretched into the hours at times, causing many to miss their flights. If you’re flying in Business or First Class, or have elite status with a frequent … Continued
The Virgin Australia Lounge at Melbourne Airport is now located after the security checkpoint, making it easier to head to the departure gates in Terminals 3 and 4 directly from the lounge. The lounge has not physically moved. But since Wednesday, the large Terminal 4 security checkpoint at Melbourne Airport is now a central location … Continued