Great news re: Qatar.  

Correct! It's almost as pointless as checking temperatures!

For a few extra dollars compared to QF Business, fly BA First with lounge access at both ends. No chauffeur drive in London, but the money you save on QF First you could get a Rolls Royce transfer!!!

Yes, but you'll have to do the TSA shuffle in ORD, wouldn't have to do that in AKL!

I visited the new lounge today. A large lounge with plenty of seats. Great views of airfield. Good bar with house spirits and a good selection of complementary local beers. A shame about the lound music playing with too much bass... trying to get a sports bar feel, I think! Food offering poor, un...