I have just heard that virgin will now provide the option to upgrade to business using points from the Lounge just before your flight based on availability.

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SteveCF

Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

Member since 15 Aug 2012

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I have just heard that virgin will now provide the option to upgrade to business using points from the Lounge just before your flight based on availability. This is being evaluated at Melbourne only and if successful will be rolled out nationally. Has anyone heard about this?

aero-seat

Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

Member since 23 May 2012

Total posts 178

I haven't heard about it but it sounds believable.

bnbmelb

Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

Member since 18 May 2013

Total posts 1

There's a thread on AFF that was started about two weeks ago regarding this. Haven't had the opportunity yet, but would def be good.

chrisjrn

Member since 09 May 2011

Total posts 177

I heard about it, accidentally on a phone call, a few weeks ago. I reckon it'll happen.

johnaboxall

Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

Member since 24 Aug 2011

Total posts 384

Yes, up to T-40m from MEL at this stage. Handy if all the reward seats are gone when you book as they're opening up an spare J seat with this procedure. 

curtisj

Member since 30 Jul 2011

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It's also available in the BNE lounge.

chris_melbourne

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 16 Jan 2013

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Does anyone know if this is (or will be) available to upgrade from any economy seat, or just Flexi fares? Currently VA only allows upgrades using points if pax have paid for a flexi fare. I am VA Gold but I usually can't justify the flexible option as the chances of my schedule changing is small. It would be good if I could decide at the lounge to upgrade with points.

johnaboxall

Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

Member since 24 Aug 2011

Total posts 384

Only from flexi. 

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