As a lanky senior, X marks the spot. Worth it for extra legroom alone. To really enhance vs QF+, add lounge access and in-flight snacks/alcohol. For non-elites, discounted lounge fee – say, $30 per visit – plus cheese ‘n’ crackers or toasty and wine in X would make a big...

Confusion over priority check-in/security screening benefits. VA media release clearly states priority check-in and priority screening, where available, are included. But VA web site only lists priority check-in for international flights and no priority screening at all. Is this an added benefi...

This is a croc. VA claims it can’t track SCs before Feb 2013, yet knows your membership status since Velocity started in ’05. I’ve been Gold or Platinum since ’06, only lapsing to Silver post-COVID, then regaining Gold for ’24. You’d think VA could at least a...

May be slightly better than 737-800s short haul, but for trans-continental, savvy QFFs would stick with A330. Older equipment, but more legroom in Y and lie-flat seats in C. Get ’em while you still can! As a VA FF, miss salad days of C upgrades on A330 to/from PER.

This makes eminent sense – and not before time. Allows accurate calculation of load and distribution. Could also, dare I suggest, offset PAX weight against hold luggage/carry on. If you’re average weight or less on the scales, you get some leeway. Not discriminatory, just maths. In ...