New Virgin Lounge @ SYD domestic.
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yes, we've leased the old Ansett Golden Wing upstairs. Can't recall whether we are able to get direct kerbside access - have to work out where members will pass through security.
cheers
CrazyDave98
yes, we've leased the old Ansett Golden Wing upstairs. Can't recall whether we are able to get direct kerbside access - have to work out where members will pass through security.
cheers
CrazyDave98
If I can suggest that airside is better... I prefer to get through security, then be able to relax before boarding. I find Melbourne for example is a pain. When the flight is called I leave straight away, however, if there is a backlog going through security I find that I am given "the eye" when I arrive at the gate because often they are waiting for me to arrive.
yes, we've leased the old Ansett Golden Wing upstairs. Can't recall whether we are able to get direct kerbside access - have to work out where members will pass through security.
cheers
CrazyDave98
Good news Dave but I'll give you a flaming hot tip for free.
MAKE SURE YOU do work it out!!! Don't even bother building it if you make your premium customers track through security after the fact...
The way I read the quote, and I guess we won't know what Virgin Blue will do until it does it, but Virgin Blue is considering a lounge entrance separate from the main terminal. What an absolute coup! You step out of the car, across the kerb and into The Lounge.
(Hopefully with a separate security clearance in The Lounge itself?!?)
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Re: New Virgin Lounge @ SYD domestic
Can't say I saw the sign last week whilst in there. I agree i would prefer to pass through security to get to the Lounge. Melbourne is a pain at times. At the end of the day if the Lounge and services offered in there are better than I can live with not passing security first.
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The way I read the quote, and I guess we won't know what Virgin Blue will do until it does it, but Virgin Blue is considering a lounge entrance separate from the main terminal. What an absolute coup! You step out of the car, across the kerb and into The Lounge.
(Hopefully with a separate security clearance in The Lounge itself?!?)
I am assuming it is what's currently known as the T2 Function Room, located at the far end of the building (i.e. opposite end to the VB valet parking area, and adjacent to the JQ check-in area).
I also hope that it has it's own exit with a security station to avoid guests having to join the main security queue. It is a bit of a walk through the security maze all the way out to gate #40.
I've attached a picture below, showing the assumed zone, and highlighted in red the section of road-way/kerb-side that could be set aside for Virgin Blue "Premium" drop-off. (Presumably, the more-stingy than me, SACL could extend the awning to this section of road, rip out a section of wall into the T2 Function Room, install some sort of checked-baggage transfer system and, finally, a lift/escalator direct from the lounge to the mezzanine level [at the bottom of the Virgin Blue pier]. Of course, a priority security screening position, would have to be located at the entrance to the Lounge.)
Virgin Blue could create (maybe even without having placed a good scotch on the shelf in their bars) the best "Premium Customer/Ground/Lounge experience in Australia", leap frogging Qantas for ground departure service in Sydney and removing the need to use the main LCC/regional SYD T2 entrance.
It would be like, Corporate Fare (/P.E.) Guests, Gold Frequent Flyers and Lounge Members/Users almost had their own separate priority terminal, very civilized!
I've attached a picture below, showing the assumed zone, and highlighted in red the section of road-way/kerb-side that could be set aside for Virgin Blue "Premium" drop-off. (Presumably, the more-stingy than me, SACL could extend the awning to this section of road, rip out a section of wall into the T2 Function Room, install some sort of checked-baggage transfer system and, finally, a lift/escalator direct from the lounge to the mezzanine level [at the bottom of the Virgin Blue pier]. Of course, a priority security screening position, would have to be located at the entrance to the Lounge.)
Virgin Blue could create (maybe even without having placed a good scotch on the shelf in their bars) the best "Premium Customer/Ground/Lounge experience in Australia", leap frogging Qantas for ground departure service in Sydney and removing the need to use the main LCC/regional SYD T2 entrance.
It would be like, Corporate Fare (/P.E.) Guests, Gold Frequent Flyers and Lounge Members/Users almost had their own separate priority terminal, very civilized!
OK, I am getting carried away.
Don't apologise, I think it is well worth asking for. Sort of a match for the VS arrangement at T3 at LHR.
And I very much agree with the scotch idea.. really low class that it is still only beer and wine....not asking for a full top shelf bar, just a few decent spirits for those of us not into beer or wine...
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