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Virgin Australia Velocity Double Status Credits promo [2023]
Oct 25, 2023, 03:29 PMIf Virgin would wise up and introduce lifetime status, they would find that these promotions were alot more successful. VA Plat for 8 years now, but nothing to show for it.
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Big changes ahead for Virgin Australia frequent flyers
Oct 21, 2022, 04:41 PMVirgin rolls this "rumour" every so often, to keep stringing FF's along. I've been platinum for 8 years plus (may struggle to renew this year since NZ and USA routes are both not available), and I have been suggesting and waiting for lifetime status the entire time.Ironically, had I been flying w...
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United Airlines to launch Brisbane-San Francisco flights
Jun 08, 2022, 02:42 PMDang. I enjoyed my usual stopover in LAX on each US trip. From what I've been reading/hearing, San Fran isn't the sunny, carefree place it once was.
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9 things you need to know about Apple's $900 AirPods Max headphones
Dec 09, 2020, 02:40 PMNo chance. $900 is insane, especially when Bose Quiet Comfort II's are half the price, and do a stellar job.But as we all know, this won't stop the fanboys/girls from buying them, which is exactly what Apple wants. Can't help but think though, if you're going to buy these, you may want to add an ...
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Could the new Virgin Australia be more like Virgin America?
Jun 18, 2020, 12:32 PMI've flown domestically in the US for 11 years now. It is generally a terrible experience, and makes AU domestic travel look incredible. Out of all the airlines I've flown (VA, Delta, United, AA, Alaskan, and Spirit), VA had consistently been the standout. Rarely delayed, and great service on th...
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No Status - Paid lounge Access USA
Aug 16, 2022, 06:45 PMHi all,My brother flies to the USA next week, transiting through LAX on his way to SFO. It’s a quick trip from Australia - 5 days - and while he has no status with an airline, he’s hoping he can get access to lounges on the trip. As a platinum FF, having completed 30+ USA trips, I can...
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Delta lounge access for Velocity Gold
Oct 04, 2017, 08:54 PMI'm Velocity Plat and have been able to access lounges in LAX, Denver and JFK with no issues, even on US domestic flights. Make sure you have your Velocity card with you if possible, especially if it doesn't say Sky Priority on your boarding pass.Like all things airport though, I think it can dep...
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APEC Card Validity
Jul 15, 2017, 10:05 AMBingo - passport expiry date explains it. Thanks for confirming!
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APEC Card Validity
Jul 13, 2017, 01:37 PMHi all,Received my new APEC card today and noticed it's only valid for 3 years? I recall seeing various articles (incl on Aus BT) that validity was to be extended to 5 years?Has anyone else had an APEC card issued for 5 years, or was this an initiative/suggestion that never actually got implement...
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Virgin Australia Platinum flying Business. LAX Lounge options
Mar 23, 2017, 09:58 PMOriginally Posted by gibosity : Am I reading this correctly? VA Platinum's can now access the Emirates lounge to?? When did this happen? Ignore my question - just read the AusBT article on this news. Good news for VA Plat's (and for Gold also, getting lounge access back - even if it is Etihad l...