Melbourne Qantas First Lounge Closed most October 2025

[EuroFlyer]

You’ll have to tell me instead! I’ll be there NEXT week. Not this Friday. Thanks!

Done, I will share a quick update and a pic or two before i board

 

[Virgin Bart]

Done, I will share a quick update and a pic or two before i board

So you fly Saturday? Woohoo finally some breakfast goss!

 

[EuroFlyer]

So you fly Saturday? Woohoo finally some breakfast goss!

yep of to LAX so will send the morning update before boarding, also just saw this on ausbt (https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/review-qantas-melbourne-temporary-first-class-lounge)

 

[andytheturtle]

yep of to LAX so will send the morning update before boarding, also just saw this on ausbt (https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/review-qantas-melbourne-temporary-first-class-lounge)

Good one. Gift v.s no gift. Maybe only P1 receives the bag for the extra inconvenience.

Breakfast - I am gonna guess that muesli. and pancakes will be there. Waiting for you to find out @EuroFlyer !

 

[Cloud9]

No squid.

Just feels wrong.

 

[mick]

Good one. Gift v.s no gift. Maybe only P1 receives the bag for the extra inconvenience.

Breakfast - I am gonna guess that muesli. and pancakes will be there. Waiting for you to find out @EuroFlyer !

I didn't receive a gift as a lowly WP but then again, I'm flying EK F so maybe that doesn't count, either. Drinks options seem to be very similar to what was on offer in the OG F lounge (that Lallier really isn't great) but I diidn't get a proper look at the menu.
The space is OK, not very full at this time. I'm super early because of work but I was told I could stay as long as I liked, however, the Emirates lounge would open soon and may be a better option I appreciate honesty.

 

[EuroFlyer]

Currently in the lounge. In short it’s a zoo. Been waiting 30 mins for a coffee and food who knows. Also not a free seat. I suspect it’s busier than normal with the a380 and it being a Saturday. Brekkie menu is scarce and no sides. Anyhow still better than being outside in the terminal

Currently in the lounge. In short it’s a zoo. Been waiting 30 mins for a coffee and food who knows. Also not a free seat. I suspect it’s busier than normal with the a380 and it being a Saturday. Brekkie menu is scarce and no sides. Anyhow still better than being outside in the terminal

Oh and I meant to say got a gift

 

[RooFlyer]

Anyhow still better than being outside in the terminal

That's not a slam-dunk for me - in the dungeon, crowded, 30 mins for a coffee, more for food...

 

[Kangol]

If anything, the only win looks like the crab and tarragon roll!
Take that, SYD

 

[andytheturtle]

Currently in the lounge. In short it’s a zoo. Been waiting 30 mins for a coffee and food who knows. Also not a free seat. I suspect it’s busier than normal with the a380 and it being a Saturday. Brekkie menu is scarce and no sides. Anyhow still better than being outside in the terminal

Oh and I meant to say got a gift

Nicely done @EuroFlyer! I am not looking forward to my visit next week ….
Safe travel.

 

[Daver6]

Currently in the lounge. In short it’s a zoo. Been waiting 30 mins for a coffee and food who knows. Also not a free seat. I suspect it’s busier than normal with the a380 and it being a Saturday. Brekkie menu is scarce and no sides. Anyhow still better than being outside in the terminal

Oh and I meant to say got a gift

What was the gift? A cold coffee?

 

[andytheturtle]

FireWhat was the gift? A cold coffee?

That’s a solid “cold” burn.

 

[Kangol]

What was the gift? A cold coffee?

Better, a plate of "Neil's leaves".

 

[flyingfan]

No squid.

Just feels wrong.

Agree, wonder if it's because (I guess) they don't have fryers there?

 

[andytheturtle]

Agree, wonder if it's because (I guess) they don't have fryers there?

Can’t be. They are serving fries on the all day menu. It’s a mystery how the menus came to be, missing some key dishes and including some odd ones.