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Bubbles are on all flights now. It's there on every flight, but apparently only offered pre-departure from lunch onwards. For breakfast I simply asked and was provided a mimosa before take off. I can't get the photo from my phone to load up, but the sparkling is Bridgewater Mill sparkling Pinot...

Just got off a rare VA flight after having changed carriers last year. And was advised by the flight manager that there are significant catering changes starting from next week, wed I think she said. The best news is the offering of sparkling wine in business on ALL J class services, about...

Well, as so many people caught out for being in the wrong seem to do, he's sworn never to fly with them again. I guess he'll be using a bus, no other carrier here allows the boards either.

I'm intruiged, this could create an awkward situation for the Rabitoh's. I had a look and it appears he's still a 50% shareholder of the team. Virgin Australia is a financial / commercial sponsor of the team.....talk about biting the hand that feeds you. But I feel better for knowing that I'll...

XFG, H and J are done. The remainder will be completed after the grand final fever is over.

You get a mattress overlay, Duvet and a larger separate pillow to the day one. You still have the blanket to use as well if you wish. There's an amenity kit, but no PJ's. Have no idea about the food as sleep was the priority.

Interesting to read your balanced review. I too felt the cabin had a cramped feeling, but I found that disolved once seated, as you become oblivious to the rest of the cabin, my cabin was full except one seat and there was no noise. I didn't even hear the normal tinkle of cutlery. The arm rest...

Well, as I said, VA no longer meets my needs ;-) I must admit that the male CS I had was very attentive, he did go to economy to help out, but before doing so spoke to the 3 of us and asked if we would mind him helping out in the rest of the cabin. He came back several times and topped up...

I can confirm that the reason is completely valid. I had confirmation from a VA engineer (over a drink or two) that it is a "perceived" risk only, but one that Boeing have warned about. VA operates two procedures. If front and rear are used then a number of pax are required to dissembark prior...

I will not refute anyones experiences with either airline, I also find it is hit and miss. Out of curiosity from "stickshaker's" experience I thought I'd check up on flight prices as that is what helps to steer my choices. MEL - CNS tomorrow (11 Jun) VA$289 vs QF $469. So the bottled water...

There is a complimentary "snack" (fortunately always vegetarian in my case) on all flights, the longer the flight time the more they offer, MEL-CBR, quite a small offering (I've had mixed nuts or cheese and crackers or double finger sandwich pack,) MEL-PER a full hot meal, The alcohol is only...

Did you make sure that you linked that temporary card to your velocity account? I heard them explaining this to the man in front of me at my local servo. Seems you have to open your own velocity account and then link the temp card they give you.

;) I was left wondering how big the tantrum would be if they lost their seat in an election!!!

Def row 2 for extra stretch space. And I'd say not even the "elite" VIP's get it their own way. I was 2A going to CBR back in Jan, and the whining from a certain member of our countries leadership team was attrocious. I felt so sorry for the poor supervisor trying to placate him that I offered...

Or, just use the domestic VA lounge (as Plat you can go in and just swipe your card on the remote reader, and take your guest with you) and nobody will be any the wiser....not that I'm suggesting that I have done this....but....

Just regarding booking online with points through Velocity on EY operated flights. I just tried to do this and it is saying that EY flights are temporarily unavailable for online booking. I called the Velocity centre and of course they advised the $60 fee for phone bookings, I advised them of...

I think the point needing to be made is that the 7kg limitation on a single piece was originally determined as likely to cause serious injury should it fall on someone, but unlikely to cause death. I had this explained to me by a CASA rep travelling next to me well over 2 years ago. He said that...

In early December last year in the Melbourne Lounge I actually witnessed similar behaviour, and to the credit of the manager on duty I saw the culprit asked to leave, much to the protest of the member who had guested them in. The detail was quite loudly protested by the pair. The manager also...

I agree that there are fewer hotels available, but for the main locations I use it for I do find that it is much cheaper than if I used other sites like hotelclub or hotelscombined. Agoda may not have the range but for my travels it seems cheapest. Got an amazingly cheap hotel in Edinburgh last...

I actually feel more comfortable in exit rows. I feel the leg room is sufficient (for me) and I find there is less chance of the middle seat being taken in exit. Last week I actually scored an exit row 13, then thought damn no recline. But the crew came up after take off and unlocked the row and...