Airport Lounge Reviews
Airport Lounges come in many forms - Business Class, First Class, paid-entry, Priority Pass, American Express and many more. You can access lounges at airports by travelling in Business or First Class, or by holding the right credit card. Here are our reviews of a range of lounges in airports around the world.
Manaia Lounge Queenstown overview
A small lounge offering a quiet haven and required necessities from the hustle of Queenstown Airport.
New American Express Lounge Sydney overview
The new American Express lounge at Sydney T1 has opened its doors. But is it an improvement to its old lounge?
The Emirates Lounge Singapore overview
This combined First & Business Class lounge has great views and a huge variety of food. It’s probably one of the best airline lounges at Changi.
Qantas Regional Lounge Rockhampton overview
A self-serve lounge that provides access to top-tier Qantas Frequent Flyers and Qantas Club members flying out of Rockhampton.
Air New Zealand Queenstown Regional Lounge overview
Refurbished and almost doubled in size, this lounge is both stylish and highly functional.
Qantas Club Mackay overview
This lounge provides a comfortable space for both business and leisure travellers.
United Polaris Lounge San Francisco overview
This type of lounge is worth getting to the airport early for, with the food and drink offerings being a highlight. Increasingly available in United’s hubs such as Los Angeles and Houston.
American Express Lounge Melbourne overview
Here is what to expect from the seating and food and drink options in Australia’s newest American Express Lounge. Plus, which cards will give you access.
Club Autus Lounge Hong Kong overview
Excellent Business Class lounge available to Velocity Gold and Platinum members.
SkyTeam Sydney Lounge overview
This shared alliance-wide lounge is spacious and light-filled, with above-average food and drink options, tarmac views and fast wifi – worth spending time in, if you have some to kill.
Cathay Pacific The Pier First Class Lounge overview
This is an elegant space with excellent dining and complimentary massages but it lacks a ‘wow’ factor.
Cathay Pacific's The Wing First Class Lounge Review - Hong Kong Airport
There are cabanas to relax in and a solid buffet but the layout of the lounge is not ideal.
Strata Lounge Auckland overview
The only Priority Pass lounge in Auckland does not fail to dissapoint, being a great space to relax for passengers travelling with any airline in any class.
Air New Zealand Wellington International Lounge review
This lounge is a Business Class level lounge open to all eligible Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines and Star Alliance guests flying on international flights to Australia and Fiji.
Air New Zealand Wellington Regional Lounge review
This regional lounge has abundant seating, and great barista coffee. It is a good lounge to visit if you’re at the airport early for an international Star Alliance flight, and customs is not yet open.
Cathay Pacific The Wing Business Class Lounge Hong Kong overview
Quality design, delicious noodles, and luxurious showers all feature in this Hong Kong Business Class Lounge.
Cathay Pacific The Bridge Business Class Lounge Hong Kong overview
Be sure to turn left at the front desk for a relaxing shower, great coffee, and some solitude.
Cathay Pacific The Pier Business Class Lounge Hong Kong overview
This stylish space is the best Business Class lounge I have been to. Qantas Gold members and Cathay Pacific Business Class passengers get access.
Cathay Pacific The Deck Business Class Lounge Hong Kong overview
This lounge is not the best in Cathay Pacific’s repertoire but is an acceptable place to spend an hour or so.
Regional Express (REX) Lounge Melbourne overview
Priority Pass holders can now access the REX lounge in Melbourne, which offers a basic level of food, drink and amenities. The lounge can get crowded however.
Air New Zealand Koru Melbourne Lounge overview
This lounge is a Business Class level lounge open to all eligible Air New Zealand and Star Alliance guests. It includes some unique traits, such as the ability to easily view the belly’s of aircraft from the lounge as well as the tarmac operations, which can be quite entertaining!
Cathay Pacific Business and First Class Melbourne Lounge overview
The Cathay Pacific Melbourne lounge is a satellite lounge serving eligible Cathay Pacific and oneworld guests. The lounge provides all the basic services, including hot and cold food, drinks and shower facilities, however is in need of an overdue upgrade.
