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Virgin unlocks double status credits and points promo
May 08, 2026, 04:06 PMIt does feel like Virgin are just chasing Qantas. I'm curious as to how their SC changes have impacted loyalty. It has been a significant factor for me personally.
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Qantas first class gets Bollinger, ‘dine on demand’
Dec 03, 2025, 02:53 PMAesop is now foreign owned.
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Your guide to Virgin Australia Velocity Platinum Plus status
Oct 01, 2025, 11:04 PMFor me the changes are a massive backward step as a roughly 10 year platinum member. This year I should have already requalified for platinum (Singapore business flights to Europe) very early on in the 12 month cycle. However now it's showing I'm not even close, and with reduced status credits an...
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Inflight feast: Virgin Australia's new business class menu
Nov 13, 2024, 02:42 PMLooks good. They could get rid of the cheese and biscuit in a packet - I find it so tacky and particularly underwhelming. A nice piece of cheese on the plate (that is already on the tracy for the packet cheese and biscuits) would be far more appealing, less waste and less detracting from the othe...
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Here are the new Amex Velocity credit cards
Nov 08, 2024, 02:48 PMThe annual fee is less than purchasing a Virgin Lounge membership - ($450). How odd!
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First class downgrade on code share (trying again, first post didnt work)
Sep 15, 2022, 05:41 PMIt's hard to believe - you buy a seat - it should be yours. I honestly don't know how they get away with it.I've heard the compensation is poor, I'd be interested to hear how it works out.Yeah - not much love from me for Qantas and I'm a lowly silver who use to be Gold and Platinum.
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What is going on with ticket prices on Qantas?
Sep 14, 2022, 04:59 PMI really have no idea who is running the show at Qantas.A few weeks ago I paid about $350 for an economy seat last night between Brisbane and Melbourne. Around lunch yesterday I wanted to see how much it might be to change to an earlier flight - economy tickets selling for $770, including on my f...
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Best SQ aircraft for business?
Sep 08, 2022, 02:38 PMHi all,Just wondering if anyone had any strong opinions about which SQ aircraft (380/350/777) was the best for business class? TIA!
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Shafted by change of Qantas aircraft
Jul 20, 2022, 02:51 PMThis is part-whinge/part-warning after I vaguely remember articles/posts about the A330s flying domestic leg.I booked a flight and discovered it was in fact an A330. I promptly submitted an upgrade request so I could experience the new business class and was immediately upgraded. It’s 6am f...
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Advice on how to get a refund for a Jetstar cancelled flight
Jan 28, 2021, 03:26 PMFurther update for anyone interested or using this as a resource in future or needs another reason why flying Jetstar is always a last resort.1. ACCC have directed me to ACA and NSW fair trading.2. ACA cannot handle the complaint under their charter.3. AMEX dispute failed.4. Have lodged a complai...