G'day

[gfurlong]

Hi everyone, I'm a new member to this community.

I've just had Virgin match my Qantas Platinum status with Velocity Platinum status (Thank you, Virgin). I'm doing a Melbourne-Sydney-Adelaide-Melbourne loop this week to check out Virgin as I've flown Qantas for many, many years, but have become quite jaded with them recently so though I'd try Virgin, and see what the experience is like.

I've worked out selecting Economy X seating, but any other tips for a well-seasoned Qantas traveller adjusting to Virgin would be great as I'm a total newbie to Virgin

Cheers
Greg

 

[Human]

Welcome!

I'm sure you'll get the hang of Virgin before too long! One thing to be aware of is Fly Ahead, which is a Platinum perk that I really value (as someone who flies a lot between MEL-SYD). If you arrive at the airport early (or as a Platinum you can call them earlier in the day) more often than not if you ask for an earlier flight they'll be able to put you on it.

 

[Steady]

Welcome aboard @gfurlong

 

[Dr Ralph]

Welcome to AFF.

 

[kermatu]

Welcome aboard!

 

[gfurlong]

So reporting back on my first experience with Virgin, and it was good. I flew Mel-Syd-Adl-Mel over the course of three days and got to sample new terminals, new lounges, planes and Virgin service.

My starting position was as a Qantas Platinum FF so using Qantas priority security screening, the business lounges, and normally a row 4 flyer on Qantas 737's.

Here's what I thought ...
Generally, the Virgin terminals are way more modern, brighter, cleaner and more interesting than Qantas terminals,
Virgin lounges were slightly better than Qantas business lounges, and better than Qantas club,
Priority boarding, great - worked as advertised, same as Qantas
Economy X seating - fantastic! Better than Qantas

I was happy and am now converting others in my workplace
Anyway, that's what my experience was ... let's see how it is next week.

 

[Catardale]

Welcome aboard! Enjoy the ride.