Air travel is a horror show at the moment. Staff shortages, long queues, packed aircraft... Unless you're flying business class, you just might be tempted to shell out for a bit of serenity in a pay-for-use lounge. TravellerAU
Air travel is a horror show at the moment. Staff shortages mean long queues at the check-in desk, bag drop and security. Terminals are heaving at peak periods, which can be 10am on a Monday, flight delays and cancellations are the order of the day. Aircraft are packed and at the end of your flight you might have to wait 10 or 15 minutes before an airbridge is connected to your aircraft.
The bad news is that most pay-for-use lounges in Australia are located in our international terminals. Even there, a number have yet to open after closing during the pandemic. Adjust your expectations. Like every other aspect of airport operations, lounges are struggling with shortages of experienced staff. If you judge these lounges by the business-class havens of the pre-pandemic era, you might be disappointed.
Located on level three of the international terminal, some airlines use this as their business lounge so it probably won't be quiet, but seating and staff get a general tick. Meat pies and sausage rolls loom large among the food selections but there's an a la carte menu with a few Asian options. The Hudsons' coffee cart is often out of action but there's a fair selection of beers, wines and spirits.
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