This is the newer sibling of the Qatar Business Class Lounges (website) and THE one to go to if you have time for only one lounge visit. BUT me being me, of course I arrived 8 hours prior to my flight just to I can check off both 🙂
But anyways, I didn’t realize that there is the First and Business Class Lounge which expedites immigration process for eligible passengers and then, there’s the actual Arrival Lounge which is located after security. They arent’ super exciting so I will cover both in one post. Limited pictures ahead as some spots are secured areas after all.
I think this journey started when I was thinking about making it my KPI to try at least one aspirational airline product every year. So what better way than to start with a Qsuites adventure!
TAP Premium Lounge Tejo, Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
Novotel Lisbon
Amsterdam Marriott Hotel
Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center
Star Alliance Lounge – Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Lisbon Marriott Hotel
TP8435 / SQ355 Milan to Singapore – Business
TAP Flights in general during this trip (TP1037/ TP 668 / TP669 / TP822)
I was hoping that this will be a more than decent lounge to wait out my flight after not being able to eat breakfast at the hotel, and it was not too bad after all.
Pau Casals VIP Lounge (Aena), Barcelona El Prat Airport
The Ivens, Autograph Collection
TAP Premium Lounge Tejo, Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
Novotel Lisbon
Amsterdam Marriott Hotel
Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center
Star Alliance Lounge – Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Lisbon Marriott Hotel
TP8435 / SQ355 Milan to Singapore – Business
TAP Flights in general during this trip (TP1037/ TP 668 / TP669 / TP822)
I made my way back to BCN 3 hours prior to my flight as it was my first intra-Europe flight and wasn’t sure if more or less time is required. I already had my boarding pass from Changi Airport and only a carry-on (checked bags going straight to Lisbon) so breezed through with the help of Fast Track security clearance for premium cabins.
Based on my research, this seems to be the only lounge that is available at Terminal 3 for international departures so 3hrs prior to check in here we go!
Perth International Lounge, Perth International Airport
Qantas QF71 Perth to Singapore – Economy
After the disappointing BA Lounge, I had much higher hopes for this spot especially after seeing glowing reviews from fellow travelers. And thank goodness it lived up to what I had in mind!
Perth International Lounge, Perth International Airport
Qantas QF71 Perth to Singapore – Economy
Checking in for my QF flight 4hrs at Changi Airport was almost smooth except for the fact that the Business Counters were rather confused when I asked to confirm that One World Sapphire can use this line. Apparently, my JAL Sapphire was not tagged to my ticket – despite calling the QF customer service to add it manually and then seeing it added to my ticket via the mange booking section.