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QANTAS Business Suite


THE ROUTE: Non-stop London to Perth on the Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.


THE LOUNGE: The lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3 was an oasis of tranquillity on a busy Tuesday morning. Spread over two levels, the space features a dining room downstairs with table service, where brunch dishes from the kitchen include eggs royale and ricotta, peperonata and ham on sourdough toast with salsa verde. There’s also a buffet selection of freshly baked goods, yoghurts and seasonal fruit, plus an extensive drinks menu featuring wines from Australia and six types of gin. Upstairs, connected by a brass-gilded staircase, there’s a large lounge area with a circular marble bar overlooking the runway. Here, guests can relax with a newspaper, watch TV, tuck into a second buffet or freshen up in one of the private shower suites.


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BOOK IT: Business-class seats start from £6,034 including taxes.


QANTAS.COM Erica Rich


MAY 2024 ASPIRE 95


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