Am flying Air New Zealand SYD-NRT-SYD via AKL this week.
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Kogglogs
Kogglogs
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Am flying Air New Zealand SYD-NRT-SYD via AKL this week. As a VA Plat flyer I know that I have the usual access to Koru Club, however NZ have no KC in NRT.
Has any other VA Plat members had experience in lounges in NRT?
I think I can pay ~$50 for a day pass at the DL lounge.... any other thoughts? Obvs SQ lounge is out of the question as I'm flying NZ.
Thanks!
charlieg
charlieg
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Both NZ and SQ are Star Alliance members, and both recognise the VA status. Depending what travel class, and codeshares etc, I would recommend at least trying SQ lounge, as they say, you never know your luck in the big city. All the best!
aklrunway
aklrunway
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What a long way to go just to get to Tokyo... even if you want lounge access.
Kogglogs
Kogglogs
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Other than QF and low-cost carriers, indirect routes are the only way to get to NRT from SYD. Eg: SYD-SIN-NRT on SQ/VA (which has just as much air time as SYD-AKL-NRT on NZ)
Kogglogs
Kogglogs
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Other than QF and low-cost carriers, indirect routes are the only way to get to NRT from SYD. Eg: SYD-SIN-NRT on SQ/VA (which has just as much air time as SYD-AKL-NRT on NZ)
watson374
watson374
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Why fly direct when you can connect?
Kogglogs
Kogglogs
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Right! I have no problem with connecitng via another port.
aklrunway
aklrunway
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There's also JAL from Sydney daily...
Kogglogs
Kogglogs
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True, but they're OW alliance.