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Star Alliance Guide | Australia
Here's a little guide to Star Alliance Airlines presence in Australia; It includes, Airlines flying to the city, Travel Class Served, Aircraft Served, Direct Destinations and Airline Lounges; hope it helps abit!
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD/YSSY) Star Alliance Airlines Serving: SQ, NZ, UA, CA, OZ, AC, TG Travel Classes Served: Suites, First, Business, Premium, Economy - Air Canada: J/Y - Air China International: J/Y - Air India: J/Y - Air New Zealand: J/W/Y (selected AKL only; Y-only for other NZ flights) - Asiana Airlines: J/Y - Singapore Airlines: R/F/J/Y - Thai Airways International: F/J/Y - United Airlines: F/J/W/Y Aircraft Served: A320, A332, A346, A388, B767, B777, B744 Destinations Served by Star Alliance Airlines: - Air Canada: YVR, YYZ - Air China International: PEK, PVG - Air India: DEL, MEL# - Air New Zealand: AKL, WLG, CHC, ZQN, ROT, NLK, DUD~, RAR~ - Asiana Airlines: ICN - Singapore Airlines: SIN - Thai Airways International: BKK - United Airlines: MEL#, LAX, SFO Number of Return Weekly flights: 308 Star Alliance Lounges: - Singapore Airlines Silver Kris Lounge (First & Business)* - Air New Zealand International Lounge (Business)* Star Alliance SYD/YSSY Map: http://www.staralliance.com/assets/i..._map_small.gif http://www.staralliance.com/en/servi...n/airport/syd/ Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL/YMML) Star Alliance Airlines Serving: SQ, NZ, UA, CA, TG Travel Classes Served: Suites, First, Business, Premium, Economy - Air China International: J/Y - Air India: J/Y - Air New Zealand: J/W/Y (selected AKL only; Y-only for other NZ flights) - Singapore Airlines: R/F/J/Y - Thai Airways International: J/Y - United Airlines: F/J/W/Y Aircraft Served: A320, A332, A388, B767, B777, B744 Destinations Served by Star Alliance Airlines: - Air China International: PEK, PVG - Air India: DEL, SYD# - Air New Zealand: AKL, WLG, CHC, ZQN~ - Singapore Airlines: SIN - Thai Airways International: BKK - United Airlines: SYD#, LAX Star Alliance Lounges: - Singapore Airlines Silver Kris Lounge (First & Business)* - Air New Zealand International Lounge (Business)* - United Airlines Red Carpet Club (First & Business)* Star Alliance MEL/YMML Airport Map: http://www.staralliance.com/assets/i..._map_small.gif http://www.staralliance.com/en/servi...n/airport/mel/ Perth International Airport (PER/YPPH) Star Alliance Airlines Serving: SQ, NZ, TG, SA Travel Classes Served: Business, Economy Aircraft Served: A332/3, A344, B763 Destinations Served by Star Alliance Airlines: SIN, AKL, BKK, HKT, JNB Number of Return Weekly flights: 90 Star Alliance Lounges: - Singapore Airlines Silver Kris Lounge (Business)* http://www.staralliance.com/en/servi...n/airport/per/ Brisbane International Airport (BNE/YBBN) Star Alliance Airlines Serving: SQ, NZ, TG, BR Travel Classes Served: Business, Economy Aircraft Served: A320, A333, B767, B777, B747 Destinations Served by Star Alliance Airlines: SIN, AKL, WLG, CHC, DUD, BKK, NLK Number of Return Weekly flights: 106 Star Alliance Lounges: - Singapore Airlines Silver Kris Lounge (Business)* - Air New Zealand International Lounge (Business)* http://www.staralliance.com/en/servi...n/airport/bne/ Adelaide International Airport (ADL/YPAD) Star Alliance Airlines Serving: SQ, NZ Travel Classes Served: Business, Economy Aircraft Served: A320, A332 Destinations Served by Star Alliance Airlines: SIN, AKL Number of Return Weekly flights: 34 Star Alliance Lounges: - Singapore Airlines Silver Kris Lounge (Business)* http://www.staralliance.com/en/servi...n/airport/adl/ Cairns International Airport (CNS/YBCS) Star Alliance Airlines Serving: NZ, UA Travel Classes Served: Business, Economy Aircraft Served: A320, B737 Destinations Served by Star Alliance Airlines: AKL, GUM Number of Return Weekly flights: 12 Star Alliance Lounges: none http://www.staralliance.com/en/servi...n/airport/cns/ Gold Coast International Airport (OOL/YBCG) Star Alliance Airlines Serving: NZ Travel Classes Served: Economy Aircraft Served: A320 Destinations Served by Star Alliance Airlines: AKL, CHC Number of Return Weekly flights: 14 Star Alliance Lounges: none http://www.staralliance.com/en/servi...n/airport/ool/ Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY/YBSU) Star Alliance Airlines Serving: NZ Travel Classes Served: Economy Aircraft Served: A320 Destinations Served by Star Alliance Airlines: AKL~ Number of Return Weekly flights: 4~ Star Alliance Lounges: none http://www.staralliance.com/en/servi...n/airport/mcy/ Norfolk Island Airport (NLK/YSNF) Star Alliance Airlines Serving: NZ Travel Classes Served: Economy Aircraft Served: A320 Destinations Served by Star Alliance Airlines: AKL, SYD, BNE Number of Return Weekly flights: 10 Star Alliance Lounges: none http://www.staralliance.com/en/servi...n/airport/nlk/ * Indicates Star Alliance Gold Lounge ~ Indicates Seasonal Service # SYD-MEL v.v flights operated by UA are not bookable unless your end destination is SFO or LAX and/or end destination is MEL ex SFO/LAX. SYD-MEL v.v flights operated by AI are not bookable unless your end destination is DEL and/or end destination is MEL/SYD ex DEL. Star Alliance Airlines Contact Information | Australia [AC] Air Canada:+61 282485757; 01 300655767 (toll-free) [CA] Air China: +61 296696606; +61 292327277 [NZ] Air New Zealand: 132 476 (toll-free) [OZ] Asiana Airlines: +61 297674343 [SQ] Singapore Airlines: 13 10 11 (Tollfree); +61 2 9350 0100 [SA] South African Airways: +61 21300435972 [TG] Thai Airways Int'll: +61 298440999 [UA] United Airlines: 131 777 (toll-free) Note: Sunshine Coast (MCY) joins the Star Alliance network on 1 July |
Thanks for the nice overview. ^
The SYD/MEL-DUD flights are only seasonal and don't operate at the moment. But ROT is flown direct from SYD. Also the flights between SYD and MEL are not bookable without flying UA across the Pacific. And if one wants to be very picky, there is one other Australian airport served by *A: NLK. |
Great Thread. Thank you very much!!
