Each city's Golden Wing Lounge is different. The largest ones are in Sydney (there are currently 2 in the domestic terminal as they are revamping the main one), Melbourne (quite big too), and Brisbane. They are quite comfortable as far as lounges are concerned. There are more emphasis toward the sort of booze spread than the food. Though there are nibblies throughout the day. There are 'quiet' areas for people who want to relax and 'work' areas for the office minded.

I think the Canadian lounges (both AC and CP) have a nicer feel to them compared to the Australian ones, and these are definitely more comfortable than compared to any of the US lounges I've been to.

There are defintely more "Club" members in Australia (people who tend to join airline clubs) than in Canada. Up until a few days ago, holding a Business Class does not entitle you to lounge access unless you are a Club member when flying domestically. Not even a Diamond level like myself unless I am a Golden Wing member. Which I am. But now all that's changed with STAR, since I am now considered a "GOLD" Star alliance member, I will have access even when my Golden Wing expires (which it will in May).

Incidentally, Lufthansa's Silver level FTL, have access to Golden Wing lounges whereas the rest of the Silver STAR members do not.



[This message has been edited by Celestar340 (edited 03-29-99).]