Complimentary Lounge Pass - Worth redeeming in Melbourne or London?

[TravellingTeacher]

Hi everyone,

First post here, looking for some advice about Qantas lounges in Melbourne and London. I am flying Melbourne - London via Dubai, on Qantas codeshare flights with Emirates in mid-September and returning early October. I have a lounge pass I can redeem (Silver member), but not sure if the lounges will be open or accessible with my flights.

I am leaving Melbourne at 5:15am, then departing Heathrow at 2:20pm.

Appreciate your advice!

 

[RichardMEL]

Hmm while T&C of general passes say QF or JQ flight NUMBER I'm unsure about when flying EK on a QF codeshare

However I would go QF London Lounge if you can. The "dungeon" International J lounge at MEL is... well.. not the best. LHR T3 QF Lounge is far superior and should be open for a 2:20pm departure.