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BJ01

BJ01

Member since 07 Dec 2015

Activity

  • 58 Total posts
  • 57 Discussion comments
  • 9 Discussions started

Frequent flyer programs

  • Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
  • Singapore Airlines - KrisFlyer
  • Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
  • Thai Airways International - Royal Orchid Plus

Hotel loyalty programs

  • Hilton HHonors
  • Starwood Preferred Guest - Gold Preferred
comments community discussions

  • Qatar Airways cuts Australian superjumbo flights

    Jun 23, 2025, 05:41 PM

    They do not. The ex VA773’s are on other QR routes but not Australia. QR fly their QSuite fitted aircraft here on both QR and VA flights. Not saying there couldn’t be a last minute swap but highly unlikely in my experience 

  • Virgin Australia lounge access for Doha flights

    Apr 17, 2025, 05:24 AM

    Is it just me but why does VA always develop these complicated arrangements for international FF benefits? You have to invest too much time and energy to understand what you get depending on too many factors, too often. You've got to be constantly prepared to argue the toss with airline/lounge re...

  • Air India cuts Melbourne flights

    Feb 07, 2025, 05:21 PM

    Agree. If the route was a stellar performer they’d find a way to not suspend it in the first place. I’d say it’s likely marginal so this could be the first step before possibly ceasing it altogether 

  • Virgin Australia reveals new international 777 flights

    Dec 04, 2024, 05:16 AM

    Given the article says 'a 412-seat count accords with the non-upgraded 777s which have 24 older business class seats' and 'arranged in a 2-2-2 layout' I think it is safe to assume the VA flights are going to be operated by what QR term "MiniPods" on the AeroLOPA website - an inferior 777 product ...

  • Virgin Australia reveals new international 777 flights

    Dec 03, 2024, 04:17 PM

    EK sit one or there daily 2 x A380’s on the ground in BNE for 14 hours every day so not unusual at all

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  • Using own Bluetooth Headphones on SQ

    Oct 16, 2022, 10:51 PM

    Needing some help pleaseCan you connect your own headphones (Bose 7000) via Bluetooth to Kris World? I’m reading conflicting info. I did not bring an aux cable or adaptor with me for a wired connection. The WiFi was not working on the outbound aircraft so not sure if this was related and wh...

  • VA Business Class

    Jan 28, 2021, 10:03 PM

    I’ve done 3 trips in 4 weeks with VA from BNE to CNS twice and once to TSV. My first trips since Feb last year.Things have changed and COVID is being used as an excuse I feel, for below average service and woeful food offering both onboard and in the lounge. It all feels very down market.On...

  • Velocity: Are you taking the emergency exit yet?

    Oct 28, 2020, 10:52 AM

    Not exiting yet but I am watching carefully. I've got a flight to CNS with them at Christmas and to be honest, had it not been a travel bank credit, I probably would have flown QF - the costs were comparable. I will however use up my VFF points in rapid succession early next year and have started...

  • Virgin Australia complimentary drink policy change

    Jan 08, 2020, 03:51 PM

    I am typically a fan of Virgin but I travelled CNS-BNE last week with VA in Business Class and the meal they served up was terrible - overcooked and dry lamb pide - it bordered on uneatable. Prior to this, I'd never had a bad meal on VA in J. Hopefully not a sign of things to come?

  • Recommendations for Singapore hotels

    Jun 01, 2019, 07:42 AM

    Thanks everyone for your valuable insights thus far! I’ll take a look at them all today!

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