Why is it that people can't offer criticism without sledging the writer?"When its of the same calibre as its local neighbours like the first class lounge for singapore airlines in changi or japan airlines in tokyo then lets talk"Well let's start talking right now, eg does SQ's first class lounge ...

Star Alliance will always be interested in getting VA as a member, but it's not up to them, it's up to VA. Alliance membership would be a huge win for Virgin, both in terms of making Velocity much more appealing and also powering up a really global international network including lounge access, B...

There's usually a period where submissions are asked for, to cover any objections usually, but even if Qantas objected I can't imagine that carrying much weight. But with Christmas only a few weeks away I don't expect a decision would be made until Jan or even Feb next year.

Second paragraph: "The arrangement would see VA flight numbers attached to Air New Zealand flights between Australia and Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch." So you could fly SYD-AKL-LAX with Air New Zealand but only the SYD-AKL leg would be on a VA codeshare and elegible for earning status cr...

"The article also give some insight into what Qantas would be like today if the board had of appointed John Borghetti instead of Joyce." Not really sure about that, Borghetti always seemed to be driven by his obsession with losing out on the CEO role at Qantas, if he was in charge of Qantas who'...