Air NZ MEL Lounge access

[V_lounger]

Hello, this is my first post on here, I have tried to search for the answer first.

I am travelling MEL-LAX in J on the VA23 in the near future, I am a Velocity Pt member, and originally thought I was entitled to 3 guests, but have since found out this only applies to VA operated domestic lounges. I have two friends travelling on the same flight in Y, and was hoping to guest them into the lounge, possibly using my Pt status AND the fact I am in J.

Has anyone had any experience of this? My previous experience of the staff at MEL AirNZ has been that they are very strict to the point of being abrupt. I watched a number of people being loudly denied access, who then had to take the 'walk of shame' out of the lounge!

Alternatively, If anyone is travelling on that flight with a spare guest allocation, please get in touch, it would mean a lot to me to have my friends share the experience with me before our flight. (not sure if there is a specific place to post this request). I will be travelling home alone on VA24 a week later and would be glad to guest anyone who is on the same flight.

Thanks in advance. V_L

 

[serfty]

Welcome to AFF

Yes, one guest is the limit at the NZ lounge in MEL for WP (other than before Trans Tasman flights where it's up to three guests).

If you really would like to use the lounge, you may be able to purchase a guest pass at $55 for four hours:

International Lounges - Lounge Information - Koru - Airpoints - Air New Zealand - New Zealand Site

 

[TomVexille]

Welcome aboard!

You could try posting in the appropriate lounge meets thread to see if someone else is available to guest your other friend.