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pete sw

pete sw

Member since 08 May 2020

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  • Virgin’s unexpected “status run” promo

    Feb 25, 2026, 12:50 PM

    Having too many status points which don't count has been disappointing, Flights with SQ and getting bonus Status with Virgin Velocity Amex card have been a waste and count for nothing. Just made up with a domestic Flight to keep Gold.  20 yrs of a Loyal Virgin Flyer is closing in to collapse...

  • Virgin Australia’s lifetime Velocity Forever Gold status

    Aug 08, 2025, 04:17 PM

    A bit disappointed that the first 10 years of Velocity membership counts for nothing. also disappointing is the fact that Virgin had been offering raw deals on Virgin booking with Partner airlines. numerous flights to Europe I had to book directly with Singapore Airline or Etihad's as Virgin coul...

  • The Virgin, Air New Zealand alliance is back (sort of)

    Dec 06, 2024, 03:04 PM

    It has taken far too long for Virgin to get to this point. Most Kiwis have given up or lost their status on their Velocity memberships. 

  • Some airlines now make you pay for carry-on bags

    Dec 06, 2024, 02:58 PM

    How many layers of clothing can you wear before you get charged per Garment. ??

  • Sydney Airport trials passport-free travel

    Nov 22, 2024, 03:18 PM

    Picked an Airport in Australia with the worst delays getting through Security and Customs. When Qantas wanted to book me Melbourne via Sydney to Singapore I looked no further.........SQ forever from Melbourne

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  • COVID-19 vaccine - paid options

    Jan 29, 2021, 04:08 PM

    Being vaccinated does not open the Australian Borders. Allowing Private Vaccination at this stage of the Pandemic would be Suicide for any Government world wide allowing that to happen which is exactly what the WHO is referring to.

  • Are the flight restrictions worth it?

    Jul 25, 2020, 07:28 AM

    the most frustrating part of it all is that we have hundreds of Experts in Australia and thousands around the world.I have not seen a positive article from any of these Experts to enable a Politician to create a Roadmap of how we can implement a reasonable way of safe travel of arrive and retur...

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