Lounge Access Help Desk

[admin]

Background to this thread
We have noticed an increase in the posting of questions regarding what Airport Lounges are available at specific airports when travelling on specific airlines. While one can be assured of access at the airline lounge when travelling on that airline (provided you have Lounge membership), thing start to get complex when travelling on a codeshare or partner airline.

Posting Guidelines
Please post your questions about Lounge access in this thread. Be sure to include the airline you are travelling on, the airport (and terminal, if known), and any Airline Status or Airport Lounge membership programs you have.

When answering questions, please include the original question. This will assist in readability and management of the thread.

(Special thanks to Princess Fiona for suggesting this new thread.)

 

[Flyer 777]

Thanks for the info

 

[Adgwn]

Hi, recommendations please for which lounge to visit pre JL774 (0820am departure AEST) as QF Gold members. The JAL app says to use either the NZ or Marhaba lounge. As I see it our options are infact 3 lounges: NZ, Marhaba or QF lounge. As it's an early departure and likely still dark when we board, a runway/tarmac view isn't so relevant whereas decent breakfast/coffee options are.

 

[jase05]

Hi, recommendations please for which lounge to visit pre JL774 (0820am departure AEST) as QF Gold members. The JAL app says to use either the NZ or Marhaba lounge. As I see it our options are infact 3 lounges: NZ, Marhaba or QF lounge. As it's an early departure and likely still dark when we board, a runway/tarmac view isn't so relevant whereas decent breakfast/coffee options are.

I wasn’t aware that the NZ lounge was an option but according to the JAL website it looks like like JAL status or flying J or F will get you into the NZ lounge.
IF I had the option of all 3 I’d definitely choose the NZ lounge followed by the Marhaba with MEL J lounge in third place.

 

[aikman]

The JAL website says JAL status gives you access but since you have QF status then I think your only option is the Qantas Club.

There is an asterisk which says that oneworld sapphire also gets you access to Qantas Club. I think this asterisk is what applies to you.

 

[Mwenenzi]

OW web site for lounges. Is not always accurate or up to date

Airport Lounges: oneworld Lounges & Airport Lounge Access

Enjoy airport lounge access at nearly 700 airport lounges worldwide through your oneworld Priority tier. Exceptions may apply.

www.oneworld.com

Does not have a specific entry for JAL.
Some have "Access for eligible customers traveling on these oneworld member airlines only."
QF lounges "Access for eligible customers traveling on any oneworld member airline"

Breakfast at 07:30 in the QF international lounge limited. Coffee from the machine. I was their at that time~ 4 weeks ago,

 

[jase05]

From the JAL website

 

[clifford]

Well, contrary to the above opinions, I'd choose the QF Bus Lounge any time, followed by the Marhaba. Not that I personally would have to choose the QF Bus lounge (although it's OK. apart from no windows). The breakfast offerings will be fine. I just don't like AirNZ.

 

[Adgwn]

From the JAL website
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Many thanks. So based on the above and this is also the same info that shows in our booking on the JAL App, can a One World Saphire (Qantas Gold) access the Air NZ lounge in MEL before the JAL flight?

 

[jase05]

Many thanks. So based on the above and this is also the same info that shows in our booking on the JAL App, can a One World Saphire (Qantas Gold) access the Air NZ lounge in MEL before the JAL flight?

I’d suggest no.
Unless I’m misreading the wording it appears you have to be JAL high tier member or flying in F or J.
I think you will have access to the Marhaba or QF lounge

 

[Adgwn]

I’d suggest no.
Unless I’m misreading the wording it appears you have to be JAL high tier member or flying in F or J.
I think you will have access to the Marhaba or QF lounge

Ah, thanks for clarifying. I've re-read it too and that looks like the two options. Let's see what our boarding passes say when we receive them at check-in.