Qantas Complimentary Lounge Pass Discussion

[MELso]

Another random thought - she could get a Dragonpass membership through Club Avolta and buy into the Ahlan Lounge for $US31.

 

[dmgale]

We are flying to BKK late January and decided to book economy on the outbound trip and J on the way back. I have a couple of lounge passes and thought I'd link them for the Sydney Int lounge as we have a 3 hour wait after flying in from CBR. However I find that I am unable to do so because of " Qantas Lounge Passes are not available for purchase or linking for this flight".

I'm assuming this is due to my returning to dirt status, sorry bronze status, after using other carriers over the last few years. Given the flight is in more than 3 months I'm guessing they are not about to change their minds. Is there any point to checking closer to the flight or do I just accept defeat now?

 

[flyingfan]

Based on people’s reports it’s more likely it’s peak season and they restrict lounge pass use then, rather than your flying history or status.

 

[shonofear]

hey there,
so my partner and I have a upcoming flight Mel > coughet on 21/10 on a Jetstar flight and have managed to link 1 of the general lounge invitations to the Qantas international business lounge (done 4 weeks ago), I forgot to add my partners so trying now and its only giving me option for Qantas domestic lounge, the business lounge doesn't show up.
thoughts ? did they run out of capacity ?
cheers

 

[serfty]

hey there,
so my partner and I have a upcoming flight Mel > coughet on 21/10 on a Jetstar flight and have managed to link 1 of the general lounge invitations to the Qantas international business lounge (done 4 weeks ago), I forgot to add my partners so trying now and its only giving me option for Qantas domestic lounge, the business lounge doesn't show up.
thoughts ? did they run out of capacity ?
cheers

It seems while the first lounge at MEL is closed during October, use of lounge passes at T2 has been restricted.

Thread 'Melbourne Qantas First Lounge Closed most October 2025'

Sep 17, 2025

In my latest newsletter

Our Melbourne First lounge will be temporarily closed for scheduled maintenance from 4 October to 3 November 2025. We invite you to join us in our premium dedicated space located within the International Business Lounge.

No tasting of the menu if it’s closed for a month!

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I guess this restriction has been implemented subsequent to your initial linking.

 

[Austman]

It seems while the first lounge at MEL is closed during October, use of lounge passes at T2 has been restricted.

Without any mention of that on the Qantas website.

 

[serfty]

Without any mention of that on the Qantas website.

I have seen recent anecdotes to that effect.

Qantas have a blanket term covering such.

 

[Austman]

I have seen recent anecdotes to that effect

Yes. I can see it for bookings next week. If you want to use a lounge pass. It's not anecdotal.

But the Qantas website only states the F-lounge is closed. Nothing about the J-lounge being restricted etc.

 

[shonofear]

It seems while the first lounge at MEL is closed during October, use of lounge passes at T2 has been restricted.

thanks, interesting, so would that mean my pass that went thru month ago would still be denied at entry as well?
sucks, what are the alternatives? these passes expire soon
I’ll try my luck and call tomorrow see what they can do.