Qantas is trialling a new landside lounge at Denpasar, in partnership with the Novotel Bali airport hotel.
Qantas Business passengers flying to Sydney and Melbourne normally have access to the Premier Lounge when departing from Denpasar on a Qantas flight.
But instead of sending eligible passengers to the often-crowded Premier Lounge, Australian Frequent Flyer (AFF) says Qantas is now offering access to a special lounge within the Novotel Bali Ngurah Rai Airport Hotel.
The mid-scale Novotel is few minutes’ walk from the terminals with direct access to departure halls.
The Novotel is offering a dedicated area for Qantas passengers with seating for around 50 people.
Currently, AFF says the Bali “pre-flight service” is being offered only as a trial to the first 30 Qantas passengers to check in each evening at Denpasar Airport. If the trial is successful, it could be offered as a permanent replacement to the Premier Lounge.