The Lounge Thread
Aug 18, 2013, 4:37 pm
#46
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: Velocity Platinum, UA MM
Posts: 557
I believe access is based on you flying in Upper Class and not on any FF status.
Aug 28, 2013, 10:32 pm
#47
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: OAK
Programs: AS MVPG 100k
Posts: 3,756
I've performed searches and cannot find an answer to my question. I'm flying LAX-BNE-PQQ on a DL award, bizclass transpac and economy BNE-PQQ, no bizclass on that aircraft (ATR72). No status.
When arriving BNE, I understand I will transfer to the domestic terminal and there is a VA lounge there. Where can I take a shower on arrival, is there an arrival lounge with showers? And I assume I will be able to access the VA domestic lounge, is that correct?
When arriving BNE, I understand I will transfer to the domestic terminal and there is a VA lounge there. Where can I take a shower on arrival, is there an arrival lounge with showers? And I assume I will be able to access the VA domestic lounge, is that correct?
Aug 28, 2013, 11:21 pm
#48
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PER
Programs: BA Gold, QF Gold, VA Gold, IC Diamond Amb., HH Diamond
Posts: 777
http://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en...lounge-access/
I know the link says international but it lists the Brisbane lounge in there
Sep 4, 2013, 7:40 pm
#50
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SYD
Programs: |QF Platinum|DL Platinum|HH Gold|ALL Silver|
Posts: 1,738
"Excludes access to Revivals Lounge at Heathrow Airport, London."
http://www.velocityrewards.com.au/co...cess/index.htm
Oct 27, 2013, 6:04 pm
#51
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: OAK
Programs: AS MVPG 100k
Posts: 3,756
UPDATE - was NOT able to access the domestic lounge in BNE on the basis of having arrived in J from LAX before connecting on to HTI in coach.
Oct 28, 2013, 12:18 am
#52
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 40
Lounge access
Hello, I fly between SYD - ADL a handful of times a year but not enough to gain any type of status - just a Red Member.
Is there a way / or what is the least expensive way to have access to the Virgin lounges at these airports?
Many thanks in advance.
Is there a way / or what is the least expensive way to have access to the Virgin lounges at these airports?
Many thanks in advance.
Oct 28, 2013, 12:51 am
#53
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: New Zealand
Programs: NZ Elite, KQ Gold, Accor Gold, IHG Gold, Choice Gold
Posts: 675
The Lounge Thread
Prices for lounge membership are on the website. Not sure about any cheaper ways for a 'Red' member.
http://www.virginaustralia.com/nz/en/experience/at-the-airport/lounge/#prices-and-membership
http://www.virginaustralia.com/nz/en/experience/at-the-airport/lounge/#prices-and-membership
Oct 28, 2013, 4:29 pm
#54
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 40
Prices for lounge membership are on the website. Not sure about any cheaper ways for a 'Red' member.
http://www.virginaustralia.com/nz/en...and-membership
http://www.virginaustralia.com/nz/en...and-membership
Oct 30, 2013, 10:21 pm
#55
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: MEL
Programs: QF, VA, VN, BA, SQ, KC - all reds and blues.
Posts: 3,205
I don't know about ADL, but in SYD you're not missing much. The Lounge is crowded and very spartan - white walls and plain, firm chairs. If it's free to get in, you might as well have a beer there, but if you had to pay anything at all you'd be better off downstairs on the general concourse with a better choice of food and drink, better atmosphere and only marginally less comfortable seating.
Nov 7, 2013, 3:41 am
#56
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Kent, UK
Programs: BA Gold, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,809
If you think that about the SYD lounge then you'll be shocked by the ADL lounge. It's tiny for a start and lacks any of the 'style' of the SYD lounge. It's fine though, there is a good wine selection and the toasted sandwhich maker is an ever welcome friend. The staff seem pretty friendly too.
However, if you can get guested into the QF lounge you are in for a better experience.
However, if you can get guested into the QF lounge you are in for a better experience.
Nov 7, 2013, 4:25 am
#57
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: MEL
Programs: QF, VA, VN, BA, SQ, KC - all reds and blues.
Posts: 3,205
The lounges I have seen (MEL, SYD, OOL) seem to be very similar but OOL felt nicest as it seemed to have the greater ratio of catering to seating. Even though the catering selection is identical across the three lounges. I am maybe spoilt having grown used to BA and BD lounges where the drinks selections were better, included spirits, and where the BA food was considerably more interesting than the VA offerings. I think VA could be improved a lot by having some sweet things available, perhaps chocolates or ice cream. But mostly, I find the Spartan feel of the lounges to be oppressive. There is no attempt at soft furnishings or to create different zones. It all looks so samey and monolithic.
Nov 25, 2013, 5:34 am
#58
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Singapore
Programs: Velocity, QF
Posts: 3
Skyview Lounge access for Velocity FF's
Does anyone have any experience accessing the Skyview Lounge at Singapore Airport with your Velocity Frequent Flyer status?
I'm Velocity gold flying Delta airlines from Singapore this weekend. Delta don't operate a lounge in Singapore AFAIK and instead rely on the Cathay Skyview lounge. Am not sure whether it's worth going there early for a few pre-flight drinkies
Cheers,
IndoAus
I'm Velocity gold flying Delta airlines from Singapore this weekend. Delta don't operate a lounge in Singapore AFAIK and instead rely on the Cathay Skyview lounge. Am not sure whether it's worth going there early for a few pre-flight drinkies
Cheers,
IndoAus
Feb 6, 2014, 5:38 pm
#59
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: MEL
Programs: VAG
Posts: 1,865
If you think that about the SYD lounge then you'll be shocked by the ADL lounge. It's tiny for a start and lacks any of the 'style' of the SYD lounge. It's fine though, there is a good wine selection and the toasted sandwhich maker is an ever welcome friend. The staff seem pretty friendly too.
However, if you can get guested into the QF lounge you are in for a better experience.
However, if you can get guested into the QF lounge you are in for a better experience.
What really bothered me though, once the crowd emptied out at 6pm, was the TVs. There was a TV on every wall, all showing Channel Seven, and all with the sound up, so there was no quiet space to read a book without getting blasted by coming up on Today Tonight, are shonky tradies making your children fat or whatever.
Feb 12, 2014, 10:15 pm
#60
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: MEL
Programs: QF, VA, VN, BA, SQ, KC - all reds and blues.
Posts: 3,205
What really bothered me though, once the crowd emptied out at 6pm, was the TVs. There was a TV on every wall, all showing Channel Seven, and all with the sound up, so there was no quiet space to read a book without getting blasted by coming up on Today Tonight, are shonky tradies making your children fat or whatever.