[kpc]

In September, I'll be flying:
QF4180 10:20 Queenstown 11:10 Christchurch
QF46 14:35 Christchurch 15:55 Sydney

I note there is no QC at Queenstown, and according to this (Flying with Us - Qantas Club - Lounge Locations - New Zealand ),
the international QC at Christchurch only opens 1.5 hours before a QF departure. Is this right? any one have recent experience?

I note from the same site above that the domestic QC is opened from 0530 to last QF departure. Do you think I could access this lounge with my QF gold status and QF J (international) BP, until the international QC opens??

thanks

[Mal]

I recall walking past the CHC Intl QP and it being closed around lunch (ie well before my flight. Possibly the same flight as yours).

I can't see why you can't try and access the domestic lounge and explain your situation. The dragons tend to be ok if they understand what is going on.

[chrisb]

Originally Posted by kpc

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I note from the same site above that the domestic QC is opened from 0530 to last QF departure. Do you think I could access this lounge with my QF gold status and QF J (international) BP, until the international QC opens??

I've found the CHC Domestic QP staff very helpful and I think you're entitled to access so it shouldn't be an issue.

If you're going to be that early, why not pop over to the Antarctic Centre? It's only 5-10min walk away.

Chrisb.

[serfty]

You should have no problem with using the Domestic QP prior to the international one whatsoever.

I have done this at both AKL and WLG; but only flown domestically out of CHC. Don't be surprised to see the same staff in both ...