Getting close to Velocity Platinum

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For me there is no great difference between VA Platinum and VA Gold.

The 4 complimentary upgrades are nice but travelling SYD-BNE makes those upgrades awfully expensive.

Both statuses give lounge access for departure and arrival. Op-ups are non existent. Shadows are not guaranteed. Luggage would be better as Platinum but not something I would go out of the way to achieve.

And row 7 appears to be a Godsend. Had a double shadow in 7D the other day.

OP-ups on VA seem to be reserved by Gate Staff/FA for their mates........