Qantas Temporarily Closing Melbourne First Lounge
Qantas is closing its international First Lounge at Melbourne Airport for maintenance from 4 October until 3 November 2025. It's one of several upcoming temporary Qantas lounge closures.
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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.
Toasties Vs a Terminal Tipple: Is Paid Lounge Membership Good Value?
Given the sky-high airport food & drink prices, is it better value to buy a lounge membership instead of dining in the terminal?
11 Sep 2025
Airports & Lounges
Toastie Wars: Qantas Club vs Virgin Lounge
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?
7 Aug 2025
Airports & Lounges
Qantas 737-800 Business Class Review (Wellington-Melbourne)
We review the Qantas Boeing 737-800 Business Class experience on a trans-Tasman flight from Wellington to Melbourne. How does it stack up in 2025?
29 Jul 2025
Flight Reviews
Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold Status Guide
Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold status comes with lounge access, priority access, extra baggage and more benefits when flying with Qantas and its partners.
24 Jul 2025
Qantas
Live Music in the Qantas Club
The Qantas Club at Sydney Airport is adding some weekend cheer, with live music in the lounge from 4-8pm on Friday and Sunday evenings.
10 Jul 2025
Qantas
New Qantas Domestic Business Lounge Opens in Adelaide
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.
16 May 2025
Qantas
The “Lounge Within a Lounge” Concept: Good Marketing?
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.
8 May 2025
Airports & Lounges
Qantas Auckland Lounge Closed for Upgrade
Qantas is reaccommodating its frequent flyers, Qantas Club members and Business Class passengers in the Emirates and Strata Lounges until early 2026, while it refurbishes its Auckland Lounge.
24 Apr 2025
Airports & Lounges
Qantas Switches to Cathay Pacific Lounge in Vancouver
Qantas passengers who are eligible for lounge access can now use the Cathay Pacific Lounge when departing Vancouver on QF76. This is a big upgrade over the previous SkyTeam Lounge.
18 Apr 2025
Airports & Lounges
18 Things Qantas Does Well
Qantas may have its challenges, but there's lots to like about Australia's national carrier. Here are 18 things Qantas does particularly well.
28 Mar 2025
Qantas
10 Things Qantas Could Do Better
I enjoy flying the flying kangaroo most of the time, but there are 10 things I think Qantas could improve including its call centre, aircraft cleaning and priority baggage.
28 Mar 2025
Qantas