Same Day Lounge Access (Outbound on VA, Return on QF)

[OccasionalFlyer]

Hi All,

I am going to be flying CBR - SYD (return) for a day trip next week. I am flying out on Virgin Australia in the morning (not my choice, cheapest flight) and then returning on Qantas in the evening.

I am Qantas Gold so I have lounge access when flying Qantas, but I am not a member of the Virgin Lounge. However, because I am flying Qantas on that same day my question is - can I get lounge access in the morning (i.e. when flying out on Virgin) because I have a Qantas flight later that day?

Thanks for any advice!

 

[TomVexille]

Technically you only have access in SYD.

10.1 Subject to these Terms and Conditions, Qantas Club Members are entitled to access the Qantas Club lounge in the departure port when the Member's next onward flight on that day is with Qantas, QantasLink or Jetstar.

That being said, depending on how nice the staff in CBR, you might get in.

 

[OccasionalFlyer]

Thanks for that, I thought they must have a clause like that but couldn't find it on their website.

 

[Kefci2000]

Just show your FF Gold card and they will assume you are doing e-chip check in
inhale never been asked to tap my card going through

 

[11sjw]

Just show your FF Gold card and they will assume you are doing e-chip check in
inhale never been asked to tap my card going through

Don't know about CBR but my WP Card has been scanned each of the last 5 entries into the PER QF Lounge.

 

[Jean Prouvaire]

Don't know about CBR but my WP Card has been scanned each of the last 5 entries into the PER QF Lounge.

I've noticed that the Perth lounge staff are more cough (make that conscientious) about scanning cards than their Sydney or Melbourne counterparts. I don't think I've ever been stopped once in Sydney or Melbourne after flashing my card, but often am asked to do so in Perth.

 

[Kefci2000]

Don't know about CBR but my WP Card has been scanned each of the last 5 entries into the PER QF Lounge.

Never been scanned on domestic in either Sydney or Melbourne (yes every time on international, and every time on VA)

just act like you own the joint!

 

[Lowjhg]

Hi All,

I am going to be flying CBR - SYD (return) for a day trip next week. I am flying out on Virgin Australia in the morning (not my choice, cheapest flight) and then returning on Qantas in the evening.

I am Qantas Gold so I have lounge access when flying Qantas, but I am not a member of the Virgin Lounge. However, because I am flying Qantas on that same day my question is - can I get lounge access in the morning (i.e. when flying out on Virgin) because I have a Qantas flight later that day?

Thanks for any advice!

Depending on which day you fly, i may be able to guest you into the VA lounge should you wish to. Just send me a PM.

 

[11sjw]

I've noticed that the Perth lounge staff are more cough (make that conscientious) about scanning cards than their Sydney or Melbourne counterparts. I don't think I've ever been stopped once in Sydney or Melbourne after flashing my card, but often am asked to do so in Perth.

Never been scanned on domestic in either Sydney or Melbourne (yes every time on international, and every time on VA)

just act like you own the joint!

and if you can't trust a guy dressed in Hi Viz, who can you trust?

 

[Happy Trails]

Just show your FF Gold card and they will assume you are doing e-chip check in
inhale never been asked to tap my card going through

Or you could use one of the airport cafes and leave without paying.

 

[Kefci2000]

Or you could use one of the airport cafes and leave without paying.

Does the onward flight have to be out of the same airport??

 

[Happy Trails]

Does the onward flight have to be out of the same airport??

Yes, the relevant clause was quoted in post #2.

 

[EmilyHoward]

Don't know about CBR but my WP Card has been scanned each of the last 5 entries into the PER QF Lounge.

Same here!

EH

 

[EmilyHoward]

The Lounge Guards in Perth are pretty tough. It seems as though practically everyone who travels within WA is WP so I guess they have to check.

EH

 

[Princess Fiona]

The Lounge Guards in Perth are pretty tough. It seems as though practically everyone who travels within WA is WP so I guess they have to check.

EH

+1 Including after a check-in at 0545. Couldn't understand why anyone would want to try and worm their way into the QP at that time though