QF to reopen HKG lounge
Feb 12, 2023, 11:37 pm
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QF to reopen HKG lounge
Just a quick heads-up on the rather unexpected but (well, to some no doubt) welcome news that Qantas is reopening its “permanently-closed" Hong Kong lounge.
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...ng-kong-lounge
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...ng-kong-lounge
Feb 13, 2023, 1:11 am
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thats a welcome change and wonder how much hk govt paid in background to give the perception of "china is open ans good" to recruit qantas back. Also AU trade minister meeting chinese counterpart for first time, feels a lot of powerplay in background.
especially considering only SYD flights on radar they must have a lot of OW contracting to make it worthwhile.
as an Emerald i used to go to CX Wing F but depending on how they revamp it, I would find it interesting
especially considering only SYD flights on radar they must have a lot of OW contracting to make it worthwhile.
as an Emerald i used to go to CX Wing F but depending on how they revamp it, I would find it interesting
Feb 13, 2023, 1:15 am
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Great news! This is one of my favorite lounges because after a sting in SE Asia, I just need a slab of grilled meat, and these guys ever disappoint. Also, for whatever reason, they tend to have some really good desserts too.
I like to eat here and relax at the Pier F, which I assume is now open.
I like to eat here and relax at the Pier F, which I assume is now open.
Feb 13, 2023, 1:29 am
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Just a quick heads-up on the rather unexpected but (well, to some no doubt) welcome news that Qantas is reopening its “permanently-closed" Hong Kong lounge.
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...ng-kong-lounge
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...ng-kong-lounge
Feb 13, 2023, 1:35 am
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I just wonder if QF is reconsidering flying HKG to UK and various Euro cities. May be on the agenda since it’s typically 800 miles shorter than using SIN. May work better for payload/ range optimisations.
Feb 13, 2023, 1:38 am
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Feb 13, 2023, 2:54 am
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Wow. Thanks David. Good news, if random.
This can definitely be filed under ‘most unexpected airline news of the month’..!
This can definitely be filed under ‘most unexpected airline news of the month’..!
Feb 13, 2023, 3:36 am
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thats a welcome change and wonder how much hk govt paid in background to give the perception of "china is open ans good" to recruit qantas back. Also AU trade minister meeting chinese counterpart for first time, feels a lot of powerplay in background.
especially considering only SYD flights on radar they must have a lot of OW contracting to make it worthwhile.
as an Emerald i used to go to CX Wing F but depending on how they revamp it, I would find it interesting
especially considering only SYD flights on radar they must have a lot of OW contracting to make it worthwhile.
as an Emerald i used to go to CX Wing F but depending on how they revamp it, I would find it interesting
Feb 15, 2023, 9:52 pm
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A HK blogger (MrMiles) captured the recent as-is:
Official announcement still pending?
Official announcement still pending?
Feb 15, 2023, 11:21 pm
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I was in HKG last week but he snapped better shots than I could.. and yes, you can see how the basics are still in place (walls, podium, light fixtures) - I believe the furniture was all shipped back to AU for use here, so will be interesting to see what the 'refresh' looks like.
Yes, Wednesday's event was postponed but I'd suggest we won't have to wait long now for this to be made official.
Yes, Wednesday's event was postponed but I'd suggest we won't have to wait long now for this to be made official.
Last edited by djsflynn; Feb 16, 2023 at 1:21 am
Feb 16, 2023, 12:07 am
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I was in HKG last week but he snapped better shorts than I could.. but yes, you can see how the basics are still in place (walls, podium, light fixtures) - I believe the furniture was all shipped back to AU for use here, so will be interesting to see what the 'refresh' looks like.
Yes, Wednesday's event was postponed but I'd suggest we won't have to wait long now for this to be made official.
Yes, Wednesday's event was postponed but I'd suggest we won't have to wait long now for this to be made official.
Feb 20, 2023, 7:58 pm
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https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...ng-kong-lounge