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Qantas to open pop-up transit lounge on Sydney-London route

Air
Will Payne
27 October 2021

Qantas will open a temporary lounge to cater for eligible customers travelling between Sydney and London via Darwin from next month.

The aircraft resume operations on the route for the first time since the start of the pandemic

The move comes after the airline announced plans to restart its Australia-UK route via Darwin once the country’s borders reopen on 1 November.

Qantas will lease Darwin airport’s Catalina lounge, which will have space for approximately 100 guests. 

It will feature service delivered by local Qantas team members, lounge and dining areas, a buffet, a selection of wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks and bathroom facilities.

Qantas group chief customer officer Stephanie Tully said the national carrier is "delighted" to work with the airport to "ensure a comfortable transit experience" for its business class guests.