Marhaba Lounge Melbourne overview
The Marhaba lounge is a good quality user pay lounge, offering an excellent selection of hot and cold food, a barista service and business friendly amenities such as fast wi-fi and easily accessible USB and charging ports.
Qantas Regional Lounge Launceston overview
Qantas Regional lounges are quiet havens that provide many of the required amenities found in larger Qantas Clubs.
Qantas International First Class Lounge Melbourne Review
This is an intimate lounge with awesome views, à la carte dining and personalised service. Make sure to book your complimentary spa treatment or massage!
The Emirates Business & First Class Lounge Melbourne overview
This is a favourite lounge of mine when travelling from Melbourne in Qantas or Emirates Business Class.
'The House' Melbourne Lounge overview
With a la carte dining, a well stocked bar offering over 90 drinks and an overall full-service experience, this spacious lounge is open to select guests flying with Etihad and Virgin Australia, including Trans-Tasman.
Qantas Domestic Business Lounge Melbourne overview
Business Class passengers and elite status holders will feel at home in this revamped lounge, with plenty of natural light and an Asian Spice Bar.
The Qantas Club Melbourne overview
Melbourne’s Qantas Club is the go-to lounge for many of Qantas’ frequent flyers and lounge members plus their guests.
REX Lounge Sydney overview
This Priority Pass lounge offers a basic level of comfort and amenities yet is still a quiet retreat from the bustle of Terminal 2.
Qantas Club Sydney overview
The Sydney T3 Qantas Club provides Qantas Gold Frequent Flyers, Airpoints Gold members on domestic flights with an NZ flight code, Oneworld Sapphire and Qantas Club members with a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of Sydney Airport.
Plaza Premium Saphire Lounge Jakarta overview
The lounge is open to those with selected lounge access memberships such as DragonPass, American Express Platinum Charge cardholders, and anyone willing to part with some cash.
Malaysia Airlines Satellite Golden Lounge Kuala Lumpur overview
This sprawling, refreshed international flagship lounge gets a five-star rating from me.
Qantas International Business Lounge Melbourne overview
A spacious lounge with a good selection of food, beverages and barista coffee but a grim appearance.
A comparison of every lounge at Melbourne Airport: the winners and losers
Wondering what to expect from your lounge before your next flight from Tullamarine? Here is a comprehensive ranking of the facilities.
Malaysia Airlines Domestic Golden Lounge Kuala Lumpur overview
This is a spacious and modern lounge that is perfectly suited to domestic travellers before short hops around Malaysia.
SilverKris Business Class Lounge Melbourne overview
Singapore Airlines operates a number of SilverKris lounges across Australia but not are all up to the same standard.
The House Sydney lounge overview
This is a great place to kick off your journey with Etihad or Virgin Australia but it may start to get crowded very soon.
Star Alliance First Class Lounge Los Angeles overview
A great food offering and quiet space to relax or work in but head to the Business Class side for more goodies.
Qantas Club Brisbane overview
This lounge sports a premium feel and dedicated lounge entry, offering a welcome escape from the main terminal—but it can get crowded.
Qantas Domestic Business Lounge Brisbane overview
This is one of the best Business lounges across the whole Qantas network, a sleek and modern space offering Mexican-inspired dishes.
Star Alliance Business Class Lounge Los Angeles overview
This lounge deserves all of the praise it gets, with delicious food and beverages, a beautiful outdoor patio and spacious shower suites.
Qantas / oneworld International Business Lounge Los Angeles review
This lounge gets a solid four-star rating from PH for its spaciousness, fast wifi and well-stocked bar, but is let down by dark lighting, some disappointing food and no tarmac views.
Plaza Premium First Lounge Hong Kong overview
This unique concept is an upmarket offering with excellent service, food and drinks but some may question its value.
Qantas First Class Lounge Sydney Overview
The Qantas First Class Lounge in Sydney consistently ranked as one of the world’s top ten airport lounges. Here’s our take.
Emirates First Class Lounge Terminal 3 Concourse C Dubai overview
This is not a lounge you would actively plan to arrive at the airport super early to enjoy but a pleasant and quiet place to spend an hour or so before your flight.
