Some may say ‘about time’, but the upgrade to the Qantas Sydney International Business Lounge is about to get underway. The next phase of the construction begins 8 December, following the recent exterior extension works. Completion of this phase is due in 2027, in time for the launch of the Project Sunrise flights.
Sydney International Business Lounge
As with other lounges around the Qantas network, the teams at Caon Design Office and Akin Atelier have been engaged for the design. As is common with their recent lounge designs, the designers are drawing inspiration from the local area. In this case, the inspirations will come from Sydney’s stunning natural landscape, including the Blue Mountains and Bondi.
One interesting new feature of the lounge will be an outdoor terrace. This 150 square metre outdoor terrace will give passengers the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and natural light before boarding.
But there’s even more. The new lounge will feature a show kitchen with signature plated menu options and dining experiences. On the beverages front, there will be a hosted bar offering barista-made coffee and a curated drinks menu.
In other areas, there will be flexible zones tailored to different traveller needs. For example, there will be shared spaces and quiet working zones. Qantas are also promising enhanced connectivity with USB-C power stations and wireless charging to over 80 per cent of seats.
Temporary Lounge Access
The construction of the new lounge is scheduled to take in excess of 12 months. In that time, Qantas is arranging alternate facilities for customers. Firstly, there is a new temporary Qantas International Business Lounge in Terminal 1. In addition, in some cases, passengers will be able to access the Plaza Premium Lounge.
Final Words
It was a bit of a coincidence that I past through Sydney International last week. While the Business Lounge was open, it was quite apparent that there had been work going on.
Still, I think it needs it. This upgrade has been a long time coming, but it looks like it’s finally here. It will be good to see the
