Article: The Best International Lounges at Sydney Airport

AIRwin said:
Plaza Premium may charge for premium alcoholic drinks and shower so perhaps have a drink and shower at the QF lounge first until it's crowded before heading over to Plaza Premium?
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Sounds like a reason to go to the PP lounge over the QF lounge. QF alcoholic drinks are pretty basic without even the option to pay for something better ;)
 
Would EK mind if you went to the lounge when your plane leaves from the 30s gates? It would mean a long walk back and one hour at most in the lounge?
 
Beano said:
Would EK mind if you went to the lounge when your plane leaves from the 30s gates? It would mean a long walk back and one hour at most in the lounge?
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Flying on MH so not eligible for EK lounge
 
The only lounge I've been in at SYD is the Amex Centurion lounge. Both times it was very solid. Good range of food, both times it was very quiet, staff are super friendly. Shower facilities were quite nice.

A great spot to relax before a long flight, and if you're taking off from the other end of the terminal, it's good exercise getting to/from the lounge.
 
These days I usually only get to the QF F lounge flying QF/OW (1st world problems). It’s been ages since I was last in the QF J lounge - but it wasn’t awful but I can imagine it gets pretty crowded with the plethora of QF/OW flights and eligible PAX!

I’ve actually not been to the NZ lounge post reno but it was always a solid lounge - helps being very big v SQ - very small. UA actually used to have there own lounges - a modest J lounge and attached F broom cupboard.

I can understand why some like the EK lounge but I find it a bit meh. Hotel lobby decor but yeah, the buffet is probably better but I’m not a buffet type of person at the best of times.

MH also used to have a lounge but long gone.

The House was pretty good when it was EY but by all accounts, a shadow of its former self…😔

I’ve never been to any other 3rd party lounges and happy it stays that way.
 
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The article mentions Qantas First Lounge access is available to the following passengers departing on Qantas or a oneworld airline.

Can you enter if flying Emirates First? It mentions the Qantas ppl can go to Emirates lounge but not vice versa?
 
Askance said:
The article mentions Qantas First Lounge access is available to the following passengers departing on Qantas or a oneworld airline.

Can you enter if flying Emirates First? It mentions the Qantas ppl can go to Emirates lounge but not vice versa?
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Yes
 
Beano said:
Would EK mind if you went to the lounge when your plane leaves from the 30s gates? It would mean a long walk back and one hour at most in the lounge?
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I can answer my own question. I went to the EK lounge at SYD INT when my flight was leaving from the 30s gates. they didn't bat an eyelid! Just said there would be no announcements.
 
Question, I got free Qantas lounge passes and I am unable to book Qantas International Business Lounge in Sydney, only the Domestic one. However, international lounges in other cities do show up in the drop down. Is this due to lounge renovations starting this month? Thanks.
 
moa999 said:
Renovations delayed until 2027.

But the Sydney International Business lounge gets particularly packed over school holiday periods given Qantas's generous 0-18 guesting policy, so ability to use lounge passes is often turned off during these periods.
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My flight is on 26 November, does that fall under that period?

PS apparently not according to AI so not sure why I don't have that option listed. Might give them a call.
 
So I called them on the phone and the answer is: since the International Lounge in Sydney is busy it has been taken offline and it is not possible to book it by yourself. So you can keep trying to check is it back online, if not, you can call Qantas FF program 72 hours prior to the flight and ask them to book it on your behalf. They are not willing to book it prior to that and they cannot guarantee that they can accommodate. I am hoping that as we are flying on Wednesday it should be a slow day.

"Qantas's generous 0-18 guesting policy" - actually on my passes it says that they don't guarantee a free admission for a child, I hope that what you say is correct.
 
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Gave Qantas a call again today since our flight is booked for 26 November and I was told flat out on the phone that anyone flying with Jetstar is unable to use complimentary lounge passes for the Sydney International Business Lounge due to capacity restrictions and priority being given to Qantas club members etc. Really does not make sense to offer these passes to customers and then they cannot use them.

The annoying thing is that we are flying from Sydney to coughet and Qantas does not offer a direct flight for this route, it is Jetstar only.
 
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