Airport Lounges is a popular topic at the Australian Frequent Flyer. Improve your travel experience by using airline lounges such as the Virgin Lounge and Priority Pass lounges before you fly. The Qantas Club is easily the most common airport lounge in Australia. Australian frequent flyers are always looking for information about the Qantas Club, and how to obtain a Qantas Club discount.
We find out what the Qantas Business Class service is like in 2025 on a trans-Pacific flight from Vancouver to Sydney on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Is it worth the high price Qantas charges?
Virgin Australia's refurbished Boeing 737s have new Business Class seats, but the cabin overall feels less spacious and private. This review explains what to expect in Virgin Australia Business Class in 2025.
Although LATAM Airlines has left Oneworld, Qantas Frequent Flyer members can still earn & redeem points with the South American carrier. Qantas Gold, Platinum & Platinum One members also receive lounge access at selected airports.
The humble toasted sandwich has been a staple at Qantas Club lounges across Australia for decades. Now, Virgin Australia has added toasties to the menu. Which airline does it better?
Airlines have a habit of closing their lounges before delayed flights have actually started boarding. Is this reasonable or should paying customers who've already been inconvenienced by a flight delay expect more?
Oman Air becomes a member of the Oneworld alliance on 30 June 2025, around a year behind schedule. Here's what this means for frequent flyers.
Qantas has not offered all-day check-in at Sydney Airport since 2020, unless you're flying with hand luggage only. If you have checked luggage, the earliest you can check in is around six hours before departure.
Qantas has opened its brand new domestic Business Lounge at Adelaide Airport. With seating for 190 people, the centrepiece is the Market Stand with plated dishes.
Even if you're not a frequent flyer, you can enjoy access to airport lounges around the world with a Priority Pass membership.
The Escape Lounge opened in the international terminal of Cairns Airport, taking over the space of the former Reef Lounge, in February 2025. Initial reviews are quite positive.
The concept of a lounge within another airport lounge has become more popular, as airlines seek to create a more premium experience for their most valuable customers.
To access the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Lounge at LAX via Priority Pass, you would need to pay a USD35 (~AU$55) surcharge. It's not the first Priority Pass lounge to add a surcharge.