Qantas is raising the cost of its Qantas Club membership fees from 11 December 2025, with one-off joining fees increasing from $129 to $149, a price rise of around 15%. The increases come as the flying kangaroo reveals details about its upgraded Sydney business lounge, including a Qantas-first outdoor terrace.
Qantas Club’s one-year membership fee for new members will also increase from $699 to $799 (or 116,500 to 132,900 Qantas Points), while two-year memberships will grow from $1,299 to $1,499 (or 216,500 to 249,900 Qantas Points), representing similar 15% increases.
For renewing members, Qantas Club’s one-year membership fee will increase from $629 to $719 (or 104,900 to 119,600 Qantas Points), with two-year memberships rising from $1,169 to $1,349 (or 194,900 to 224,900 Qantas Points).
Partner memberships will increase by the same amount as membership renewals.
Additionally, Qantas is discontinuing its four-year membership offering, which will remain available until 10 December for $2,399.
According to the airline, “there is no change to current memberships, and these changes will only apply to members who join or renew after 11 December 2025”.
The Qantas Club Flexible membership will remain $99, auto-renewing every 28 days until it is cancelled.
Qantas Club members get access to over 30 lounges in Australia and overseas, extra checked baggage, domestic upgrade options, and can bring one guest.
Lounges lifted
In other Qantas news, the carrier has announced that major upgrades to its Sydney Airport business lounge will commence next month, with its new Auckland Airport business lounge set to open on 17 December – just in time for the busy holiday season.
In Sydney, travellers can expect a major transformation. Most significantly, the refreshed lounge will boost capacity by more than 30 per cent. The space will also introduce flexible zones, a show kitchen and a hosted bar with barista coffee and curated drinks.
Elsewhere, a new 150-square-metre outdoor terrace – a first for Qantas lounges – will give guests a dose of fresh air, beneficial before ultra-long flights.
Phase two of Sydney’s revamp begins 8 December, with completion due in 2027, just ahead of the airline’s highly anticipated Project Sunrise routes to London and New York.
Designed by Caon Design Office and Akin Atelier, Qantas says the lounge will take inspiration from Sydney’s natural landscapes, from the Blue Mountains to Bondi.
Over in Auckland, a new lounge will showcase local materials and Kiwi design flair, which Qantas says sets a new benchmark for trans-Tasman and long-haul travellers.
“As the demand for premium travel increases, we’re creating more space, more dining options and a completely enhanced on ground experience in our new Sydney International Business Lounge and Auckland International Lounge,” Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace said.
“Our Trans-Tasman customers have told us how much they’re looking forward to experiencing the new Auckland lounge and we’re thrilled to deliver this stunning new space for them to enjoy in time for the holidays.
“We continue to see such strong demand for our direct flights through to New York and across the Tasman and this new lounge will transform the experience for our international customers pre-flight.”
The Sydney and Auckland overhauls are part of a wider global lounge refresh, including ongoing upgrades in Los Angeles and across its regional network.
New plane alert
Meanwhile, Qantas’ first A350-1000ULR – the jet set to make history with Project Sunrise flights connecting Australia non-stop to London and New York from 2026 – is officially taking shape in Toulouse.
“Project Sunrise will not only overcome the tyranny of distance, it will fundamentally change the way our customers travel the world,” Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson said.
“These flights will cut up to four hours off the journey and transform how people experience ultra long-haul travel, through science-backed design to minimise jetlag and maximise wellbeing.”
For pics of the new jet click here.
Also, check out Qantas’s new Economy Plus class.
