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Review: Qantas Airbus A380 . new lounge

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Among the standout features of the Qantas A380 superjumbo are the two well-appointed lounges reserved for first class and business class passengers. Located at the very front of the A380’s upper deck – on either side of the ‘grand staircase’ connecting the upper and main deck – they are quite different from the Emirates and Qatar Airways A380 lounges. While still serving as a ‘second space’ to get away from your seat and mingle with fellow high-end passengers, the Qantas A380 lounge has a more cafe-style layout with bench seating for 10 people in both lounges. One of the two top deck lounges of Qantas’ new A380. With dark green leather sofas, laminated wood walls and soft lighting, the overall effect is a cozy and almost ‘speakeasy’ dinner club atmosphere above the clouds; Completing the picture is the ‘Premium Lounge Menu’ of bespoke cocktails and snacks. The new lounge adds a social element to the superjumbo flying experience. This stylish lounge is being installed on ten refurbished

Review: Review: Virgin Australia's exclusive Sydney Beyond Lounge

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Country Australia City Sydney Airport T2 . Domestic Airport Guild There isn’t any Flight company Australian Virgin Cabin class Business Notes The good one Beautiful design and inviting feel Premium guest bathroom amenities Impressive view across the asphalt ugliness Premium Lounge entry is still closed X factor la carte dining and drink list quality Intuitive service, like a five-star hotel introduction Virgin Australia set high standards for itself when its premium status tier and invite-only lounge – formerly known as The Club – relaunched as ‘Beyond’ in April. As a member or guest, you now expect an experience that truly goes beyond the traditional lounge. After having had the opportunity to spend a few hours in the exclusive oak and leather lounge in Sydney Airport Terminal 2 while waiting for a flight, I’m happy to say it lived up to its name and hype… though perhaps not in the way you might expect. The light-filled lounge enjoys impressive views over Botany Bay and the internati