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Potential additions: AI to MEL, & TK to SYD but sadly neither has been confirmed.
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just a question
if i hold a SQ F/J boarding pass do i limited to SQ's lounge only or i can access both NZ and SQ lounge !? |
if i hold a SQ F/J boarding pass do i limited to SQ's lounge only or i can access both NZ and SQ lounge !? Another question, do people prefer the SQ or NZ lounge at SYD in any case? |
Originally Posted by maestro1981
(Post 16578680)
I am *G and flew SQ out of SYD last month. I went to the NZ lounge and they wouldn't let me in and said I had to use the SQ lounge for SQ flights, even with my *G card.
Another question, do people prefer the SQ or NZ lounge at SYD in any case? The NZ lounge IMO is heaps better than Silver Kris. RE: SQ F/J boarding pass, you are only permitted to use the SQ Lounge, NZ will not let you in, many people have tried. Although sometimes UA might let you in their RCC at MEL. |
Originally Posted by soorox
(Post 16580291)
RE: SQ F/J boarding pass, you are only permitted to use the SQ Lounge, NZ will not let you in, many people have tried. Although sometimes UA might let you in their RCC at MEL.
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Originally Posted by DownUnderFlyer
(Post 16581696)
Never had a problem entering the NZ lounge just with an SQ J boarding pass. Or with an SQ Y boarding pass and *G card.
which lounge u world recommend if flying out SYD, try out both of them or just go straight to NZ one directly? |
Originally Posted by sydneyguy1234
(Post 16582174)
thanks mate!
which lounge u world recommend if flying out SYD, try out both of them or just go straight to NZ one directly? |
Originally Posted by DownUnderFlyer
(Post 16582492)
If you can, try both. However, IMHO the NZ lounge is the nicer lounge. In fact, many people here will say it is (among) the nicest *G lounge(s) worldwide.
is both SQ and NZ offer shower service and do they have to make an appointment before use !? |
Originally Posted by soorox
(Post 16580291)
It all really depends on what time you fly, because I believe all *A carriers not operating lounges are all contracted to NZ, while SQ has their own lounge. It also depends if the lounge dragon wants to let you in or not. If your *G, NZ should have let you in regardless, because by *A rules, you are entitled to use it with 1 guest.
The NZ lounge IMO is heaps better than Silver Kris. RE: SQ F/J boarding pass, you are only permitted to use the SQ Lounge, NZ will not let you in, many people have tried. Although sometimes UA might let you in their RCC at MEL. I find the QG F lounge much nicer than the NZ lounge. its small but nice food and never anyone in there so nice and private. The lounge dragons in the SQ lounge always point me to the NZ lounge but I point out that I can access any *F lounge:cool: and they- say go ahead. |
Is the F section in the SQ lounge separate from the C section? If so is it worth it? Ive found the SQ lounge in Syndey poor - ...... showers which mist you rather than rinse you and poor food/bevvvies - i always have to point out its a Star Gold lounge to the SQ dragons and then enter - the NZ lounge is much better and much busier
As for Melbourne is the SQ lounge outfitted with a separate F section? Have a few hours to kill in a few weeks and thought Id chk it out - what about the NZ lounge? Is it worth a visit? |
Never been allowed into the SQ Lounge at SYD on an NZ Ticket / *G - however i was allowed into MEL once when I tried last month. They reluctantly let me in only for 20 minutes as then the last SQ Flight was departing, at that point i went to the NZ Lounge.
Both NZ SYD and MEL Lounges are far superior to the Silver Kris Lounges. Can't speak for the First Class Section though. |
Originally Posted by cbourl
(Post 16587131)
Is the F section in the SQ lounge separate from the C section? If so is it worth it? Ive found the SQ lounge in Syndey poor - ...... showers which mist you rather than rinse you and poor food/bevvvies - i always have to point out its a Star Gold lounge to the SQ dragons and then enter - the NZ lounge is much better and much busier
As for Melbourne is the SQ lounge outfitted with a separate F section? Have a few hours to kill in a few weeks and thought Id chk it out - what about the NZ lounge? Is it worth a visit? If only SQ or UA did a QF F style lounge like the one at MEL, it would be great. |
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