Sneak peek: Australia's ‘cleanest' airport just got a luxe new business class lounge
Flying out of Adelaide just got a whole lot fancier – well, at least for travellers with a hunk of frequent flyer points (or cash to burn). This month, Qantas unveiled its first domestic business lounge at Adelaide Airport, which was recently named the world's sixth cleanest airport for 2025. It's the airline's first all-new domestic business lounge since Melbourne in 2018, and possibly its most luxurious yet. Let's take a look inside.
The signature offering of the new lounge is its sleek Market Kitchen, featuring a live cooking station inspired by Adelaide Central Market and producers across the state. Here, guests can order rotating dishes created by Qantas' Food and Beverage Director Neil Perry – think Skala Bakery pie floaters loaded with gravy and peas; lamb cutlets topped with chutney; or a hearty roast veggie paella. Lighter snacks are also available, designed by South Australian culinary treasure, Maggie Beer, alongside a standard buffet spread featuring local cheeses, charcuterie, bread and condiments from the likes of Barossa Fine Foods, Marino, Balfours and Udder Delights.
Naturally, the lounge champions South Australia's world-class regional wines, pouring top drops from the likes of The Lane Vineyard, Penfolds and Torbreck. Open from midday, the bar also serves up a signature Adelaide Hills G&T, plus a non-alcoholic Maggie Beer sparkling ruby cabernet.
The spirit of South Australia also shines in the lounge's decor, which takes inspiration from three of the state's most iconic locations: the Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide Central Market and Kangaroo Island 's Flinders Chase National Park. These landscapes are portrayed through earthy green and light brown furniture, clay-red tiles in the buffet area and bathrooms, and a stunning blown-glass light installation by JamFactory.
Whether you're in work or business mode, the lounge caters to every kind of traveller with a mix of solo nooks and social spaces. It has capacity for up to 190 guests, with 80 per cent of the seats equipped with power stations, including USB-A/C and wireless charging mats. Talk about high-tech!
Access to Qantas' new Adelaide domestic business lounge is complimentary for Business Class passengers and Gold or Platinum Frequent Flyers. But if you're eager to experience the high life, you can also score access with the airline's new low-cost subscription models.
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