Qantas expects the new wing of its Los Angeles Business Lounge to open in early May, adding space for an extra 200 passengers as well as a dedicated dining area.
The original date was pencilled in for late 2014, however the December opening of the Qantas Los Angeles First lounge proved an immediate remedy to the over-crowding which had seen some Qantas Club members turned away during busy periods.
The Qantas business lounge – which is shared by Oneworld partners British Airways and Cathay Pacific – will have a new commercial grade kitchen preparing a substantially wider range of meals including a ‘plate of the day’, similar to what's already seen in Qantas' Singapore and Hong Kong lounges.
There'll also be an enhanced buffet, although the popular food carts will remain for a touch of local colour.
Additional shower suites, a family zone plus a business zone with six desktop computers will complete the LA business lounge experience.
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07 Oct 2012
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Nice. Good work Qantas. Now time to look at some other lounges.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
29 Nov 2013
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Well, Qantas has hinted that Brisbane and Auckland Intl lounges are being evaluated for an overhaul - which IMHO is some 4-5 years behind schedule.
I'd even appreciate a food overhaul in these lounges - I know we get mini meat pies and occassionally BBQ chicken wings, and soup - but when you compare that to the EK offering...
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
21 Aug 2014
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I guess Qantas wants you to think exactly that, to go to EK lounges not Qantas, I can kinda see why it's 4-5 years behind.
12 Dec 2012
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What international lounges does QF own/operate that haven't had a overhaul? NRT, BKK and HNL?
24 Apr 2012
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Don't forget Brisbane!
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
29 Nov 2013
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Everybody forgets Brisbane...so sad
09 Mar 2015
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I thought this was meant to be done early April. What a shame as I'll be there 23rd April and was hoping it would be all finished.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
21 Dec 2012
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AND!
Not an Oatmeal bar in sight and no hard boiled eggs with chive and Paprika!
(see recent article re improved standards at UNITED Bus lounge in Melbourne; but only if you really want a good laugh)
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
13 Mar 2015
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I was one of those highly regarded Qantas Club Members who was pushed out on to the concourse, ask me how special I felt then !!!!!!! I did get very well compensated after a little note to Qantas !
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
29 Jul 2013
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I wonder when the likes of American, Delta and United will learn how to do airport lounges as well as this! Well done Qantas for creating a lovely space!
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