Business Lounges closed 25 December 2013 to 12 January 2014

[Blackadder]

They should've done the reverse, i.e. close the QP and redirect QP/SG members to J Lounge instead. At least that may inspire them to go for WP

Then you would have the WP,WP1,J travellers whinging about sharing the J lounges

 

[Blackadder]

have a J booked SYD-JNB on the 25th Dec....grr!! i should be able to use the International Business Lounge in Sydney though right? What other options do we have in Brisbane? maccas :shock:

Yes Intl J lounge isn't affected

 

[JohnK]

You'll survive!

There is no doubt about that.

I am worried about some AFFers and how they will cope with only one lounge.

 

[Aussie_flyer]

Totally and utterly a cost saving exercise, albeit at the expense of their elite pax who they cannot afford to be p1ssed off. These premium lounge closures are now regular event, and while I do not often travel with QF during this period, the principle is enough to divert my business to DJ. In the face of AJs recent financial annual results every cost saving window is open and I am wary of future enhancements. Here's hoping QFF is not adversely impacted.

DJ or VA as it is known now dont have separate business lounges at all so I do not understand this reasoning.

Im traveling this period and I dont mind using the QP instead. Even if it is cost cutting.

 

[mickeyc747]

Qantas business closing dec 26

Dear Qantas

Currently in the ADL lounge and asked the angels the question about lounge closure.

Thanks for for the lack of notice in regards to closing the business lounges from 26 Dec for the Christmas New Year period. As a WP1 I was going to take my kids (to AFF yes they know how to behave in a lounge lol) in on Boxing Day to BNE. I note chairmans lounges are still open. I does make me wonder what you value in loyalty considering my quarterly average of SC is 1500.

 

[mickeyc747]

Re: Qantas business closing dec 26

Dear Qantas

Currently in the ADL lounge and asked the angels the question about lounge closure.

Thanks for for the lack of notice in regards to closing the business lounges from 26 Dec for the Christmas New Year period. As a WP1 I was going to take my kids (to AFF yes they know how to behave in a lounge lol) in on Boxing Day to BNE. I note chairmans lounges are still open. I does make me wonder what you value in loyalty considering my quarterly average of SC is 1500.

mods could you please add the word lounges to the title after business please

 

[defurax]

Re: Qantas business closing dec 26

Actually QF website says from the 25th...
Note: From 25 December 2013 to 12 January 2014, our Domestic Business Lounges in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra will be temporarily unavailable. We’re going to use this opportunity to carry out some routine cleaning and maintenance. During this time, we invite you join us in the Qantas Club and look forward to seeing you back in our Business Lounges throughout 2014.

I'm so sick and tired of that bulls@$t! I've paid business class tickets to travel on the 25th and Jan 1st. :O :O :O :O

 

[Aussie_flyer]

Re: Qantas business closing dec 26

Poorly worded thread title indeed.

Also - big deal! You are not missing much

 

[Hvr]

Re: Qantas business closing dec 26

Actually this issue was first discussed on 04 Dec.

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....usiness-lounges-closed-25-december-56033.html

 

[Pleb Status]

Re: Qantas business closing dec 26

With the Dom J lounges closed, it will be like travelling through PER (or ADL) for the rest of the year!

 

[hdfb]

Re: Qantas business closing dec 26

I love logging in to AFF each day to get a chuckle out of first world problems.

 

[Mal]

Re: Qantas business closing dec 26

I love reading the absolute fantastical excuses Qantas comes up with over various failures too
It goes both ways!

 

[puppysparkes]

It didn't appear to me that the closure impacted on service in the MEL QP yesterday or BNE this afternoon. However, the lines to clear security in MEL yesterday were pretty impressive. At times up to 4 snaking lines converging at strange points, and the removal of the priority line to assist easing the burden. Expected as much with Christmas and cricket fans combined.

 

[docjames]

Anyone seen any maintenance going on?

 

[pauly7]

Anyone seen any maintenance going on?

Massive carpet cleaning machines rolling into MEL J lounge with some rolls of underlay as well!

 

[cmon0005]

Massive carpet cleaning machines rolling into MEL J lounge with some rolls of underlay as well!

Maybe it's used carpet from the CL refurb
Hand me downs...

 

[Hvr]

Maybe it's used carpet from the CL refurb
Hand me downs...

Well then shouldn't the old J lounge carpet be moved in the the QP? Maybe the PER one so they think it's new?

 

[chrisishere]

Just realised no J lounge for me in CBR and MEL for my JASA on the 10th of Jan! Argh!!

 

[kazhere]

I am in the QP now and feel so dirty. We have over an hour to kill so I went and asked if we could please go to the CL as we are both WP. The lounge angel said no it is invite only. Worth a shot!

 

[opusman]

You should have asked her to invite you!