[SYD] "New" Qantas F lounge - reopened May 07

[SQflyergirl]

How or where would I rate against other so called 'bestest lounges in de world cos we've won awards see' ?.

That in itself is a thread on its' own

[yflyer]

I actually tried this much famed QF F Lounge at SYD for the first time a few weeks ago. I was flying BA ex-SYD for a change instead of SQ or TG.

I agree that it is a very nice place, the food was excellent and they had a very nice Rose to drink, which in itself is unusual in airport or hotel lounges. It's nice and airy and had great views of the runway and beyond.

One of my all time favourite lounges!

It was very busy though as they do let any riff raff in with Gold or Platinum Cards rather than just F pax.

Which is fortunate for this riff raff, because then I could get in to take pictures, and post them in a TR here...

[MAN Flyer]

I actually tried this much famed QF F Lounge at SYD for the first time a few weeks ago. I was flying BA ex-SYD for a change instead of SQ or TG.

I agree that it is a very nice place, the food was excellent and they had a very nice Rose to drink, which in itself is unusual in airport or hotel lounges. It's nice and airy and had great views of the runway and beyond. It was very busy though as they do let any riff raff in with Gold or Platinum Cards rather than just F pax.

How or where would I rate against other so called 'bestest lounges in de world cos we've won awards see' ?. Quite high but not my favourite, which remains the VS CH at LHR. I would rate it higher than the LH F lounges or Terminal in FRA and MUC purely due to the aforementioned light and views and it's definitely better than TPR, which I find myself spending less and less time in these days. It does reinforce my view that if you put lots of windows and natural light in a lounge it makes such a difference rather than windowless boxes a la SKL HKG, MEL, BNE, PER etc and the very annoying grills on TPR windows which spoil the view from there.

[SQ77WMEL]

I used the Melbourne "Flounge" in July and was VERY impressed. They actually look like they put some effort into doing something good for once. The Neil Perry food was , i had the "Signature Burger" a great way to fill you up before the flight! (Especially seeing as my QF29 flight got stuck at gate for 2 hours as the cockpit window wouldnt de-ice, and we couldnt get off the plane)

[KeithMEL]

I like it Keith,..."Flounge",...is that a Keithism or a previously established word?

"I'll meet you in the Flounge!"

I must confess that the word was invented on Australian Frequent Flyer. Or the QF board on TOF. Can't remember which.

Does that mean that there's a Clounge as well?

Clounge - that's a good one.

[Savage25]

I like it Keith,..."Flounge",...is that a Keithism or a previously established word?

"I'll meet you in the Flounge!"

Does that mean that there's a Clounge as well?

[nickbot]

Yes indeed.

They have an actual restaurant in the new Flounge - complete with Neil Perry menus and wait staff.

I like it Keith,..."Flounge",...is that a Keithism or a previously established word?

"I'll meet you in the Flounge!"

[KeithMEL]

I think you mean Marc Newson

Yes indeed.

Is the food in the First lounge pretty much the same as in Business lounge (ie. no hot food served)?

They have an actual restaurant in the new Flounge - complete with Neil Perry menus and wait staff.

[andySYD]

The lounges were designed by Marc Newman, aka Mr Skybeds. I believe he's charged with designing QF's A380 cabins. I might be a tad presumptuous - but I sure hope the A380 cabins also have that hip and groovy look.

I think you mean Marc Newson

Is the food in the First lounge pretty much the same as in Business lounge (ie. no hot food served)?

[hon2]

Do you think SQ is gonna make a new lounge to challenge with LH's FCT or QR Premium terminal or QF F Lounge. I think they should do so, because at the moment every airline tries to upgrade their ground product.

[WSSS]

Nice pics kpc. Thanks for sharing. The new QF F lounge at SYD does looks very nice indeed.

[jjpb3]

With tarmac views, modern furnishings and sitdown meal service, it sounds to me that it has exceeded SKL F. I'm sure many would prefer the QF lounge over the Pier F side because of the open design (I have a soft spot for the buffet at the Pier, though, and I like the dayrooms as well).

[YK@HKG]

That's one very very classy F lounge.....any thoughts on how it's compared to SKL F or the Wing/Pier?

[jhm]

Thanks for the pics and writeup of the MEL and SYD lounges, kpc! The hexagons on the carpet make the lounge look like the inside of a bee hive!

What's on offer for food ?

[kpc]

My thoughts...

Thanks for the interest in the pics Definitely worth a visit; need to fly F on any One World airline or be a One World Emerald to access the lounges; or be taken in as a guest of a kind OWE member

The pictures speak for themselves but I was very impressed with the Syd lounge in many respects: great tarmac view, nice furnishings, very attentive and polite waiting staff. The sit down meal service was very nice, and I was quickly served my choice of breakfast, and champagne. The all day dining option is only served from midday.

The library was very nicely decorated (there was even a chess set), there were a number of work stations, business meeting rooms, but the spa was closed, however. The bathrooms / showers were all very modern and sleek!

Overall, I was very impressed by the new Sydney first lounge, and it really compares favourably with some of the other lounges that I’ve visited around the world.

It was a much busier time of the day (compared when I was in Syd) in the F lounge in Mel; the lounge is about a 1/3 the size of the Syd lounge; it was very busy, and it was difficult finding a place to sit – however, when I eventually found a place, the very attentive waitress found me, and took my breakfast order. The furnishings, décor etc in Mel were similar to Syd, but overall, I thought it ranked a poor second compared to Syd.

If you want to take a virtual tour of both the Syd & Mel F lounges, click below:
http://www.qantas.com.au/info/flying...nalFirstLounge