BNE Intl J lounge - pre security access only Apr - Sep

[justinbrett]

It was announced today in the P1 newsletter that QF is replacing the escalators for the above lounge, and access will only available before security.

From 7 April 2026 until early September 2026, the Brisbane International Lounge will be undertaking essential works to the lounge entrance escalators. During this time, members will need to access the lounge directly after checking in, before security. Please allow additional time when leaving the lounge to clear security before boarding your flight.

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-lounges/all-qantas-airport-lounges/airport-lounge-locations.html/bne/The%20Qantas%20Brisbane%20International%20Lounge.html

 

[serfty]

The EK lounge is open from 17:00 - 20:00 (and 21:30 - 01:30); may be a consideration for those flying eligible Qantas routes. (US is not an eligible destination).

 

[FSM-2024]

This is a poor outcome for people wanting to access the QF lounge - particularly if their gate is at the far end of the int terminal.

 

[mbe1510]

The Qantas escalator world tour comes to Brisbane!

 

[Layslow]

The EK lounge is open from 17:00 - 20:00 (and 21:30 - 01:30); may be a consideration for those flying eligible Qantas routes. (US is not an eligible destination).

Thanks for this. As a consequence of the change - what are the lounge options for QF business class flyers out of BNE International? Any AMEX, or pay-per-visit lounges?

 

[markis10]

Thanks for this. As a consequence of the change - what are the lounge options for QF business class flyers out of BNE International? Any AMEX, or pay-per-visit lounges?

See Lounges - Brisbane Airport

 

[justinbrett]

Somebody needs to test access for domestic pax - nothing in the rules to exclude you

 

[flyguy77]

4 months to fix an escalator?

I know nothing about escalators but this seems a little excessive....

 

[serfty]

4 months to fix an escalator?

I know nothing about escalators but this seems a little excessive....

I'm sure you don't live in Victoria.

Search for "escalator southern cross" and you'll see what I mean.

 

[markis10]

4 months to fix an escalator?

I know nothing about escalators but this seems a little excessive....

That’s pretty quick, since COVID it’s been taking up to a year ie BNE Central/Sofitel

 

[Aeryn]

4 months to fix an escalator?

Actually 6 months which is the same ridiculous timeframe it too at both the SYD and MEL domestic J lounges but in SYD you could use the Qpub escalators or lift and in MEL one escalator and stairs.

Clearly escalator repair/replacement is a cushy job where speed is not of the essence.

If there is no airside access they may as well close the lounge.

 

[lovestotravel]

4 months to fix an escalator?

I know nothing about escalators but this seems a little excessive....

Southern Cross station in Melbourne, took 5 months for one...

 

[DC3]

This matter seems to need escalation.

 

[azza_1992]

Airside access via some retrofitted stairs, no matter how shabby looking, would surely be a better option for most passengers.

 

[elanshin]

6 months and same ridiculous timeframe it too at both tye SYD and MEL domestic J lounges but in SYD you could use the Qpub escalators or lift and in MEL one escaltor and stairs.

Clearly escalator repair/replace is a cushy job where speed is not of the essence.

If there is no airside access they may as well close the lounge.

If this was in Asia, we'd probably have it up and running within a week.

Always confused me as to what they could possibly need for that long to do. Are they perhaps removing the old esclators, doing the measurements after, ordering and manfacturing new escalators?

I watched them install one at MEL T1 overnight then it was up and running within a week.....

 

[Aeryn]

Common sense would assume they could measure and make the new ones before ripping out the old ones; but seems they turn off the existing ones and do nothing whatsoever for months before finally installing new ones.

 

[Cloud9]

If this was in Asia, we'd probably have it up and running within a week.

Always confused me as to what they could possibly need for that long to do. Are they perhaps removing the old esclators, doing the measurements after, ordering and manfacturing new escalators?

I watched them install one at MEL T1 overnight then it was up and running within a week.....

Yeah, but Asia doesn't have the CFMEU being a pain in the cough all day every day and waylaying things...

 

[elanshin]

Yeah, but Asia doesn't have the CFMEU being a pain in the cough all day every day and waylaying things...

I dont even think its any unions. I honestly think its bad planning.

See if an escalator breaks unexpectedly, taking a while to fix it (6 months) makes some sense. You may run into parts issues, original company not around etc.

But if you're doing a replacement - surely it's get everything made / ordered, ready to go and then spend a couple of month dismantling and installing. It's not like these are some insanely complex spiral escalators or ones built into the side of a mountain....

 

[justinbrett]

I dont even think its any unions. I honestly think its bad planning.

See if an escalator breaks unexpectedly, taking a while to fix it (6 months) makes some sense. You may run into parts issues, original company not around etc.

But if you're doing a replacement - surely it's get everything made / ordered, ready to go and then spend a couple of month dismantling and installing. It's not like these are some insanely complex spiral escalators or ones built into the side of a mountain....

Honestly I think most people here have no idea what they’re talking about. A quick look at reddit and other sites you’ll see people complaining from just about every city in the world.

Here’s one from Singapore - which last I checked, was in Asia. MRT quotes 4 months for escalator refurb. They explain why it takes so long in this article.

Why escalators at MRT stations take so long to repair

We thank Mr Soo Weng Keong for his feedback on escalator service at MRT stations (Maintenance and repair of escalators at MRT stations taking too long, July 10). Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

www.straitstimes.com

 

[Princess Fiona]

If this was in Asia, we'd probably have it up and running within a week.

Always confused me as to what they could possibly need for that long to do. Are they perhaps removing the old esclators, doing the measurements after, ordering and manfacturing new escalators?

I watched them install one at MEL T1 overnight then it was up and running within a week.....

The escalators at the QF Lounges in T1 have taken forever to complete.
Last time I was there they were still using the staircase to exit the lounges.
Wonder why that’s so different from another escalator in the terminal ?