The SkyBus-Velocity Frequent Flyer partnership allows you to earn Velocity Points on about half of SkyBus services.
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Holiday Inn Airport Melbourne – King Executive Room
There are three hotels in the immediate vicinity of the Melbourne Airport, The PARKROYAL, Ibis Budget and the Holiday Inn.
The Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport offers 207 spacious, soundproof guest rooms and a range of facilities and services. The hotel is conveniently located 400m from airport terminals and can be accessed via foot or a complimentary transfer on a private shuttle bus. Continue reading…
Virgin Australia 737-800 Business Class review – Melbourne to Queenstown
The termination of the Virgin Australia-Air New Zealand partnership on 28 October 2018 saw the introduction by Virgin Australia of direct Melbourne to Queenstown services. Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Air New Zealand all fly this route year round, but noteably, Virgin Australia is the only carrier to offer Business Class, with Jetstar and Air New Zealand providing an all Economy layout. Continue reading…
Regional Express (REX) Lounge Melbourne overview
The REX lounge in Melbourne has recently joined the Priority Pass lounge network, which is great for its members in Australia.
I was able to revisit this lounge as part of the Melbourne Airport 2018 Excellence Awards and here is my take. Continue reading…
Marhaba Lounge Melbourne overview
The independently-operated Marhaba lounge occupies one of the best real estate positions in Melbourne Airport. It offers barista service and impressive dining options, and for those of you who love Japanese beer, then you are in for a treat.
I was able to revisit this lounge as part of the Melbourne Airport 2018 Excellence Awards and here is my take. Continue reading…
Cathay Pacific Business and First Class Melbourne Lounge overview
This review takes a look at the Cathay Pacific Business and First Class lounge in Melbourne, which I was able to visit as part of the Melbourne Airport 2018 Excellence Awards.
The lounge had a renovation a couple of years ago, however this was not a comprehensive upgrade of the lounge in the same manner as other global lounges within its network, such as London and Manila. This makes the lounge feel outdated and well in need of a makeover. Continue reading…
‘The House’ Melbourne Lounge overview
UK-based lounge operator No1, which operates lounges under 4 different brands, has taken over the running of some of global Etihad lounges outside of Abu Dhabi, including the Melbourne lounge, which this review will focus on. This lounge has been making headlines, being recently recognised as “Lounge of the Year” at the Melbourne Airport Excellence Award 2018. Continue reading…
The Emirates Business & First Class Lounge Melbourne overview
This is a favourite lounge of mine when travelling in Qantas or Emirates Business Class—if I do not have access to the Qantas International First Lounge. This is because the catering is great and it is the only lounge at Melbourne Airport to offer a children’s menu. Continue reading…
Qantas International First Lounge Melbourne overview
The Qantas International First lounge is the only dedicated First Class lounge at Melbourne Airport. Despite its age (10+ years), it is still a stylish lounge thanks to the ageless imported Italian marble and leather sourced from the makers of Ferrari. Continue reading…
Qantas Club Melbourne overview
Officially reopening in November 2018 along with the adjacent Domestic Business Lounge, the Qantas Club Melbourne is now a modern retreat for Qantas Club members and Gold frequent flyers alike. Continue reading…
Qantas Domestic Business Lounge Melbourne overview
The updated Melbourne Domestic Lounge had its grand reopening in November 2018, and now takes prime position in front of the windows in the lounge precinct. Continue reading…
Flight Deal: Sydney/Melbourne/Gold Coast to Christchurch from $214 return with Jetstar
If you are looking to visit the South Island during ski season, then this could be a good deal to jump on. Continue reading…
Qantas International Business Lounge Melbourne overview
The Qantas International Business Lounge is a big workhorse lounge and I say that because it caters for guests flying on Qantas, oneworld partner airlines (many Cathay Pacific guests prefer this lounge over the Cathay Pacific one) and non-alliance partners like China Eastern. Continue reading…