Lounge Access in Sydney flying in Thai F
Jun 28, 2014, 8:04 pm
#1
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Lounge Access in Sydney flying in Thai F
I know that TG refer their business and first class passengers to the Air New Zealand lounge at check in but was wondering if I would be able to access the new SQ First Class lounge?
I am flying in First on TG but have no status with Star Alliance (most of my flying is with OW). The Star Alliance website seems to suggest that as an F passenger on a Star Alliance carrier, I should have access but know SQ can be difficult at times. Has anybody flying in F on a Star Alliance carrier had success in gaining access to the F lounge in Sydney (or elsewhere) without relying on status?
I am flying in First on TG but have no status with Star Alliance (most of my flying is with OW). The Star Alliance website seems to suggest that as an F passenger on a Star Alliance carrier, I should have access but know SQ can be difficult at times. Has anybody flying in F on a Star Alliance carrier had success in gaining access to the F lounge in Sydney (or elsewhere) without relying on status?
Jun 28, 2014, 9:42 pm
#2
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I actually prefer the Air NZ lounge - it just has a better feeling for me... When flying TG in both J and F ex-SYD, that's my happy place before departing.
The Lounge Ladies are so lovely and look after me well - I walk right on past the SQ lounge, every time!
Cheers,
AG. :-:
The Lounge Ladies are so lovely and look after me well - I walk right on past the SQ lounge, every time!
Cheers,
AG. :-:
Jun 28, 2014, 10:07 pm
#3
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Yeah I don't mind the Air New Zealand lounge .... great views but was looking a little tired last time I was there. Just keen to check out the new SQ First Class lounge ... if they will let me in 
Jun 28, 2014, 10:11 pm
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Cheers,
AG. :-:
Jun 28, 2014, 11:37 pm
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I know that TG refer their business and first class passengers to the Air New Zealand lounge at check in but was wondering if I would be able to access the new SQ First Class lounge?
I am flying in First on TG but have no status with Star Alliance (most of my flying is with OW). The Star Alliance website seems to suggest that as an F passenger on a Star Alliance carrier, I should have access but know SQ can be difficult at times. Has anybody flying in F on a Star Alliance carrier had success in gaining access to the F lounge in Sydney (or elsewhere) without relying on status?
I am flying in First on TG but have no status with Star Alliance (most of my flying is with OW). The Star Alliance website seems to suggest that as an F passenger on a Star Alliance carrier, I should have access but know SQ can be difficult at times. Has anybody flying in F on a Star Alliance carrier had success in gaining access to the F lounge in Sydney (or elsewhere) without relying on status?
Jun 29, 2014, 4:30 am
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My wife and I were flying SYD-BKK-MUC in May (in F). No problems getting into the SQ F lounge. However, as stated before, they did explicitly tell us that no flight announcements for TG will be made.
Jun 29, 2014, 6:52 am
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You will have no trouble accessing the SQ F lounge with your TG F boarding pass. The *A rules clearly state you can access any member F lounge if you're departing *A F, and any member J lounge if departing *A J.
The lounge attendants may say "Oh, TG uses the NZ lounge which is just down the hall" and all you need to reply is "Thank you, however I would prefer to use this lounge". They'll welcome you with a smile (although no boarding announcements will be made).
As others have said, the NZ SYD lounge is pretty good but you may find the SQ lounge less crowded, depending on time of day. The catering in the SQ lounge is much improved post renovation.
The lounge attendants may say "Oh, TG uses the NZ lounge which is just down the hall" and all you need to reply is "Thank you, however I would prefer to use this lounge". They'll welcome you with a smile (although no boarding announcements will be made).
As others have said, the NZ SYD lounge is pretty good but you may find the SQ lounge less crowded, depending on time of day. The catering in the SQ lounge is much improved post renovation.
Jun 29, 2014, 7:46 pm
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You will have no trouble accessing the SQ F lounge with your TG F boarding pass. The *A rules clearly state you can access any member F lounge if you're departing *A F, and any member J lounge if departing *A J.
The lounge attendants may say "Oh, TG uses the NZ lounge which is just down the hall" and all you need to reply is "Thank you, however I would prefer to use this lounge". They'll welcome you with a smile (although no boarding announcements will be made).
As others have said, the NZ SYD lounge is pretty good but you may find the SQ lounge less crowded, depending on time of day. The catering in the SQ lounge is much improved post renovation.
The lounge attendants may say "Oh, TG uses the NZ lounge which is just down the hall" and all you need to reply is "Thank you, however I would prefer to use this lounge". They'll welcome you with a smile (although no boarding announcements will be made).
As others have said, the NZ SYD lounge is pretty good but you may find the SQ lounge less crowded, depending on time of day. The catering in the SQ lounge is much improved post renovation.
SQ lounge attendants do try to persuade pax to use NZ lounge, as you say one needs to insist
SQ F lounge post refurb is very nice, different planet from NZ J lounge ^
Jun 29, 2014, 7:46 pm
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I flew out on the morning flight from Sydney yesterday and had no issues getting into the Singapore Airlines lounge. Only went to the business side but with all of 3 people in the lounge, was much better than visiting the NZ lounge. Food offerings included items such as chicken curry and rice as well as breakfast items of bacon / tomatoes/ chipolatas
Had no need to insist; when I got there I was allowed in with no attempt to send me to the NZ lounge, just informed that they would not be announcing the TG flight
Had no need to insist; when I got there I was allowed in with no attempt to send me to the NZ lounge, just informed that they would not be announcing the TG flight
Jun 29, 2014, 10:10 pm
#14
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LH and TG FCL in their hubs are specifically excluded on the *A website.
Jun 30, 2014, 1:55 am
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TG excludes Spa access for other *A F passengers but access to FCL is given.
I wonder that SQ F in Singapore is not mentioned. Have other *A F really access there?