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    How are the new Qatar flights doing?

    That's not bad, from 61% to 87% just in 2 months, I bet it's above 90% now!
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    How are the new Qatar flights doing?

    Recently Qatar has doubled their flights to Australia. I've only flown a couple of times but in J. What I'm curious is in economy, how is the utilisation? Did they really just double their flights and they are almost immediately at capacity? Is the next move to go to 3x with VA as they...
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    Qantas Sydney International Business Lounge

    Didn't they say they are upgrading catering as part of this lounge upgrade? Anyway, why on Earth is it taking so long? Seems pretty unreasonable.
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    Qatar charging seat selection fees for Business (U) award bookings

    Can you confirm where this information is? So I guess if you are at least gold with VA and use VFF to redeem, you will be able to select seats? I guess that is another new "benefit" by way of removing a previously free feature.
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    Qatar charging seat selection fees for Business (U) award bookings

    That's kind of weird, so does that mean that for instance with VFF reward booking, you will be able to select for free?
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    Will you still earn/retain Velocity status beyond 2025?

    Well when booking these on QR website, it says, "flights operated by Virgin Australia". I know it's funny, but it is what it is?
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    Will you still earn/retain Velocity status beyond 2025?

    Just a question, with this again; I booked an iteniery with QR through them and all flight numbers QR of course, but it uses VA1 & 2. Since they are operated by VA, would they count for this?
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    Can't access velocity/virgin members area

    Thanks, disabling the ad-block actually worked, really strange.
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    Are you using AI / ChatGPT for travel planning and while travelling?

    I've been using chatgpt for a while (and other models for coding), and have the pro plan - I have to say, it's an absolute life-changing blessing. I've found it really good to give ideas for itineraries for holidays and even simpler things like hikes locally. Something which used to take hours...
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    Can't access velocity/virgin members area

    Unfortunately their support just replied to call them to book and debug - I'll give that a go next week. I highly suggest you guys contact them also, so that they know it's not an isolated issue.
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    Can't access velocity/virgin members area

    Hey In the last 1-2 weeks, every time I try and log in, I get this endlessly: I filled out a contact form yesterday but not expecting much. I tried different browsers, but always the same outcome. Has anyone else had this happen?
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    Will you still earn/retain Velocity status beyond 2025?

    I've been waiting for Virgin to fix their stupid inconsistent pricing so I don't have to pay a 2k premium over booking identical flights with Qatar, but they haven't, so I will let my platinum status lapse into gold next cycle.
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    Qantas - Emirates Award flight Discussion

    I'm confused how you guys are seeing any F - could it be status related? F even as a column hasn't come up for me in months on any route.
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    Reduced Business Class on Partner Airlines

    I think they release some seats once every few weeks, an they get bought out very quickly, like overnight. You need to be on it like a hawk.
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    Major SYD expansion

    That would be orders of magnitude more expensive than a driverless bus.
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    Emirates unlocks classic rewards in premium economy

    Seems like nobody is buying these terrible value for money seats, surprising it took so long.
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    Major changes to Velocity Frequent Flyer announced 17/10/24

    100% There are very limited VA-marketed international flights, and of those - they are overpriced and very hard to book, which is a nightmare.
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    Will you still earn/retain Velocity status beyond 2025?

    But that outstation at SIN is likely shared with business customers, which is probably why it's better? I don't really get your point, sure a first class lounge is better than a business class one, but I don't think that justifies the level of mediocrity of Qantas' J lounges in SYD and MEL (not...
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    Will you still earn/retain Velocity status beyond 2025?

    Sorry not sure what any of this has to do with anything.
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    Will you still earn/retain Velocity status beyond 2025?

    I am not sure by what metric you say they are "not that bad". Finding a seat to relax is the most foundational aspect of a lounge, so the fact that they are crowded does make them bad. Additionally, every other aspect of the lounge is horrible (food and alcohol). Qantas headquarters is Sydney...
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