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AV

Member since 16 Apr 2013

Activity

  • 43 Total posts
  • 48 Discussion comments
  • 22 Discussions started

Frequent flyer programs

  • Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
  • Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
  • Air France - Flying Blue
  • Emirates Airlines - Skywards
comments community discussions

  • Etihad: Airbus A380s to return, Airbus A350s to follow

    May 27, 2020, 05:30 PM

    oh how I've missed flying in The Residence.

  • Virgin in administration: what happens to travel credit?

    Apr 21, 2020, 10:37 AM

    I rang VA the minute they opened this morning at 7am to cancel a points booked for 3 pax travelling MEL-LHR-MEL return in July. They answered my call my call 3 hours and 17 minutes later. The agent was lovely, processed by cancellation, said the 500k points should be back in my account this week...

  • Singapore Airlines' 12-month extension for KrisFlyer, PPS

    Apr 02, 2020, 07:37 AM

    I'm not too familiar with SQ but I converted a lot of my Velocity points to Krisflyer miles. My miles are due to expire in May. Does this mean also miles expiration is extended for 12 months?

  • No more instant USA ESTA approvals: plan ahead

    Dec 18, 2018, 04:47 PM

    Hi Chris, what is the correct website to apply for a Canadian visa? I'm heading to USA but then to Canada just for a few days.

  • No more instant USA ESTA approvals: plan ahead

    Dec 18, 2018, 10:47 AM

    I made the silly mistake of applying for this on a fake site this morning before I read this article! My card was charged $100.14. I tried calling the number on the site and it says 'the person you are trying to reach is on the phone, please try again later'. After I submitted the application I g...

  • Lounge Access in Frankfurt for VA Platinum Members travelling in Economy Clas...

    Dec 19, 2019, 09:24 AM

    Hey guys, can someone please help me to determine if I getlounge access in Frankfurt flying Etihad? I'm a VA Platinum member travelling in economy. Have searched on the VA and Etihad websites extensively but haven't been able to get an answer

  • Etihad 777

    Jun 27, 2016, 11:42 AM

    Is the Etihad 777 that flies to MEL the same type of aircraft that flies to SYD?  Reason I ask is last time I flew on the EY 777 from AUH-MEL the business class was the older style, whereas the business class on the 777 that flies to Sydney seems to be the newer style.

  • Etihad 777

    Jun 27, 2016, 11:40 AM

    Etihad 777

  • Is it cheaper to upgrade at the airport?

    Jun 09, 2016, 07:22 AM

    I'm wanting to fly from JFK-MEL on 19th July with Etihad.  When trying to book on the Virgin website using Velocity points there is a business reward seat available from JFK-AUH but nothing from AUH-MEL.  I'm wanting to know if its cheaper to outright buy a business class ticket or pay ...

  • Is it cheaper to upgrade at the airport?

    Jun 09, 2016, 07:20 AM

    Is it cheaper to upgrade at the airport?