Free Virgin Australia Lounge access for Qantas Gold and Platinum members

[qaz]

ww.ozbargain.com.au/node/45527
ww.ausbt.com.au/exclusive-virgin-australia-opens-sydney-and-melbourne-lounges-to-qantas-frequent-flyers

"For a QF Gold or Platinum member who purchases a ticket with us that wouldn't normally attract the use of The Lounge we will allow them to use our Melbourne Lounge for a trial period from Thursday 26 May until 22 July inclusive" Martin Daley, Virgin Australia’s Group Executive for Product & Guest Services, told Australian Business Traveller.

Daley said the same deal would also extend to making "the Sydney Premium Lounge Entry available to any QF Gold or Platinum member who buys a ticket with us for the same time period."

Even Qantas gold and platinums who are travelling with The Red Roo out of Melbourne will still be welcome to check out the lounge on a private escorted tour, Daley said.

"I've asked our Melbourne Lounge team to allow any QF Gold or Platinum member who is travelling with Qantas and who wishes to see our Lounge, to be given that opportunity and we will escort them around. It wouldn't be possible for them to sit and use the facilities instead of using Qantas', but it's a chance for them to see our facilities and for us to showcase the lounge."

 

[thewinchester]

Looks like DJ just showed its spots. I wonder what the red roo's next move will be.

 

[connieguy]

Looks like DJ just showed its spots. I wonder what the red roo's next move will be.

I'm sure the efficient DJ Lounge staff will get the QF Gold and Platinum visitors names and contact details. Would then expect DJ to follow up with their next offer, you can bet there will be a next offer, to those who take the bait. Very smart move by DJ to build up a contact list.

Will do the tour 30 March and report back, especially what Ms PG thinks of the Mel DJ Lounge.

We live in interesting times where taking someone's WP/PG business for granted, may turn out to be a big mistake.

 

[Danp]

This is during the double SC promotion period too, maybe a way to reduce back the effectiveness of that initiative too

 

[cyncynangel]

Only between 26-05-2011 for 8 weeks until 22-07-2011, Qantas Gold and Platinum Frequent Flyer members traveling with Virgin (even with an economy ticket) can access their lounges at Melbourne and Sydney.
If you are a Qantas Gold or Platinum member but NOT flying with Virgin (i.e., don't have a Virgin ticket), they will give you a complimentary tour of the lounge,
The Melbourne lounge is new!
Good for regular Qantas passengers who might be tempted to try the new Virgin Australia but lack sufficient status under Virgin's Velocity rewards program to gain lounge access.

Please refer to the link below

http://www.ausbt.com.au/exclusive-vi...requent-flyers

 

[samiam]

As posted in a different thread- I was given such a tour this morning- and the desk staff (Robert) was fully aware of the offer- pretty good communication!

 

[missafternoondelight]

Excellent.. a great opportunity to see what's on the other side of the fence. Also might prompt a bit of healthy competition.. eg. double status credit offer extended to all QFFs..
I think I'll do the tour in July, just to have a little flirt with the competition

 

[Alanslegal]

Nice offer.

I might have to take up this offer and book a DJ flight soon. Its either 5 or 12 June so will be a good chance to check out the new MEL lounge.

 

[oz_mark]

I'm sure the efficient DJ Lounge staff will get the QF Gold and Platinum visitors names and contact details. Would then expect DJ to follow up with their next offer, you can bet there will be a next offer, to those who take the bait. Very smart move by DJ to build up a contact list.

Last time they ran this offer, they did collect contact details - but I never heard from them. Maybe others did.

 

[gumpy]

Looks like I'll be trying DJ in the future too,

Good move DJ

 

[jsoprano]

Great! Am flying DJ MEL-BNE next Monday morning, so will definetly make use of this generous offer and try the new lounge. Thanks to the OP!

In fact, I already thought about buying a single entry just to trial it, but due to the early hour (7 AM flight) I thought I'd rather stay in bed for another 30 mins. Well, have to get up earlier now...

I like DJ / VA more and more each day, and as I will fly them more often in future (company policy changed from QF to DJ prefered) I hope this trend continues.

 

[ike]

Do you think that the Food & Beverage would be part of the tour? I mean would we be able to sit and relax? I have a few QF flights within the time frame and would like a look and sample the food, also wonder if a guest would be allowed:?:

 

[drewbles]

Do you think that the Food & Beverage would be part of the tour? I mean would we be able to sit and relax? I have a few QF flights within the time frame and would like a look and sample the food, also wonder if a guest would be allowed:?:

They have said you would not be able to 'enjoy the facilities of the lounge' but will have a guided tour.

 

[samiam]

Do you think that the Food & Beverage would be part of the tour? I mean would we be able to sit and relax? I have a few QF flights within the time frame and would like a look and sample the food, also wonder if a guest would be allowed:?:

I had a tour the other morning and was not offered food or beverage (and this wasn't published as part of the offer, therefore wasn't expected).

Apparently, I could have used my Priority Pass in the Lounge, even though flying with QF that day, according to the desk people.

 

[ab156]

As one who missed the free comp last time - they just got some of my $$$. Trip booked (2 tix) to test the waters at no cost. Actually, I get to save some coin

Interesting times given current sentiment...

 

[doctork]

Decided to try DJ for the first time in three years on this offer.
Flew SYD-BNE this morning. Premium lounge staff had no idea about this offer so lucky I had bookmarked the ausbt article on my smartphone to show them, and that some AFFer had used this offer just before me, too.
I am very impressed with the SYD T2 lounge.
Unfortunately, unless I make velocity gold, that's the last I'll see of it, unless I get a status match offer (which I missed last year). Work has policy for no premium class travel.

 

[gumpy]

Do DJ status match ?

 

[MiLK_MaN]

Do DJ status match ?

No, I tried the other day.

Dear Mr. MiLK_MaN,

Thank you for your email.

For your information, we no longer have the option for tier match. We appreciate your interest, and to have you as a member of our Velocity Rewards Program. We would like to apologize for the inconveniences.

 

[gumpy]

No, I tried the other day.

Hmm surprising but fair enough... they need to respect their genuine frequent flyers as well...

Oh well... I guess AirNZ will remain as my 2nd option...

 

[connieguy]

Just did the DJ Mel Lounge tour. Ms PG gave it the thumbs UP. The nice Lounge manager also made sure we knew that as DJ Gold members we would have ANYTIME lounge access, on ARRIVALS lounge access and we should talk to DJ / Velocity about doing a STATUS match to Gold for us both.

Hello. Wake up time??