Qantas opening pop-up transit lounge at Darwin for London flights
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Qantas will open a temporary lounge to cater for eligible customers travelling between Sydney and London via Darwin from next month.
It follows the recent announcement that Qantas’ flagship Australia to UK route would operate via Darwin once Australia’s international borders open on 1 November.
It will continue until at least April 2022 due to WA border closures.
Qantas will lease Darwin International Airport’s Catalina lounge, which will have space for approximately 100 guests using existing furniture and fittings.
Lounge service includes signature welcome mocktail, a serviced buffet, tailored menus, wines, beers and non-alcoholic drinks and power points through the lounge.
"We know that spending time in our lounges is one of the most enjoyable parts of the travel experience. We are excited to work with our friends at Darwin Airport to have our lounge facility ready next week in time to welcome our first international customers in 20 months," said Qantas Group Chief Customer Officer, Stephanie Tully
Customers eligible to visit the Qantas Darwin International Transit Lounge include Platinum One, Platinum, Gold Qantas Frequent Flyers and Qantas Club members, as well as customers travelling in Business Class and eligible oneworld partner members.
Qantas will also reopen its Sydney International First Lounge from 1 November and its London and Los Angeles lounges in December.
In the interim few weeks of operation, eligible Qantas customers will be able to visit the British Airways T3 Lounge at London Heathrow and the Star Alliance Lounge at Tom Bradley International Terminal in LA.
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