I will be travelling JFK/LAX/SYD with Qantas in a couple of months and wonder if there are any First Class Lounges that I can access prior to travel?
Yes as a OWE / Platinum member you get access to AAdmiral's Flagship First Lounge in JFK, but not the FF private dining room unless you're actually ticketed in First. In LAX you have access to the Qantas First Lounge which is arguably the best lounge in TBIT and the a la carte dining is terrific (and much better booze selection than the AA Flagship in JFK).
At JFK: As a Qantas Platinum your best option is the AA Flagship lounge, which is in the terminal you'll be flying out of (T8). Turn right instead of left after you enter the lounge for more attentive service and fewer people, as most people turn left.
At LAX: You'll have access to the new Qantas First Lounge in between the two legs. It's a beautiful lounge, but you don't get a taco cart like you do in the qantas business lounge, which you'll also have access to and is right nearby. Might be worth popping in there too for a fairly unique feature of that lounge!
GoPies
GoPies
Member since 08 Jul 2015
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I will be travelling JFK/LAX/SYD with Qantas in a couple of months and wonder if there are any First Class Lounges that I can access prior to travel?
Phil Young
Phil Young
Qantas
Member since 22 Oct 2012
Total posts 254
You need to provide us with a bit more information than that. What is your Status with which airline, and what cabin class are you flying in?
BatteryBen
BatteryBen
Member since 08 Aug 2017
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Originally Posted by GoPies
I will be travelling JFK/LAX/SYD with Qantas in a couple of months and wonder if there are any First Class Lounges that I can access prior to travel?
Yes as a OWE / Platinum member you get access to AAdmiral's Flagship First Lounge in JFK, but not the FF private dining room unless you're actually ticketed in First. In LAX you have access to the Qantas First Lounge which is arguably the best lounge in TBIT and the a la carte dining is terrific (and much better booze selection than the AA Flagship in JFK).
GoPies
GoPies
Member since 08 Jul 2015
Total posts 4
Originally Posted by Phil Young
You need to provide us with a bit more information than that. What is your Status with which airline, and what cabin class are you flying in?
Sorry I omitted. Am Qantas Platinum and travelling Qantas P/E with an Upgrade request to J Class.
Bingham
Bingham
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 20 Dec 2019
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At JFK: As a Qantas Platinum your best option is the AA Flagship lounge, which is in the terminal you'll be flying out of (T8). Turn right instead of left after you enter the lounge for more attentive service and fewer people, as most people turn left.
At LAX: You'll have access to the new Qantas First Lounge in between the two legs. It's a beautiful lounge, but you don't get a taco cart like you do in the qantas business lounge, which you'll also have access to and is right nearby. Might be worth popping in there too for a fairly unique feature of that lounge!