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Virgin Australia expands Platinum upgrades to economy Elevate fares

Aug 10, 2021, 09:39 AM

Flying out of Brisbane this morning and the lounge is closed. No prior notification just an apology on check in.
COVID-19: overseas arrival caps halved, home quarantine trial

Jul 02, 2021, 02:24 PM

At least now there appears to be a plan. Not a very ambitious one as the second phase should be a lot earlier than 2022, but nonetheless a plan.7 day home quarantine is a lot more appealing than 14 days in a hotel and at a substantial saving to the traveller and the taxpayer.
Govt to subsidise half-price Qantas, Virgin holiday flights

Mar 11, 2021, 09:33 AM

If the government really wants to see a pick up in domestic air travel they should get rid of the mask wearing mandate on domestic flights.Wearing a face mask on a domestic flight in Australia which has had zero community COVID for a long time makes about as much sense as wearing a marine stinger...
Velocity extends status match trial, boosts Platinum and Gold perks

Mar 07, 2021, 05:27 PM

My status review date is 9 January 2022. I have already done the 8 sectors since January to meet the normal Platinum requalification. Just checked the app and is still says my review date is 9 Jan 2022 rather than 31 March 2022. The good thing is I guess I have 15 months to requ...
Cathay Pacific suspends flights to Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth

Feb 11, 2021, 11:19 PM

I really feel sorry for the staff here. 2 weeks hotel quarantine would be bad enough to experience once in a lifetime but imagine every time you go to work it is 2 weeks HQ at the end of your shift.

Business class snake gone?

Mar 20, 2022, 05:54 PM

Flew today on VH-IJQ a former Silk Air 737. The plane had Virgin seats installed but the divider between Rows 2 & 3 was not installed. As a result there was no snake as the divider that the snakes attaches to is not there.The crew however did make an announcement that the front toilet is on...
No pies on Virgin

Jul 02, 2021, 09:56 AM

Who ate all the Pies!!!
New Virgin Business domestic verdict

May 07, 2021, 01:35 PM

Funny story - ordered what I thought was a warm turkey sandwich. What arrived was a vegetarian pesto sandwich on “Turkish bread”. This was a communication issue with the staff verbally providing the options but the face masks muffling the words somewhat. The service however was very ...
Exemptions to Mask Wearing on Flights

Mar 22, 2021, 07:54 PM

Holden - I don’t think you will find a website that’s list the conditions. As someone who has a similar condition to yours I suspect your GP will be aware of your condition and can write you a letter.I sympathise with you as sleep apnoea or other breathing conditions are not visible ...
Is the Qantas 50% bonus top up deal good value?

Dec 16, 2020, 03:12 PM

I would suggest if you are thinking of buying points buy Qantas wine instead. Just bought a box of 12 red’s for $307.80 which netted 15,923 points (including 15,000 bonus points). 14 cartons would get 222,922 points at a cost of $4,309 plus assuming a qantas points earning card paid for i...