Air New Zealand Auckland Domestic Lounge Overview
This is the main lounge for the majority of Air New Zealand’s frequent flyers and Koru Club members flying domestically in New Zealand from Auckland.
Plaza Premium Lounge Melbourne overview
This modern Priority Pass lounge offers great food and drinks but is not an ideal place to work from.
Qantas Domestic/International Business Lounge Perth overview
This facility ushers in an era of stylish and modern spaces, with a great variety of amenities. We explain who gains access.
Qantas Club Perth overview
This is the main lounge for the majority of Qantas’ frequent flyers and lounge members flying interstate from Western Australia.
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Gold Lounge Changi Airport T3 overview
What to expect from this lounge in Singapore Airlines’ home port, granting access to AirNZ, Velocity and KrisFlyer Gold status holders flying in Economy or Premium Economy.
American Airlines Flagship Lounge Miami overview
AA is revamping their Business and First Class lounges across its major hubs. Here is what I thought of the Miami lounge, with access granted to Qantas Gold and above members even on domestic AA flights.
Virgin Australia Melbourne Lounge overview
We take a look at Virgin Australia’s largest lounge, last refurbished and doubled in size during 2014 to cope with the increase in passenger load.
Virgin Australia Sydney Domestic Business Class Lounge Overview
This overview of Virgin Australia’s Sydney Business Class Lounge outlines who can gain entry to the lounge, opening hours, info about premium entry as well as our thoughts and photos.
Virgin Australia Perth Lounge overview
A purpose-built lounge, with wide open spaces, lots of seating, decent food and excellent views onto the tarmac. Plus, how to gain access.
Qatar Airways Al Safwa First Class Lounge Overview
Qatar Airways’ flagship First Class Lounge in Doha is one of the most outlandish lounge experiences I have had to date.
Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Changi Airport Terminal 3 overview
We take a look at the Star Alliance carrier’s flagship Business Class lounge at their home base of Changi Airport and outline access options – Air New Zealand Elite and Elite Partners are in luck.
Singapore Airlines The Private Room review
For a dedicated First Class lounge, Singapore Airlines’ flagship facility does a good job, with friendly staff and an attractive design, but it is let down by unremarkable food and a lack of extra amenities.
SilverKris First Class Lounge Sydney overview
A beautifully-designed but small space with better food and drink options than the Business Class side but lacking the ‘wow’ factor of some other First Class lounges.
Etihad Airways First Class Lounge & Spa Abu Dhabi overview
The First Class Lounge & Spa at Abu Dhabi Airport is Etihad Airways’ flagship lounge and offers upscale dining, spa treatments with everything done in the Etihad way.
Lufthansa First Class Terminal Frankfurt overview
Arguably one of the best First Class lounges in the world, this private terminal makes security and immigration a breeze, with fantastic dining options, a calm environment and excellent customer service. Being driven directly to your plane like a celebrity is just the icing on the cake.
Air New Zealand Auckland International Lounge Overview
Air New Zealand’s flagship lounge is a great place to spend some time in before your Air NZ flight, with a couple of key features that turns heads.
Emirates Auckland Lounge Overview
Emirates’ Auckland lounge is a large lounge with decent buffet dining and a lot of seating for Emirates’ many international passengers departing from Auckland.
SilverKris Sydney Lounge Overview
We check out the SilverKris Lounge in Sydney to see how it stacks up for a Business Class travellers and those with elite status with Velocity, KrisFlyer and Star Alliance, as well as comparing it to the Air NZ Lounge next door.
New Qantas Hong Kong Business & First Class Lounge review
After a couple of days in Hong Kong, I was heading back to Sydney on Qantas, and had my first opportunity to sample the relatively new Qantas Hong Kong lounge. I’ve spent a fair bit […]
Cathay Pacific's 'The Cabin' Business Class Lounge review - Hong Kong Airport
When Cathay Pacific opened the Cabin in late 2010, it gave a glimpse into a new modern design philosophy for their ‘hard product’ – lounges, seating, etc. – which would be rolling out across their […]