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.
In Australia, a Business class ticket or airline status will get you into the lounge before your flight. But in the United States, neither airline status nor even a First class ticket will gain you airport lounge entry! Airport lounge access works a little differently in the United States. Here’s what you need to know… … Continued
The Qantas Singapore Lounge is one of the most popular in the Qantas lounge network. The service is excellent, the food and drinks are great and there are plenty of showers. There’s just one problem – it can get a little too popular, leading to overcrowding and some lounge guests even being turned away at … Continued
Qantas is currently offering 40% off Qantas Club joining and renewal fees. But you’ll have to be quick – this 4-day promotion ends on Friday 25 May 2018. The 40% off Qantas Club fees is only available to new Qantas Club members. Existing Qantas Club members are unable to use this offer for membership renewal. … Continued
If you fly a lot, it’s easy to take airport lounges for granted. But this week an AFF member reminds us of how special they are for travellers that don’t get to visit often. Nat Z recently visited an airport lounge for the first time and was amazed by just how nice it was. From … Continued
Qantas has had all sorts of IT problems over the past week. Its scheduled system upgrade last Wednesday took far longer than expected, leaving frequent flyers unable to access their accounts or use their Qantas points for many hours. But it’s a different IT problem that has upset AFF member juddles this week. Qantas routinely emails … Continued
Qantas will shift its Manila flights from Terminal 1 to the more modern Terminal 3 from the end of August. Qantas’ terminal change in Manila is just one of many scheduled for the end of August 2018 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Many other international airlines are also moving to Terminal 3, while domestic Cebu … Continued
Qantas has an excellent lounge at Singapore’s Changi Airport. The combined Business & First class lounge features a seasonal dining menu, bar service, helpful staff and well-appointed showers. Unfortunately, the Qantas Singapore Lounge can get very crowded in the evening. This has been a problem for many months. But lounge overcrowding has just become much … Continued
Today marks a new era for both Qantas’ flagship kangaroo route and the ongoing partnership with Emirates. Later today, the first ever non-stop commercial flight from Australia to Europe will depart. The new QF9 service from Perth to London is scheduled to leave at 6.50pm local time. It will arrive in London over 17 hours later … Continued
In Australia, airport lounge access for under 18s travelling alone is not permitted. This is due to liquor licensing regulations, as self-serve alcohol is available in most lounges. Passengers under 18 can still purchase a Business class ticket or attain frequent flyer status – which comes with the advertised benefit of lounge access. Nonetheless, the Qantas … Continued
Qantas will shift its operations to Terminal 8 at New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport from 3 April 2018. Terminal 8 at JFK Airport is home to Qantas’ partner American Airlines. Qantas’ daily service from New York to Los Angeles (with onward connections to Australia) currently departs from Terminal 7 at JFK Airport. This … Continued
Qantas has announced aircraft upgrades, new lounges and a new Pilot Academy alongside a record profit at the 2018 half-yearly results last Thursday. Qantas’ record half-yearly profit of $976 million was widely reported by Australian media. But of most interest to frequent flyers are the other announcements made alongside the financial reporting in the Qantas … Continued
Qantas’ underwhelming, overcrowded Business Lounge at Sydney Airport is finally set to receive a refresh. The Qantas Sydney international Business Lounge is one of the busiest in the airline’s international network. But for the past several years it has been somewhat neglected. The refurbishments will commence in the second half of 2018. Qantas expects the … Continued