Current Qantas First Lounge Menu (SYD/MEL) and relevant topics

[SYD]

Just arrived in Singapore, we’re overnighting here before QF1 tomorrow so will be interesting to see what plays out at the SIN lounge when we come back.

Regardless of whether it’s actually a new QF policy or misinformation from the lounge staff it’s clear that Qantas don’t care that First is supposed to be a premium offering.

The fact that regular F travellers in this thread are sharing tips for ensuring that Qantas actually deliver the service they’re supposed to provide shows how badly broken the process is.

No excuse, but the F lounge crew are supplied by Sofitel. If they’re not meeting expectations it’s a good idea to provide feedback - as suggested up thread.

 

[flyingfan]

Has anyone seen this 'F is no longer VIP' in the other F lounges? Qantas can decide who it recognises but I'm sure my commercial value (especially as a status runner) is far below regular full-fare F buyers, so it's a bizarre decision. I'm with those saying it's a miscommunication but you'd think the manager would have gotten it right. Interested in any followup and response.

I haven't been to the SYD Flounge many times as P1 but recently (flying Jetstar ) after reception, reached the dais mentioned and was escorted to the roped-off area with the specials menu. I didn't think the Jetstar boarding passes indicated P1 or any status, so maybe the staff KWIA through other means. Not really a drinker so didn't ask for any top drop.

 

[jamesatfish]

I will leave the full reply for the SIN thread to save the mods having to clean up my posts again, but no special menu or offers in SIN tonight.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Has anyone seen this 'F is no longer VIP' in the other F lounges? Qantas can decide who it recognises but I'm sure my commercial value (especially as a status runner) is far below regular full-fare F buyers, so it's a bizarre decision. I'm with those saying it's a miscommunication but you'd think the manager would have gotten it right. Interested in any followup and response.

I haven't been to the SYD Flounge many times as P1 but recently (flying Jetstar ) after reception, reached the dais mentioned and was escorted to the roped-off area with the specials menu. I didn't think the Jetstar boarding passes indicated P1 or any status, so maybe the staff KWIA through other means. Not really a drinker so didn't ask for any top drop.

No because this isn’t a thing and was a total error/ miscommunication by the F lounge staff IMHO.
F is afforded privileges that are above OWE in most QF Int Lounges and that is extended to CL/P1 even if they are not in F.