Business lounge vs Qantas Club
Jan 11, 2011, 9:23 pm
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Business lounge vs Qantas Club
What's the difference (if any) between the Domestic Business Lounge and the Qantas Club lounges (in SYD and MEL)? The Qantas website makes a clear distinction between the 2. I've always thought they were the same. It sounds like the Business Lounge is meant for higher tier passengers and business class passengers, so those who are flying Economy with Qantas Club membership are ineligible. Am I right?
Jan 11, 2011, 9:29 pm
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What's the difference (if any) between the Domestic Business Lounge and the Qantas Club lounges (in SYD and MEL)? The Qantas website makes a clear distinction between the 2. I've always thought they were the same. It sounds like the Business Lounge is meant for higher tier passengers and business class passengers, so those who are flying Economy with Qantas Club membership are ineligible. Am I right?
Jan 11, 2011, 9:35 pm
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So these are actually 2 separate lounges then? I've never flown domestic business class but will be doing so in a few month's time and I read that there was a Business Lounge in SYD. Are they next to each other (with a shared reception) and you get directed to the appropriate lounge by the agent?
Jan 11, 2011, 9:40 pm
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Yes. Basically, they put in a wall across one third of the old Qantas Clubs and called the smaller sections the Business Lounge. Same kitchens but better food (sometimes) on offer.
Jan 11, 2011, 9:50 pm
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Jan 11, 2011, 10:09 pm
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The biggest difference you will notice once crossing the threshold is that the Business Lounge is much, much quieter. The QPs are often overcrowded, and on Friday afternoons can literally have nowhere to sit.
The Business Lounges have nicer decor as they have just been refurbished, feature plated food offerings, premium alcohol and better shower products as mentioned above.
You'll certainly notice the difference when you fly somewhere like HBA, ADE or PER where there isn't a J lounge.
The Business Lounges have nicer decor as they have just been refurbished, feature plated food offerings, premium alcohol and better shower products as mentioned above.
You'll certainly notice the difference when you fly somewhere like HBA, ADE or PER where there isn't a J lounge.
Jan 11, 2011, 10:29 pm
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In the SYD J Lounge, you can see them prepare the food when the doors swing open, same as in the QP, which made me believe that they have separate kitchens. I could be wrong though.
Jan 11, 2011, 10:42 pm
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Actually, I think you are right on that one. The common wall (IIRC) at SYD T3 J has the mirrors on it.
Jan 12, 2011, 12:09 am
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The MEL J lounge entrance is actually inside the QP. You need to traverse the QP to get to it - I think this situation is unique to MEL.
Jan 12, 2011, 5:25 am
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Not really - there's escalators up to the QP and escalators up to the JL. The QP and JL areas are separated by a partition.
The CL is up there too but extends over the landside check-in areas while the QP/JL are over airside shops.
The CL is up there too but extends over the landside check-in areas while the QP/JL are over airside shops.
Jan 12, 2011, 3:28 pm
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Jan 12, 2011, 4:08 pm
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As per the previous post, First class lounge access may be available with Platinum/Emerald status.
Last edited by serfty; Jan 12, 2011 at 4:16 pm