Qantas Chairman's Lounge
★4.2(4,300 reviews)BNE
Qantas's invitation-only private club at Brisbane — not bookable or open to the public.
The Qantas Chairman's Lounge at Brisbane is a private, invitation-only club and the most exclusive lounge tier at the airport. Membership isn't tied to frequent-flyer status — it's extended by Qantas to invited members such as major influencers, decision makers and public figures, and the lounge is also open to members of the Emirates Invitation-Only programme. Inside, the experience is built around personalised travel assistance, quiet rooms, meeting rooms and enhanced food and beverages, a clear step above the airline's standard lounges. Because membership is by invitation only, it cannot be booked, bought or accessed by the general public regardless of ticket or status. For almost all travellers, the realistic Qantas options at Brisbane are the Qantas Club and the Qantas Domestic Business Lounge in the same terminal — we list the Chairman's Lounge for completeness and transparency about how access works.
Crowding · quiet
Well suited to working, with quiet rooms, meeting rooms, Wi-Fi and a calm, private environment — among the most productive lounge settings at Brisbane, for those who can access it.
An enhanced food and beverage offering that sits above Qantas's standard lounges, served in a private setting. The detail of the menu isn't publicly listed, but the experience is positioned as a clear step up from the Qantas Club and Business Lounge.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
Located airside in the Domestic Terminal; access is by Chairman's Lounge or Emirates Invitation-Only membership only.
- 01Hold a Qantas Chairman's Lounge or Emirates Invitation-Only membership
- 02Check in at the Domestic Terminal
- 03Clear Domestic Terminal security
- 04Present your membership for entry
Landmarks: Domestic Terminal airside · Qantas premium area
ℹ Brisbane (BNE)
oneworld Sapphire & EmeraldIncluded: Complimentary cold buffet · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary full bar
oneworld Sapphire Status or Business Class Ticket
Flying from BNE without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at BNEMake the most of it.
This lounge is invitation-only — it cannot be booked, bought or accessed by the general public.
Membership isn't tied to frequent-flyer status; it's extended by invitation from Qantas.
Emirates Invitation-Only members can also use it.
For almost all Qantas travellers, the Qantas Club or Domestic Business Lounge are the realistic options.
We list it for transparency about how access works at Brisbane — not as a bookable option.
Quick answers.
No — it's invitation-only and cannot be booked or bought. Membership is extended by Qantas to invited members, and the Emirates Invitation-Only programme also has access.
No — membership is by invitation regardless of frequent-flyer status, typically for major influencers, decision makers and public figures.
The Qantas Club and Qantas Domestic Business Lounge in the same Domestic Terminal are the realistic Qantas options for almost all travellers.
