Whale Watcher

Whale Watcher

Member since 13 Sep 2013

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  • 5 Total posts
  • 4 Discussion comments
  • 2 Discussions started

Frequent flyer programs

  • Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
  • Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

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  • Why you shouldn't buy Virgin Australia lounge membership right now

    Nov 12, 2020, 09:14 AM

    The description of the Gold Coast lounge as a “smaller” lounge, whilst being true in square meters, does see immense traffic. This would probably be the last push I need to go back to QF if the OOL lounge were to close. 

  • Bain, Cyrus are finalists to buy Virgin Australia

    Jun 02, 2020, 09:17 PM

    Will be so happy to see regular services back in OOL. Will be even happier to see two airlines to keep our fare structure right. No international services is ok, so long as we see some solid code sharesI need a holiday

  • Thai AirAsia X to launch Brisbane-Bangkok flights

    Feb 07, 2019, 07:06 PM

    Hi Chris, can you clarify.....Air Asia out of OOL generally don’t include drinks. You’ll normally score one freebie with your (included) meal but then its MYR or credit card thereafter.

  • Brisbane Airport security trial keeps laptops, liquids in your bag

    Feb 03, 2019, 10:49 AM

    I concur with johninoz. The people working the security are ill informed in many cases. Just went through security in OOL 15mins ago. Kept setting off alarm, was wearing a belt and my learned security monitoring friend assured me it was my belt. I have worn the same belt for months????I then reme...

  • Are there too many shortcuts to Velocity Gold status?

    Nov 15, 2017, 03:17 PM

    McHeron, you've hit the nail on the headI've also just clicked platinum renewal and have four months to go. Lifetime benefits would be a real, tangible benefit

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  • Travel Insurance for Pre-existing Medical Conditions

    Mar 15, 2019, 03:50 PM

    I had a claim last year in the USA with a burbling appendix. A week in hospital then a flight home. I was with Chubb and they were unbelievable. Sorted the hospital. All out of pockets were paid within 7 days. BUT. I am now married to Chubb as they only made a moderate increase this year and have...

  • Qantas cracking down on carry-on luggage

    Nov 14, 2018, 04:32 PM

    To be honest, I like this. I wish Virgin would take a more stringent approach. Was in row 1 the other day out of OOL and struggled to make space for my 5kg sports bag. Plenty of pax with roller plus small bag plus laptop plus etc etc etc

  • Virgin Travel Card loading limit

    Dec 16, 2016, 09:24 PM

    Have just reloaded my Virgin prepaid card a few times this week and have had the "loads" rejected and returned to meAfter a call tonight I've been informed there is now an annual limit on loading. The call center had no details other than it was new and apologised. I've certainly received no noti...

  • Best seat for a "fuller figured" bloke

    Nov 29, 2013, 03:53 PM

    I've finally found a sufficiently pertinent question to put on this website (Having hid spookily in the shadows for twelve months)I am a "fuller figured" bloke and have travelled to LAX three times in the past three years. I travel with a business associate that is "fuller figured"So far has been...

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