Little Qantas access to 3rd Party international lounges. (Some at YVR, BKK & HNL)

[farstar]

It seems Qantas has let their agreement lapse at POM for access to the Paradise lounge. I was informed at the lounge today.

 

[justinbrett]

It seems Qantas has let their agreement lapse at POM for access to the Paradise lounge. I was informed at the lounge today.

That’s covered by the Qantas covid update page:

Some Qantas International First and International Business lounges are currently closed except for those listed in the table above, including all international lounges operated by partner airlines for Qantas passengers.

 

[Nomadster]

That’s covered by the Qantas covid update page:

Some Qantas International First and International Business lounges are currently closed except for those listed in the table above, including all international lounges operated by partner airlines for Qantas passengers.

The QF pax numbers are starting to grow in/out of POM so maybe time for Qantas to look again at this. I miss the excellent Airways catering in the PX Lounge.

 

[Mattg]

That’s covered by the Qantas covid update page:

Some Qantas International First and International Business lounges are currently closed except for those listed in the table above, including all international lounges operated by partner airlines for Qantas passengers.

Looking at the page here - https://www.qantas.com/au/en/coronavirus/inflight-and-airport-services.html#lounges

So does this mean that QF J passengers also have no access to lounges in most other international ports including BKK, JNB, YVR, DPS, DEL, etc.? These airports aren't specifically mentioned on that page but I'm sure some of these have open lounges. This doesn't seem right.

 

[Virgin Bart]

It does read that way to me. Also reads that Dubai would be unavailable (!)

 

[Mattg]

It does read that way to me. Also reads that Dubai would be unavailable (!)

Someone at Qantas should really update this so that customers know what to expect.

 

[Virgin Bart]

Someone at Qantas should really update this so that customers know what to expect.

Probably still dealing with the February 2019 updates.

 

[JohnK]

Looking at the page here - https://www.qantas.com/au/en/coronavirus/inflight-and-airport-services.html#lounges

So does this mean that QF J passengers also have no access to lounges in most other international ports including BKK, JNB, YVR, DPS, DEL, etc.? These airports aren't specifically mentioned on that page but I'm sure some of these have open lounges. This doesn't seem right.

I'm flying JQ to MEL from BKK next Saturday night at 9:15pm and wife/daughter flying back to CNX at 6:30pm.

I was hoping to have lounge access. So the Qantas lounge in BKK is closed? They used to send passengers to Miracle lounge at G2. If that's no longer the case that's disappointing.

 

[Hvr]

I'm flying JQ to MEL from BKK next Saturday night at 9:15pm and wife/daughter flying back to CNX at 6:30pm.

Unless you've purchased a JQ Max bundle you won't get into the Mirage lounge. Unless they have an option to pay for entry.

JQ check in issues the invitation to the passenger at check in.

 

[JohnK]

Unless you've purchased a JQ Max bundle you won't get into the Mirage lounge. Unless they have an option to pay for entry.

JQ check in issues the invitation to the passenger at check in.

I've purchased the Max bundle.

Lounge access not based on status?

 

[serfty]

Lounge access not based on status?

When flying Jetstar and it comes to lounges not operated by Qantas, status is generally not a factor that would allow admission.

 

[pangwen]

Looking at the page here - https://www.qantas.com/au/en/coronavirus/inflight-and-airport-services.html#lounges

So does this mean that QF J passengers also have no access to lounges in most other international ports including BKK, JNB, YVR, DPS, DEL, etc.? These airports aren't specifically mentioned on that page but I'm sure some of these have open lounges. This doesn't seem right.

A family member flew from YVR on QF76 last month and was permitted access to the Skyteam lounge prior to boarding. Perhaps that does not contradict the "including all international lounges operated by partner airlines for Qantas passengers." part of the page as the Vancouver Skyteam lounge is not technically operated by a "partner airline" as such?

 

[Mattg]

A family member flew from YVR on QF76 last month and was permitted access to the Skyteam lounge prior to boarding. Perhaps that does not contradict the "including all international lounges operated by partner airlines for Qantas passengers." part of the page as the Vancouver Skyteam lounge is not technically operated by a "partner airline" as such?

Good to know that a lounge was available in YVR. That said, I don't think the Qantas website is being as nuanced as that - it's just poorly maintained.

 

[dajop]

Unless you've purchased a JQ Max bundle you won't get into the Mirage lounge. Unless they have an option to pay for entry.

Shouldn’t that be a business Max bundle? Economy Max bundle won’t give lounge access

 

[JohnK]

Shouldn’t that be a business Max bundle? Economy Max bundle won’t give lounge access

Correct economy Max bundle does not provide lounge access.

Stuck in BKK terminal for another 4 hours + 3 hour delay.

I think I've learnt my lesson now.

 

[serfty]

Correct economy Max bundle does not provide lounge access.

If on QF codeshare, lounge access may be available at BKK.

 

[henrus]

Correct economy Max bundle does not provide lounge access

Back a long time ago it used to but not anymore.

 

[mbell1510]

Good to know that a lounge was available in YVR. That said, I don't think the Qantas website is being as nuanced as that - it's just poorly maintained.

I think that is the case. I accessed the Dubai Business Lounge in April as a QF codeshare with it printed on my EK boarding pass, despite Qantas' website saying there was no lounge access available at the time.

 

[Mattg]

This post suggests there is now lounge access available in Port Moresby with pax sent to the Air Niugini lounge:

Article: Most Qantas International Lounges Are Now Open Again

Most Qantas International Lounges Are Now Open Again is an article written by AFF editorial staff: https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/most-qantas-international-lounges-open-again/ You can leave a comment or discuss this topic below.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[JohnK]

Back a long time ago it used to but not anymore.

I thought it did but obviously have not kept up with recent changes.

Not making same mistake although to be fair Jetstar is starting to look better than Qantas.