Search results

  1. I

    Velocity/Virgin websites are RUBBISH

    Still having that problem ... Very poor showing from VA
  2. I

    First experience with South African Airways as Velocity Platinum

    Not on a recent CPT-JNB booking with VA status or *G unfortunately.
  3. I

    Velocity Frequent Flyer Program Update

    VA redemption charts are more or less in line with QF now ... barring being a few hundred points cheaper. I think we should be somewhat thankful that they're still not imposing fuel surcharges onto their redemption bookings PS: at least they gave us a warning a few months ahead of the changes...
  4. I

    Confused about prices/points amount difference

    Somehow I think he/she can continue keeping it that way without PM'ing you ...
  5. I

    Difficulty finding Velocity Reward seats vs Krisflyer Award Seats

    I just had the exact same experience looking for South African flights over the phone. The United website seemed to show available reward seats from LOS/ABV-JNB, but when I called up VA, they couldn't find any seats available ...
  6. I

    QF comp SG, say its now your 2nd or 3rd year of QF SG, how many points short...

    I have been SG for the last 7 years, with 650-750SC average each year. I only clocked up 55SC last year - suffice it to say, I'm now a PS ;)
  7. I

    Virgin Amex Velocity Platinum card now 110k points

    Here's another referral link if anyone hasn't signed up to this yet and would like to, and share the referral love around. (80k sign on bonus - Velocity AMEX Platinum): Daniel's Referral Link I don't think I have to list the benefits as they are already very well described on this thread :D...
  8. I

    Good use of Velocity and Qantas points?

    Emirates will serve Caviar on that flight. The great thing about the EK website is that you can search up the menu of your flight (from one month onwards I think ..) As for onboard Lobster, you might have to try SQ's Book the Cook. The Boston/Classic thermidor is usually on point! If you're...
  9. I

    Good use of Velocity and Qantas points?

    Hi Thanh, F on EK is much easier to find award seats on than QF IMHO. Additionally, for the same mileage as SIN-MEL in F on SQ, you can also do HKG-SIN-MEL, both in Suites/First - so keep that in mind as well, especially if you want to 'maximize' your F experience. I also agree with burmans...
  10. I

    VA Platinum booked direct on EY (status recognition)

    Travel with EY quite a bit as a VA plat, mainly in Y. Recognition is quite good in the majority of AU/EU ports that I travel to, as well as in AUH. The only place where I encountered trouble was at NRT, where the check in staff said I didn't have access - a call out to the supervisor easily...
  11. I

    To XCH

    No, but I see some availability from a quick search on the VA website from PER. I went there back in 2005, on National Jet, on the BAe 146s!
  12. I

    Virgin Australia launches new iPhone app

    Anyone else having trouble getting it to open? Iphone 5 user here ...
  13. I

    New Virgin Check-in Perth

    Thank you for the update samas. I wonder how the priority kiosks discriminate between SG/WP etc members, and non-tiered members ... can anyone rock up to them and use it? (apologies if this has been covered)
  14. I

    Best use of Avios?

    Definitely short haul redemptions for BA. Managed to snag a few LRE-BNE flights and v.v. while out there - 4500 points vs $400 AUD one way, it's a no brainer! :D
  15. I

    Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk

    Thank you very much madrooster! Very interesting ... First and Y+ seem wide open
  16. I

    Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk

    Can I bother someone to look up the loading for: SQ 286 - AKL-SIN 24/12? Thank you in advance :D
  17. I

    Virgin Platinum Pointless?

    A complementary snack off the BOB menu would be a nice perk for Plat members traveling in Y (similarly to that on AA for OWE members). Seat blocking would also be appreciated, not just row 3, but other rows too!
  18. I

    Virgin Platinum Pointless?

    That would be right, but depending on the time and route, there will normally be seats free (row 3) at check-in for gold members in my experience.
  19. I

    Red-eye PER-MEL - worth the upgrade?

    I wouldn't upgrade. It'll be a miserable flight, but you land in MEL dead tired, which will be perfect for the onward flight to LAX!
  20. I

    Lounge Meets November 2015

    Date Flight # DEP Airport Lounge Time Guest/s 15/11 VA 950 BNE VA Lounge 1100 3 27/11 QF 2301 TSV QP 0630 2 28/11 EY 871 NRT NH J 1900 2 30/11 HG 7087 AUH EY J/F Lounge 0100 1
Back
Top