[Josh]

Hi everyone,

Finally, after a lot of regular flying, an SC run, combined with the 2x SC offer, i've managed to finally work my way to Gold (700SC's in less than 2 months )

This also means i finally now get a much coveted QP membership. I have a quick question about this.
Do you have to be flying to access the QP? "Officially" according to the QP T&C's, you do. However, i've read a bit of talk here implying that you don't in fact. Do they check your boarding pass?
If someone could offer their advice here that would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Josh

[Josh]

Oh another question as well.
In regards to internet access, i am aware you can use the Telstra Hotspot wireless (For a fee), or use the PC's in the business centre for nuttin, however, is there the facility to connect your laptop directly to ethernet to gain access (without cost) ??? (BNE QP in particular)

Thanks,

Josh

[tuapekastar]

Originally Posted by Josh

Hi everyone,

Finally, after a lot of regular flying, an SC run, combined with the 2x SC offer, i've managed to finally work my way to Gold (700SC's in less than 2 months )

This also means i finally now get a much coveted QP membership. I have a quick question about this.
Do you have to be flying to access the QP? "Officially" according to the QP T&C's, you do. However, i've read a bit of talk here implying that you don't in fact. Do they check your boarding pass?
If someone could offer their advice here that would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Josh

Congrats on the SG Josh

I am not SG but I am a QP member and IME they do check boarding passes. I wouldn't think you would have much hope of accessing QP unless you are flying (and flying QF/OW). But someone else may have different experiences

[JohnK]

Originally Posted by Josh

This also means i finally now get a much coveted QP membership. I have a quick question about this.
Do you have to be flying to access the QP? "Officially" according to the QP T&C's, you do. However, i've read a bit of talk here implying that you don't in fact.

It's only possible to access the QP as a WP, not SG, without flying.

Originally Posted by Josh

Do they check your boarding pass?

I have been asked for a boarding pass, this is put through the reader, even when I have flashed the QF Gold card.

[oz_mark]

Originally Posted by JohnK

I have been asked for a boarding pass, this is put through the reader, even when I have flashed the QF Gold card.

Only ever seen this in international QP's

[oz_mark]

Originally Posted by Josh

Oh another question as well.
In regards to internet access, i am aware you can use the Telstra Hotspot wireless (For a fee), or use the PC's in the business centre for nuttin, however, is there the facility to connect your laptop directly to ethernet to gain access (without cost) ??? (BNE QP in particular)

Outside of unplugging the PC and plugging your laptop in, I never found a way!

[Shano]

In some of the domestic QP's I have seen people flash their gold card on entry, only for the lounge dragons to ask for the card to check if they have a flight booking for that day.

[NM]

Originally Posted by Josh

Oh another question as well.
In regards to internet access, i am aware you can use the Telstra Hotspot wireless (For a fee), or use the PC's in the business centre for nuttin, however, is there the facility to connect your laptop directly to ethernet to gain access (without cost) ??? (BNE QP in particular)

Congratulations on making Gold status. The only way to get internet access from your own PC in most Qantas Clubs (and this includes Brisbane) is:

• Unplug the Qantas Club PC and use their ethernet port
• Dial-up using one of the many phone connections around the lounge
• Wireless for a fee

[simongr]

Originally Posted by NM

Congratulations on making Gold status. The only way to get internet access from your own PC in most Qantas Clubs (and this includes Brisbane) is:

• Unplug the Qantas Club PC and use their ethernet port

Please remember to pkug it back in when you leave though

Congrats on the SG - although I would have to say "finally achieving QF SG" after two months of travel is an interesting choice of phrase...

[tscharke]

Congrats Josh!

I find the sydney domestic qantas lounge the most relaxed in gaining entry - i have never shown or been asked to show my boarding pass and I have even entered on days that I have not been flying - just a flash of the card and they send you through. I have also encountered on two separate occasions that there has been no one at the front desk!