It would have been a year or so since Qantas began its refurbishment of their domestic lounges at Melbourne Airport and the end result has been nothing short of fantastic. Whilst the new lounges debuted sometime in May this year, the project was not fully completed until just a few weeks ago.
Guests of the Business Lounge no longer have to walk past the entire length of the old Qantas Club to get to their private cocoon. It is now simply a left turn as you arrive on the escalator, Qantas Club to the right.
The new lounge is bright and airy, a stark contrast to what it was before. Decked in hues of timber, browns and greys, it is not unlike the newer lounges that Qantas has unveiled in LA, Singapore and Hong Kong.
There are ample seating in comfy armchairs, practical workspaces or at the dining room where a buffet spread lies. Of course, there is the bar where you can get your much needed caffeine fix or a drink to unwind after a busy day.
An interesting addition the Business Lounge is one of Neil Perry’s concept kitchen. Whilst Perth has a pizza kitchen, Brisbane has a Mexican cantina, Melbourne now has an Asian kitchen dishing up piping hot Asian noodles!
If this is an indication of what lies ahead, I am sure the 2019 lounge refurbishment projects in Singapore, Sydney and Auckland will certainly be very exciting to see!