Qantas has unveiled a multi-million-dollar plan to refurbish lounges in Rockhampton, Gladstone, Kalgoorlie, Tamworth, Coffs Harbour, Port Hedland and Karratha between 5 February and 19 March. The airline says the upgrades will deliver improved seating, power access and contemporary design, building on last year’s Broome lounge renovation(australianaviation.com.au).
Regional Australia is a key origin point for fly-in-fly-out energy and mining projects as well as government travel. QantasLink CEO Mark Dal Pra said frequent flyers “value a quiet place to get work done”, underscoring the strategic role of lounge facilities in employee productivity. While each lounge is closed, passengers will be offered vouchers or alternative seating areas, but corporates should brief staff on limited workspace and potential boarding-queue congestion during the works.
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For international consultants, engineers and executives joining these projects, the first hurdle is often getting the right travel documents. VisaHQ makes this straightforward by offering online Australian visa processing, status tracking and document upload tools in one place: https://www.visahq.com/australia/ Having visas sorted well before departure helps travellers capitalise on Qantas’s upgraded lounges instead of worrying about paperwork at the last minute.
The refurbishment comes as competition intensifies on secondary routes, with Rex Airlines expanding Saab operations and Bonza targeting leisure segments. By upgrading ground amenities, Qantas aims to defend its premium share and support higher-yield corporate contracts outside the east-coast capitals.
From a mobility-programme perspective, enhanced lounge capacity can translate into smoother pre-flight meetings and reduced reliance on paid co-working hubs, lowering trip costs over the medium term.
Regional Australia is a key origin point for fly-in-fly-out energy and mining projects as well as government travel. QantasLink CEO Mark Dal Pra said frequent flyers “value a quiet place to get work done”, underscoring the strategic role of lounge facilities in employee productivity. While each lounge is closed, passengers will be offered vouchers or alternative seating areas, but corporates should brief staff on limited workspace and potential boarding-queue congestion during the works.
For international consultants, engineers and executives joining these projects, the first hurdle is often getting the right travel documents. VisaHQ makes this straightforward by offering online Australian visa processing, status tracking and document upload tools in one place: https://www.visahq.com/australia/ Having visas sorted well before departure helps travellers capitalise on Qantas’s upgraded lounges instead of worrying about paperwork at the last minute.
The refurbishment comes as competition intensifies on secondary routes, with Rex Airlines expanding Saab operations and Bonza targeting leisure segments. By upgrading ground amenities, Qantas aims to defend its premium share and support higher-yield corporate contracts outside the east-coast capitals.
From a mobility-programme perspective, enhanced lounge capacity can translate into smoother pre-flight meetings and reduced reliance on paid co-working hubs, lowering trip costs over the medium term.
