This flight happened only because the only SQ Saver redemption I was able to find not far from Auckland was Melbourne – and that I was able to cover the cost of my ticket with my Air New Zealand credits from my cancelled ticket one year ago.
I’ve decided to bundle this trip into a trip report after all – the trip which I randomly booked wayyy ahead due to a previous Amex offer on Cathay Pacific for $100 off any $500 spend. And this is how I’m going on this 3N fun hop for only $400+ on economy.
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.
Ever since Priority Pass launched its non-lounge experiences as part of the benefits, there’s been a flurry of excitement about discovering more than boring airport lounges during travels. And I certainly tried my best to clock as many as I can since hah. My last trip has finally allowed me to try some of what is available on home ground Singapore Changi Airport’s airside and I figured it’s probably a good time to document my tryouts with them, as fleeting as some may be.
Some of these places also accepts arrival boarding passes as a non-published policy so wouldn’t hurt to ask nicely.
SQ322 Singapore (SIN) – London (LHR) Business Class (A380)
London Marriott Park Lane
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
Eurostar London to Paris – Business Premier
Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel
Star Alliance Lounge, Charles de Gaulle Airport
SQ335 – Paris (CDG) – Singapore (SIN) Business Class (Boeing 777-300ER)
Finally getting to try this lounge to check off all my SilverKris Lounge experiences with this visit! And after hearing all that datapoint about how this lounge can be a madhouse especially later into the evening, I actually made my way almost 6 hours ahead, at 6:30pm, to attempt a much more peaceful experience and take my time instead of rushing through the stay due to the crowd.