Is there an arrival lounge in AKL?
Apr 25, 2004, 2:53 am
#4
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia
Programs: QF-PS QP
Posts: 42
From what I remember, there is no separation of inbound and outbound pax at AKL, so theoretically, the QC is accessible to inbound pax.
However, access would depend on the attitude of staff at the desk, and they may choose to interpret the rules strictly and deny access unless you are travelling onward that day.
However, access would depend on the attitude of staff at the desk, and they may choose to interpret the rules strictly and deny access unless you are travelling onward that day.
Apr 25, 2004, 6:00 am
#5
Join Date: Aug 2001
Programs: AA Plat & LTG; QF LTG
Posts: 9,837
In AKL, there is nothing stopping an arriving passenger going to the QP lounge. However, you must meet the entry criteria to actually enter the lounge. This may depend on your individual circumstances.
For a Qantas Club member:
Also note that your luggage will be getting dizzy on the carousel down below since the lounge is airside.
I suggest you give them a phone call a few days before and explain your circumstances and request. If they agree, they will note it in their log book at reception. I did this last year when I passed through the lounge and asked about access in a few weeks time when I would be travelling with Mrs NM (QP partner membership), 3 x Mini-NM's and my in-laws. The CSR at reception made a quick phone call, agreed and wrote it into the book. When we arrived a few weeks later they were expecting us and welcomed the entire party into the F lounge. So it is worth asking, but don't automatically expect success.
For a Qantas Club member:
From 1 June 2004, Qantas Club Members are entitled to access The Qantas Club lounge in the departure port when the Member's next onward flight on that day is with Qantas, a QantasLink, Australian Airlines or Jetstar service.
I suggest you give them a phone call a few days before and explain your circumstances and request. If they agree, they will note it in their log book at reception. I did this last year when I passed through the lounge and asked about access in a few weeks time when I would be travelling with Mrs NM (QP partner membership), 3 x Mini-NM's and my in-laws. The CSR at reception made a quick phone call, agreed and wrote it into the book. When we arrived a few weeks later they were expecting us and welcomed the entire party into the F lounge. So it is worth asking, but don't automatically expect success.