Review: Virgin Australia Lounge Brisbane

After spending four nights in Queensland, I had a flight from Brisbane to Newcastle to catch up with some friends.

Knowing that we’d have access to the Virgin Australia lounge from the domestic terminal at Brisbane’s airport, we had a very light breakfast at the Westin Brisbane and saved our appetite for the lounge.

I was particularly excited to check out Virgin Australia lounges during our trip ever since Air Canada and Virgin Australia announced lounge access for some Aeroplan elite members travelling in any class of service on Virgin Australia flights. 

Virgin Australia Lounge Brisbane – Access

The Virgin Australia Lounge Brisbane is located across from Gate 41 in the domestic terminal. It’s open every day from 60 minutes prior to the first departing Virgin Australia flight until the last Virgin Australia flight departure.

The entrance is easy to spot, with the airline’s iconic purple wall giving way to its Flying Maiden logo adorning the walls of the entryway. The Flying Maiden logo is also found on Virgin Australia aircraft as well, and is similar to the Scarlet Lady on Virgin Atlantic aircraft.

Inside, you have the choice of scanning your boarding pass on an automatic machine against the back wall or heading to the desk for assistance. 

We had to approach the desk for assistance with our check in, since we were flying in economy and didn’t have elite status with Virgin Australia. 

There was a small line when we arrived, but it was dealt with in no time. 

We enjoyed access to the lounge through our Aeroplan Elite status, thanks to my Super Elite status and my wife’s 50K status. Guests with Aeroplan 50K, 75K, or Super Elite status can access Virgin Australia lounges when departing on a same-day flight in any class of service, and are entitled to bring one guest.

Passengers flying in business class on a Virgin Australia flight can also enjoy access, but aren’t allowed to bring a guest with them.

Virgin Australia Velocity Platinum members may bring up to three adults and three children with them to a Virgin Australia lounge. Passengers with Velocity Gold status, Virgin Australia Lounge Members, and Virgin…