Important service information regarding The Lounge refurbishments..

[Justinf]

Dont know about you but egg sandwiches and pressurised cabins are not good combos IMHO . I suppose it could be worse, baked beans anybody?

I find the protein in the egg keeps the hunger at bay for hours. But yes, I do know what you mean.

 

[Mogul]

Can the vouchers be used to buy things inflight?

 

[LiamR]

Can the vouchers be used to buy things inflight?

As stated on the Web Site, no, vouchers can notbe used inflight or at other airports.

 

[Justinf]

As stated on the Web Site, no, vouchers can notbe used inflight or at other airports.

Correct.
But there's no reason why you can't spend the whole $20 and plan ahead and take something onboard.
I spent the whole $20 and took the bottle of water and the muffin onboard and drank the coffee and ate the sandwich before boarding.

 

[haydensydney]

Quick question: I'm flying QF BNE-SYD (in Y!) and want to use the DJ lounge with my priority pass.

If the lounge is not at capacity, do you think they would let me in - or, would I still not be considered a "eligible guest"?

Haydeh=n

 

[an*g-bne]

Quick question: I'm flying QF BNE-SYD (in Y!) and want to use the DJ lounge with my priority pass.

If the lounge is not at capacity, do you think they would let me in - or, would I still not be considered a "eligible guest"?

Haydeh=n

For the last 10 weeks, I've been using the DJ lounge in BNE with my Priority Pass usually twice a week. I have never been asked which airline I'm flying, though admittedly by now, the DJ lounge staff pretty much know me by name.

 

[pshepvic]

Quick question: I'm flying QF BNE-SYD (in Y!) and want to use the DJ lounge with my priority pass.

If the lounge is not at capacity, do you think they would let me in - or, would I still not be considered a "eligible guest"?

Haydeh=n

You'd be allowed to, but the temporary lounge is so small at the moment it is reaching capacity pretty fast. PP guests are the first to be turned away, before Lounge members/Gold FFs (who would be given vouchers instead).

To be honest, I would have rather had vouchers provided last night, as the food on offer was appalling.

 

[lovestotravel]

Do we have an opening date for the MEL lounge ?

 

[pshepvic]

Do we have an opening date for the MEL lounge ?

The nice lady at the temporary service desk on Friday night told me "Early May ... hopefully".

 

[Justinf]

With the vouchers, what happens if you want to have a few beers before your flight. Obviously the outlet is not going to give cash as change for an $8 beer on a $10 voucher. If you want to have, say, three beers at $8 each (I'm going by my favourite Coopers Red at PJ O'Briens) it would be ludicrous to have to buy all three at once and pay the $4 difference.
The only time I have used the vouchers was at Hudsons Coffee and the total bill came to $19.30 so obviously there was no problem.

 

[pshepvic]

With the vouchers, what happens if you want to have a few beers before your flight. Obviously the outlet is not going to give cash as change for an $8 beer on a $10 voucher. If you want to have, say, three beers at $8 each (I'm going by my favourite Coopers Red at PJ O'Briens) it would be ludicrous to have to buy all three at once and pay the $4 difference.
The only time I have used the vouchers was at Hudsons Coffee and the total bill came to $19.30 so obviously there was no problem.

Put a credit card behind the bar and do a tab, then pay with vouchers?

 

[Justinf]

Put a credit card behind the bar and do a tab, then pay with vouchers?

As good a suggestion as any. Will do. Thanks.

 

[Misha]

I went to fly bar and bought about $12 worth of stuff. When I handed over the vouchers the guy said that I wouldn't get any change. I thanked him, and told him I was aware but I was set. He said, if I wanted another coffee or drink I could buy it now with the coupons and he would bring it over/make it when I asked. They are pretty accommodating, and sure they wouldn't mind if you asked for three beers, and to pay upfront and collect them when ready.

If they are busy - the tab thing is a great idea.

 

[wiz]

I have a different question regarding Priority Pass: During lounge closure, are PP members considered 'eligible guests'. IE: Are they also entitled to any vouchers? My guess is not, but it doesn't hurt to ask...

 

[lovestotravel]

Opening date for the MEL lounge?

 

[Virgin Australia]

Opening date for the MEL lounge?

Very soon (apologies for the non date)

 

[pshepvic]

Very soon (apologies for the non date)

He won't like that

 

[Misha]

He won't like that

Now, now...

Could have said May 11th at precisely 7.13am with Marianne Johnson, a long-time Virgin employee (who is a Capricorn and likes horse-riding) the first to open the door - and there would still be information lacking!



Of course - this is said with love!

 

[pshepvic]

Now, now...

Could have said May 11th at precisely 7.13am with Marianne Johnson, a long-time Virgin employee (who is a Capricorn and likes horse-riding) the first to open the door - and there would still be information lacking!



Of course - this is said with love!

Well for a start, what is the horse's name??

 

[Deleted member 29185]

Now, now...

Could have said May 11th at precisely 7.13am with Marianne Johnson, a long-time Virgin employee (who is a Capricorn and likes horse-riding) the first to open the door

With no disrespect for Ms. Johnson, I'd prefer Marianne Faithfull .

(now I'm showing my age )