Search results

Brethren .. let us PRAY! Way overdue. Ten continuous year of Gold and/or Platinum, and it becomes lifetime etc. I have Lifetime Star Alliance Gold and so does partner, and has been a massive plus when travelling overseas. Just booking an Air India domestic flight today as it gives us...

I'd take (the reclining) exit row over row 5 ANY day! Who'd pay $57 for row 5?

Well if this stake is actually approved, and if the wet lease Qatar planes plans are also approved, it seems the Air NZ Lounge in SYD will be the go for the apparent VA flights. Getting to be quite a zoo in there these days at many times, so this will add to it. The one plus is, if Virgin need...

'Had a DSC offers in early July.' That was strictly targeted though.

And AFAIK has NOT yet been approved by the relevant regulators here, correct? Likely - YES. Certain - NO.

AFAIK the Qatar deal is not even approved yet. Likely yes - certain - No. :D And if it is, will not occur until sometime in 2025. I don't think these promos are is about 'padding the books' but simply adding to year-end revenue. They are a business. Extra discretionary travel = money in...

Been a while since there was even a general use Double SC offer - anything likely for forward travel does anyone think?

It is all beyond me. :D

We all love 'exciting enhancements many Members have been ASKING for'.

Out of interest, what lounge(s) does QR use now in SYD etc? Sounds like QF? Out of SYD for instance, Etihad uses Air NZ lounge.

That was my point. A quiet and discreet Lounge, with white linen tablecloth waited upon dining etc. Last used it 2 months back. All times we have visited it over many years, it was near empty. All I was noting was that whomever at Virgin is setting up the nuts and bolts and final framework...

I'd have bet they'd never have swung it with Etihad either, but it all came to pass as we saw. Used it many times, and a huge plus. As with all things in business, it depends on what gets asked for in negotiations in new Marriages/Alliances ... and how good they are at asking. :D

Will be interesting if there are any decent fare sales when this kicks off. Seems like Europe for $8000 rt ex SYD is about the lowest offered right now. And we can only pray somehow they get the First Class lounge access for Plats in DOHA buried in the new deal terms as occurred with Etihad. :)

As far as I understand, every cent of what QR pay goes right into Bain's pocket right now - correct? They are laughing all the way to the bank already based on what they paid at fire sale entry price BEFORE this mega sugar hit of cash. This is all massive dollar CREAM, and the IPO will be...

The Etihad 'parternership' is pretty much dead. It is not being 'negative' - it is simple REALITY that QATAR is the new kid on the block If you are booking Etihad for 2025 and fully expect to get all benefits that now exist, you are a brave man after today's email blast - Jayney emailed...

Jayney emailed today, saying Virgin is aiming on getting approved 25% Qatar ownership, AND adding this VERY interesting tidbit - Subject to relevant regulatory approvals, Virgin Australia will launch flights from Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney to Doha from mid-2025, connecting...

As I recalled, and as Etihad flights are near impossible to book on the Virgin website as they autopopulate with SQ and Qatar flights, good luck getting a Virgin flight number!

I seem to recall that SECTORS for Velocity status do not count on Etihad flights? I am never short on those as only 8 needed each year, but do check if they are important to you.

Not at all sure. Say any of us bought tickets for April direct off Etihad, and they soon announce the deal is off from March 31, I can bet Etihad will not waive any cancel fees, NOR will Velocity offer any SC if flights are taken etc.

Remotely tempted to buy from Etihad biz tickets to Europe for early 2025 but of course am concerned that Qatar's current moves might see Etihad out the door re SC earns etc for Velocity members. Any guesses on when they will finally pull the plug on that?