Apr 15, 2020 · Perched atop the first Qantas Boeing 747s, the Captain Cook lounge is a colourful blast from the shagadelic past. Picture this: an exclusive inflight lounge with its own tended …

Sep 6, 2020 · The Qantas Captain Cook Lounge – full of 1970s color! Qantas’ offering was the Captain Cook lounge, installed on the upper deck of many of its 747-200 aircraft. This was for first class passenger use. Passengers were seated on the …

Sep 6, 2020 · The Qantas Captain Cook Lounge – full of 1970s color! Qantas’ offering was the Captain Cook lounge, installed on the upper deck of many of its 747-200 aircraft. This was for first class passenger use. Passengers were seated on the …

Mar 18, 2024 · While Qantas again provides a small inflight lounge on today’s Airbus A380s, it’s a far cry from the upper deck of the 70s. A replica of the Captain Cook Lounge can be found at the Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach. American’s Boeing 747s came with a fully-fledged piano bar on the lower deck.

Jun 27, 2020 · As we can imagine, the 'Captain Cook lounge' was exuberant, had the best drinks, comfortable seats, and even tables similar to restaurants, to have a meal in a “normal” way.

Apr 21, 2021 · The Captain Cook Lounge When on the 747-200, the lounge accommodated 15 passengers, accessible via a staircase from the main deck. It featured a cocktail bar with swivel seats featuring a full 360 degrees of motion. Upon visiting the lounge, passengers could drink, smoke, and dine, while socializing with fellow passengers.

Oct 10, 2023 · Qantas transformed the upper deck of its 747s into a luxurious cocktail lounge called the Captain Cook Lounge. The upper deck of some 747s has found new life as crew rest areas in converted freighters.

Some of our first 747s (delivered in the 1970s and long since retired) had a very groovy upper deck featuring the Captain Cook lounge. Located behind the cockpit in the distinctive bump of the Jumbo, the lounge had seating for 15 passengers, a stand-up bar and décor that should have come with a volume control.

Apr 29, 2021 · The Captain Cook lounge was installed on the upper deck of many of Qantas’ 747-200 aircraft and was for first-class passenger use only.

Apr 29, 2020 · While out-of-bounds during take-off and landing, the lounge accommodated 15 passengers during flight. The buzzing Captain Cook lounge aboard Qantas' original Boeing 747s.