Article: Qantas Auckland Lounge Upgrade: The End of an Era

[serfty]

You mean QF3

Yep ... the JFK flight ...

 

[CMA222]

We were in the EK AKL lounge yesterday until about 1600 local. I noticed there was something about to happen when the Moet champagne was added to the choice of bubbles, just before we left.

 

[serfty]

To summarise the hot food changes, being added were two options of beef & one of seafood.

Before:
- Brussel Sprouts
- Rice
- Potatoes
- Kumara
- Gnocchi
- Tofu Curry
- Chicken Tagine

Added were:
- Beef Pie
- Salmon
- Beef Cheek

For me the Chicken and Salmon dishes were the standouts ...

 

[jase05]

Did you happen to take note of what plonk was subbed in?

 

[serfty]

Did you happen to take note of what plonk was subbed in?

The red wines remained the same - I did not check the whites. Moet Replaced the Quartz Reef. The beer fridges remained static.

The Shiraz was quite drinkable.

 

[serfty]

The other liquor options were also static:

 

[smckay]

First visit to the EK lounge as I write. No signage for the unaware which way to go so I hit up the EK reception.
No pleasant greeting, was told when asked is this the default that as they were not busy I could come in elsewise I’d be in the Strata lounge.
Made me feel very special
On the plus size massive improvement over the old lounge food but not as good as the full EK offering previously.
The centre island full of yummy treats has left the chat for example.

 

[kpc]

Currently in the EK Akl lounge....wow it is big and pretty empty when I entered...couldn't figure out where to sit! Food (lunch) is good without being outstanding.[