Qantas Auckland lounge

so can confirm that whilst Plat Dining area opens for breakfast, it closes again from 10am-12pm, which is a real pain for those on QF144 who need to leave for boarding gate at 12.30pm. Surely they could open lunch at 11.30am - which is in line with lunch service commencing in Syd/Mel Flounges - to accommodate this flight.
 
so can confirm that whilst Plat Dining area opens for breakfast, it closes again from 10am-12pm, which is a real pain for those on QF144 who need to leave for boarding gate at 12.30pm. Surely they could open lunch at 11.30am - which is in line with lunch service commencing in Syd/Mel Flounges - to accommodate this flight.
12-12;30 is more than enough time to eat there and the Auckland 737 flights don’t actually board 45 minutes before departure anyway. For a 1:25pm departure you’d be lucky if you are boarding at 1pm in my experience.
 
Given all the issues for entry in the previous few pages - my question is :

I'll be flying QR business from Auckland to Melbourne, would I only get access to the Strata lounge (as per what is showing in the app) or should I also have access to the Qantas IB lounge considering it's OW?
 
Given all the issues for entry in the previous few pages - my question is :

I'll be flying QR business from Auckland to Melbourne, would I only get access to the Strata lounge (as per what is showing in the app) or should I also have access to the Qantas IB lounge considering it's OW?
You will have access to the Qantas lounge
 
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so can confirm that whilst Plat Dining area opens for breakfast, it closes again from 10am-12pm, which is a real pain for those on QF144 who need to leave for boarding gate at 12.30pm. Surely they could open lunch at 11.30am - which is in line with lunch service commencing in Syd/Mel Flounges - to accommodate this flight.
I have now twice heard the staff say to guests they can safely wait another 15+ minutes after a boarding call in the Auckland lounge, even if you want to board first or can only move at a leisurely pace. But I agree the 12pm “opening” is quite silly.
 
You will have access to the Qantas lounge

Thankyou - I had some doubts as I saw some concerning posts a few pages ago plus my seat on QR is a business reward seat booked via VFF.

At the least though, I believe I should have access to the Strata lounge as a baseline.
 
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Mussels were very good. Fries crispy and tasty as well.
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Sausage and lentils combination was good. Expected slightly better quality meat but it was tasty. Also anticipated more than just one. No dramas to order a second!
 
Ordered from the spring menu
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Salt and Pepper Squid
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Chocolate Mousse
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Kapiti Ice-cream
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First they brought the Ice-cream -"later please"
Then came the Chocolate Mousse- "later please "
Squid then arrived 😉

Interesting that a few folk tried to sneak through and sit down without their Invitation (walk of shame👏)
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