Transiting and SYD First Class Lounge

[BVT]

I was in Y on qf9 back in november and they came around and asked if I wanted a spa treatment. Guess they were bored

Same here - QF009 in whY. Was practically "forced" to have a spa treatment! Got a massage and a facial; obviously, a very slow day.

 

[Flying Fox]

F lounge time is great but it can get boring after a while.

Oh I'm so not there yet!

 

[QLD'r]

I'll be passing through Sydney on Feb 8. Originally booked on a flight from Brisbane landing at 1025 for a DFW flight at 1540. Totally messed up the time calculations on how much time I would get in the F lounge. 60 minutes was not enough given transfer times! So I rebooked on QF8 from Brisbane to Sydney giving me almost 5 hours in the F lounge. More then enough time for Ms QLD'r and myself!
After spending time in the F lounge, I fear I will be unprepared for the Admirals Lounge when I fly from DFW to Cancun... Can't believe I have to pay for food etc... Even the Flagship lounges are pretty average... How do the Americans get lounges so wrong?!

 

[ferni]

I'll be passing through Sydney on Feb 8. Originally booked on a flight from Brisbane landing at 1025 for a DFW flight at 1540. Totally messed up the time calculations on how much time I would get in the F lounge. 60 minutes was not enough given transfer times! So I rebooked on QF8 from Brisbane to Sydney giving me almost 5 hours in the F lounge. More then enough time for Ms QLD'r and myself!
After spending time in the F lounge, I fear I will be unprepared for the Admirals Lounge when I fly from DFW to Cancun... Can't believe I have to pay for food etc... Even the Flagship lounges are pretty average... How do the Americans get lounges so wrong?!

The A/C Lounges in DFW aren't a bad place to relax, but the lack of food & drinks is a bit disapointing.

 

[Ewing]

Even the Flagship lounges are pretty average... How do the Americans get lounges so wrong?!

I like the Flagship lounges.

It may get me expelled from AFF, but sometimes I just like to grab some decent hot food, a glass of wine and sit down with my Kindle and nibble away without going through a full dining experience à la SYD/MEL F lounge. The Flagship lounges I've been in (LAX and ORD) meet that requirement quite well.

The last time I was in the ORD lounge they had delicious prawn skewers. I went back about 3 times for more

 

[dfcatch]

I'm with Ewing on this.

Although I didn't like the ORD F lounge..... I relocated back to the A/C which I liked more.

 

[serfty]

I like the Flagship lounges. ...

+1

... Although I didn't like the ORD F lounge..... I relocated back to the A/C which I liked more.

I generally use the ORD A/C for a shower and the F/L for food.

 

[tuapekastar]

I like the Flagship lounges.

It may get me expelled from AFF, but sometimes I just like to grab some decent hot food, a glass of wine and sit down with my Kindle and nibble away without going through a full dining experience à la SYD/MEL F lounge. The Flagship lounges I've been in (LAX and ORD) meet that requirement quite well.

The last time I was in the ORD lounge they had delicious prawn skewers. I went back about 3 times for more

I see your point, I enjoy the full meal service in MEL/SYD but as you say something a little simpler may suffice sometimes. I just trust/hope the ORD/LAX Flagship lounges are way better than the LHR one! :shock:

Edit: LHR being something of an 'outstation' for AA, I don't necessarily expect it to match up to US-based Flagship lounge standards (and don't know if it does) but IMHO it was a probably a little below the level of a domestic QP. But I ain't complaining, it's nicer than waiting at a cramped standing-room-only gate lounge with 250 other people.

 

[stark]

I see your point, I enjoy the full meal service in MEL/SYD but as you say something a little simpler may suffice sometimes. I just trust/hope the ORD/LAX Flagship lounges are way better than the LHR one! :shock:

Edit: LHR being something of an 'outstation' for AA, I don't necessarily expect it to match up to US-based Flagship lounge standards (and don't know if it does) but IMHO it was a probably a little below the level of a domestic QP. But I ain't complaining, it's nicer than waiting at a cramped standing-room-only gate lounge with 250 other people.

I've only been in the ORD flagship lounge, it's quite nice and definitely a big step up from admirals clubs.

 

[Fantic125]

I've only been in the ORD flagship lounge, it's quite nice and definitely a big step up from admirals clubs.

I found the lounges in ORD almost magical a couple of years ago. Mind you, I had spent the previous two days trying (unsucessfully) to get out of Cleveland without success (January snow).

Back OT, FLounge access is nice, but it is a waiting room....

 

[Flashback]

I see your point, I enjoy the full meal service in MEL/SYD but as you say something a little simpler may suffice sometimes. I just trust/hope the ORD/LAX Flagship lounges are way better than the LHR one! :shock:

Edit: LHR being something of an 'outstation' for AA, I don't necessarily expect it to match up to US-based Flagship lounge standards (and don't know if it does) but IMHO it was a probably a little below the level of a domestic QP. But I ain't complaining, it's nicer than waiting at a cramped standing-room-only gate lounge with 250 other people.

The LHR AA lounge reminds me of a hospital...:!:

 

[11sjw]

Where does the bus from the domestic terminal drop you off in relation to Customs/TRS/FLounge?

 

[ozbeachbabe]

Where does the bus from the domestic terminal drop you off in relation to Customs/TRS/FLounge?

You hop off the QF shuttle bus which drops you off landside at the international terminal then go up the escalators past the checkin counters to clear customs after which you'll find the TRS desk.

 

[JohnK]

Where does the bus from the domestic terminal drop you off in relation to Customs/TRS/FLounge?

The bus drops off near gate 8.

And then a short walk to the QF First Class check-in counter(s) and express immigration.

Have just done it and it was quite painless....

 

[11sjw]

The bus drops off near gate 8.

And then a short walk to the QF First Class check-in counter(s) and express immigration.

Have just done it and it was quite painless....

My intl flight is with Jetstar, don't think I can use the 1st check in counter.

 

[Fifa]

My intl flight is with Jetstar, don't think I can use the 1st check in counter.

No, you'll have to line up with all the plebs at the Jet* check-in and they don't open a minute earlier than 3 hours before the flight

 

[Ewing]

No, you'll have to line up with all the plebs at the Jet* check-in and they don't open a minute earlier than 3 hours before the flight

And when there's AFFers about, you can guarantee that they'll faff about for another 20 minutes after that

 

[Fifa]

And when there's AFFers about, you can guarantee that they'll faff about for another 20 minutes after that

Yes, it's amazing how that happens and once checked in it seems to then take ages getting through immigration, past all the shops and finally up the escalator to the inner sanctum!

 

[ozbeachbabe]

My intl flight is with Jetstar, don't think I can use the 1st check in counter.

Now if only the JQ boarding passes would print off at PER Dom checkin counter prior to your PER/SYD flight.