BNE International QF Club access

[jkhastings]

Hi, I am traveling from BNE to Narita tomorrow and just received a text from Qantas that they are currently working on the escalators and elevators that access the QF club. We' ve been advised to enter via the upper floor after checkin but before security and passport control. Has anyone had any experience with this so far? It seems like you wouldn't be able to relax in the lounge for fear of queues at security and passport control.

 

[craven morehead]

Hi, I am traveling from BNE to Narita tomorrow and just received a text from Qantas that they are currently working on the escalators and elevators that access the QF club. We' ve been advised to enter via the upper floor after checkin but before security and passport control. Has anyone had any experience with this so far? It seems like you wouldn't be able to relax in the lounge for fear of queues at security and passport control.

Did this 3 weeks ago. Lounge entrance is far right corner where JQ check in used to be.
Make sure you allow enough time to get through security. I was on JQ65 and allowed myself 30 minutes to get through security and get to the gate.
Only just made it as there was only 1 of the 8 security lanes open. I actually had a run in with one of the security guards for voicing my opinion!
The 3 times I've used the Enhanced security lanes so far, have been way slower than the previous set up

 

[RB001]

Also being discussed over here: (for not much longer, we hope!)

Thread 'BNE Intl J lounge - pre security access only Apr - Sep'

Mar 10, 2026

It was announced today in the P1 newsletter that QF is replacing the escalators for the above lounge, and access will only available before security.

From 7 April 2026 until early September 2026, the Brisbane International Lounge will be undertaking essential works to the lounge entrance escalators. During this time, members will need to access the lounge directly after checking in, before security. Please allow additional time when leaving the lounge to clear security before boarding your flight...

• justinbrett
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[jkhastings]

Thank you. Will head there to see the responses. Appreciate the heads up.