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Member since 16 Dec 2015

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  • 6 Discussion comments
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Frequent flyer programs

  • Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

Hotel loyalty programs

  • Accor A|Club
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  • Qantas, Virgin Australia status war targets 31 airlines

    Dec 18, 2020, 05:08 PM

    Thanks - my partner often travels with me when I'm on business trips; family pooling is a definite bonus. If it hadn't been for having to Covid-cancel a trip to Europe in April, I'd now be flashing VA Platinum. :(

  • Qantas, Virgin Australia status war targets 31 airlines

    Dec 18, 2020, 04:43 PM

    I have made an EOI for the Qantas match for VA Gold - however, when I read the info on the Qantas website it talked about 'moving' status to Qantas. I have successfully applied for status matches before and there has never been any question of moving from VA to the other airline. Am I reading mor...

  • Who can use Virgin Australia Premium Entry?

    Feb 16, 2018, 05:24 PM

    I've done it often - nothing to do with prestige, just get through security much much quicker.

  • How Westpac's credit card changes affect you

    Nov 27, 2017, 08:32 PM

    Then there are people like me who have retired and more than likely won't qualify if I have to apply for a new card, but have continued to make my monthly payments on my Black Altitude card without any problem.

  • Flight review: Virgin Australia Economy X

    Jun 01, 2017, 09:59 AM

    As you get priority boarding, you should be able to get on the plane before the passenger at the back can get at those bins.

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  • Aircraft change - what are my rights?

    Apr 15, 2020, 04:00 PM

    I used 30,000 Virgin points to upgrade to "The Business" from Sydney to Perth. I got a text message from Virgin while I was waiting to board that they'd changed aircraft. I still got one of their four business class seats on the 737-800, and they refunded me 15,000 points.

  • Etihad: premium prices, LCC quality

    Feb 02, 2018, 03:14 PM

    I flew Etihad J Perth to Amsterdam in Nov 2015 - superb on every leg.Went to London in May last year - OK out of Perth but AUH-LHR and vice-versa was more than disappointing. I woke up about an hour out of LHR and wanted a cup of tea. I waited more than 10 minutes after I'd pushed the bell before...

  • VA Ticketed Flights - Lounge Access

    Jan 15, 2018, 07:53 PM

    That's weird. I was told at the Al-Rheem lounge I could go in there, but it was suggested I might prefer the Premium Lounge. Because I didn't have a very long wait, I decided to stay put (but did go to the Premium lounge on the way home). Maybe they've changed their policy since last March.At lea...

  • VA Ticketed Flights - Lounge Access

    Jan 15, 2018, 04:12 PM

    Regarding post above about lack of access to lounge in last month. My review date is 10 April (card valid till 10 May). I had no problem accessing EH first class lounge on 9 April last year. Maybe they differentiate between Platinum and Gold??

  • VA Ticketed Flights - Lounge Access

    Jan 15, 2018, 04:04 PM

    Velocity Platinum members have access to the Etihad First Class lounge (which can be a bit hard to find - it's before you get to the shopping arcade when you come out of security). I was offered a complimentary neck and shoulder massage, and the full dining room experience.

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