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"Business class travellers and high-ranking frequent flyers enjoy access to some great lounges at Sydney Airport's international terminal. Here are T1's top five business class lounges.\r\nTop 5 Business Class Lounges\r\n1. Etihad Airways Premium Lounge\r\n\r\nAs a single lounge shared by first class and business class passengers, the&nbsp;Etihad Airways Premium lounge edges out the rest of the pack.\r\n\r\nWinning touches include a full a la carte menu at the in-lounge restaurant where seasonal dishes include mussel chowder, truffle parmesan souffle, braised beef cheeks, grilled ocean trout and duck leg tagine.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you're rather a light bite, the self-serve buffet area boasts a range of lighter snacks, salads and Tapas-style mezze dishes.\r\n\r\n... but there's no reason you can't pick and choose from both, before moving to the bar for a pre-flight tipple or two.\r\n\r\nOf course, Etihad's staples of Arabic coffee and dates also make an appearance.\r\nParents and kid-free flyers alike will appreciate the children's playroom, too.\r\nEtihad's Sydney business class lounge doesn't boast the up-to-date styling of its stunning&nbsp;Melbourne sibling, but it's easily the 'best in class' at Sydney Airport.\r\n2. Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge\r\n\r\nOne of Sydney Airport's two Star Alliances lounges, the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge has an elegant and pared-back contemporary 'residential' theme rather than a slickly high-tech high-touch look.\r\n\r\nIt offers a much wider range of Western and Asian dishes, with tastes of Singapore such as&nbsp;laksa&nbsp;and&nbsp;mee siam...\r\n\r\n... although we recommend ducking into the nearby Air New Zealand lounge for an excellent barista-pulled coffee.\r\nIf you need to get some work done before your flight, or just want a little more of your own space than the regular seating provides, a series of high-walled booths provide privacy along with room for your laptop and handy AC/USB sockets.\r\n\r\n3. Air New Zealand Lounge\r\n\r\nNext door to&nbsp;SQ's SilverKris lounge is is Sydney's&nbsp;other&nbsp;Star Alliance lounge.\r\n\r\nThe AirNZ lounge is larger than its neighbour but gets much busier because most Star Alliance airlines &ndash; including United, Thai and Air Canada &ndash; direct their business class passengers and top-tier frequent flyer here, as does Virgin Australia for its trans-Tasman flights.\r\n\r\nA sprawling open plan design affords plenty of natural light and great views, with a tended bar and a 'food theatre' station where chefs prepare daily specials (albeit with a limited range) to go with the hot and cold dishes available at the buffet.\r\n\r\nLike the best lounges these days there's a variety of seating areas: some casual and relaxing, others for solo or couple dining, plus longer benches, a 'business zone' and quiet zone.\r\n\r\nAnd AC/USB sockets are everywhere and built into everything, from laptop benches to cocktail tables.\r\n4. Emirates Lounge\r\nThe Emirates Lounge doesn't wow you with cutting-edge design &ndash; and given the airline's propensity for bling, that could be a good thing.\r\n\r\nWhat does surprise travellers is the variety and quality of food and drink on offer.\r\nThere may be no a la carte dining room but the buffet is among the best you'll find in any airport lounge, and constantly re-stocked with a tasty selection of individually-played international dishes, accompanied by expected wines, spirits and Veuve Clicquot&nbsp;champagne.\r\n\r\n5. SkyTeam Lounge\r\nThe SkyTeam lounge serves alliance airlines including China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Delta, Garuda Indonesia, Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines.\r\n\r\nAlthough spacious, there's a clear delineation of different 'zones' for relaxing and working...\r\n\r\n.... with a decent spread of food...\r\n\r\n... complemented by a self-serve bar.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nHonourable mention: American Express Lounge\r\n\r\nThe American Express Lounge is Sydney Airport's only private, non-airline lounge, and we're crossing our fingers for more to open their doors in Australia's other major airports.\r\n\r\nAccess is limited to selected American Express card-holders: a handful of premium cards give you unlimited yearly entry, others provide two free visits per year (and $55 per entry thereafter). The full list can be found at&nbsp;www.goodgoing.com.au.\r\n\r\nThis compact lounge is ideal for travellers who are travelling in premium economy or economy and lack the frequent flyer status to use that airline's lounge.\r\n\r\nThere's a pleasing spread of food and snacks, with barista-pulled coffee and drinks at the bar.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile it can get quite busy during peak travel periods &ndash; at which point some guests are redirected to the adjacent SkyTeam lounge &ndash; there's still an air of exclusivity in this cosy and well-appointed nook.&nbsp;\r\nNot-so-honourable mention: Qantas International Business Lounge\r\nThis is Qantas' busiest lounge at Australia's busiest airport, and the wear and tear of a decade of heavy traffic is sadly showing (note however that it's the same age as the upstairs Qantas first class lounge, which looks as good as the day it was opened).\r\n\r\nSome parts of the equation seek to more than balance things out: there's a great spread of food at the buffet...\r\n\r\n\r\n... plus little touches like the fresh juice station and even some gelato made in the lounge's own kitchen.\r\nNor can the service from attentive staff be faulted. But bearing in mind that this is Qantas' flagship business class lounge, business travellers could be forgiven for expecting a bit better.&nbsp;\r\nWhat's your pick of Sydney Airport's best business class lounges?"
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