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Inside Virgin Australia’s secret invitation-only ‘Beyond’ lounges
Apr 20, 2022, 07:08 PMI'll be happier when they re-open the express entry at SYD. These are the things that make a difference for me. I fly a great deal but unless you are delayed or have a painful transit you shouldn't need too much lounge time.
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NSW ends hotel quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers
Sep 19, 2021, 02:00 PMIf we are all brutally honest with oursleves the limo driver who caused this current outbreak has actually done us all a big favour. Of course loss of life is a terrible thing to happen but the without the current outbreak vaccination rates would be seriously lagging and we would not be having co...
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Virgin Atlantic eyes Sydney, Auckland, Singapore in expansion plan
Sep 18, 2019, 08:20 PMThere is no such thing as bad press! Seriously though, I had no idea of BA's dominance over the LHR slots.
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Virgin Australia wants to fly to Tokyo/Haneda
Sep 17, 2019, 07:14 PMA Japan leg would certainly make sense for VA as it is short of competition, and you would imagine decent passenger loads if they can replicate their HK product. However, you can't help but wonder if they have more pressing strategic decisions to make before they expand their international footpr...
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Virgin Australia, Virgin Atlantic eye seamless Australia-London travel
Jul 05, 2019, 06:01 PMThis is potentially great news. Would be a great win for VA mind you about time they had some good news! For those of us loyal to VA, at least domestically, the benefits of a seamless route through to London with all bells and whistles can only be positive. I just hope it actually happens. And be...
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Thai Airways Refunds due to Covid - any luck?
Apr 05, 2022, 07:54 AMRefund just landed on the Amex. Just under four months all up.
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Thai Airways Refunds due to Covid - any luck?
Mar 24, 2022, 06:22 PMI'm curioue to see how long people have waitied for refunds from Thai? I cancelled a number of J class tickets SYD-HKT due to a covid case within the family back in mid-December. I'm still waiting. I've twice emailed the Sydney Thai office but as yet not a single reply.I am well aware of their re...
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Frequent flyers, what sleeping pills do you use and recommend?
Jun 02, 2019, 04:14 PMTemazapam for me although you need a prescription. Find I get a good 7 - 8 hours and feel OK upon waking. Alcohol doesn't seem to interfere too much either - obviously within reason though.
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Virgin Australia delays Boeing 737 MAX order, adds more MAX 10s
May 17, 2019, 05:48 PMSome people just enjoy knocking VA at any opportunity. This decision to delay the Max 8 until 2025 and ramping up the Max 10 is a smart move. They are not alone in having Max 8's on order and are dealing with the issue in the right way. I don't see what else they could have done for a better resu...
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Qantas Boeing 737 business class toilet 'invasion' by economy passengers
Mar 03, 2019, 09:44 PMRegular in VA business and no doubt the rope repels some loo traffic however always a few who run the gauntlet! To be honest it only bothers me if people are queuing for the loo standing next to me or over me. Its happened a few times. Ive gone to pick up my wine glass and had to be extra careful...