1/4MM@20

Does a One World emerald (AA EXP) get lounge access when flying qantas codeshare on Jetstar metal in coach on a domestic flight within New Zealand?

Thanks

Dave Noble

Under OW rules, there is no lounge entitlement given that the operating carrier ( Jetstar ) is not a OW carrier

Domestically in Australia at least, the lounges do from reports, tend to allow JQ passengers into the lounges but don't know if NZ is different

Dave

1/4MM@20

So answer is technically no but it is worth a try. If refused, they are totally within their rights.

Thanks for the quick reply!!!

Blackcloud

Jetstar (JQ) only operate from Christchurch (CHC) and only to the east coast of Australia. JQ do not operate domestically in NZ.
If you mean Jetconnect, the wholly owned subsidary of QF flying under QF codes QF27XX, then yes you do have access to the domestic QP at AKL, WLG and CHC if you are travelling on a OW flight that day.
Enjoy NZ.

1/4MM@20

Thank you Blackcloud. That is exactly what I meant. Great news that I can use the lounge. So looking forward to my NZ trip!!!

NZ_Flyer

Plus if you are flying the 734's within NZ then you might get business class seats on your economy fare as well (being a OW Emerald).

Kiwi Flyer

... and a couple of 733s (ZK-JND and ZK-JNN to be exact).

michaelpowell44

I have upcoming JQ MEL-SYD then connecting on separate ticket to SIN in QF J.

Will I be able to use QF J lounge in MEL based on my connection same day intl connection with QF J?

thadocta

No lounge access at all, based upon current rules (presuming you don't have QF status). You aren't departing on a OW flight from MEL, so no lounge access based on COS on SYD-SIN flight, and non-OW status shouldn't get you in to the lounge in MEL.

Having said that though, you could always try it, you may luck out.

Dave

DH188

The published rules say yes, though some here will argue that you're not 'connecting' if on separate tickets.

Eligible Class of Travel


International Business

Eligible if connecting to or from a Qantas or Emirates international flight on the same day.

One guest allowed and does not need to be travelling.

http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airl...egory=qcLounge

thadocta

Where did you make this up from?

The OP is NOT coming off a QF flight, they are coming off a JQ flight, and JQ is not a part of OW, so OW lounge access rules do not apply.

Those rules ONLY apply if connecting from a flight operated by a OW carrier, which is NOT JQ.

Dave

serfty

The paragraph is not specific. There is no caveat that it relates to any carrier other than connecting to a Qantas (or Emirates) international flight where the passenger is travelling in Business class.

Based on the wording, one could be travelling Tiger or Virgin MEL-SYD and get access if connecting to QF/EK J.

I suspect that was not the intention and it's meant to refer to PAX on QF.

Having posted that, it may not hurt to try pleasantly - showing the international BP. If rejected one should smile pleasantly and head back to T4.

What does hurt it that it can take up to around 25 minutes to get from Airside T1 to Airside T4 these days (longish walk + security). Moreover, to get on that JQ flight you need to be at the gate at least 20 minutes before scheduled departure time.

DH188

There is nothing made up.

If you actually read the linked page you'll see that 'Eligible Class of Travel' is totally separate from 'Eligible oneworld Status'.

Dave Noble

Travelling on Jetstar from Melbourne to Sydney in economy class, there is no lounge access entitlement from class of travel in Melbourne

Travelling on Qantas from Sydney to Singapore in business class, there is lounge access entitlement from class of travel in Sydney

The only exception would be if on a 2 class Jetstar service when booked in business max

thadocta

There is plenty made up. See below.

Dave