I'm in the VA Lounge thread

[BRIS_VA_HAWK]

I was travelling on Link with a VA codeshare. Given a non pleasant welcome and a abruptly told that the boards won’t show my flight details because ‘there is no partnership’.

That's strange, as I've been in the BNE lounge previously when Link flights have been called (although can't recall if they were on the board or not).

 

[henrus]

I was travelling on Link with a VA codeshare. Given a non pleasant welcome and a abruptly told that the boards won’t show my flight details because ‘there is no partnership’.

A bit off topic but when travelling link on a VA codeshare is it possible to use the link website to check in online?

My corporate TA keeps saying Link flights with a VA code can't be checked in online so there is no point.

 

[gaz0303]

A bit off topic but when travelling link on a VA codeshare is it possible to use the link website to check in online?

My corporate TA keeps saying Link flights with a VA code can't be checked in online so there is no point.

I checked in online but did it via the link website. Boarding passes added to my Apple Wallet but they showed Fly Corporate flight numbers. Entry to the lounge worked by both scanning the boarding pass or my Velocity card.

 

[BRIS_VA_HAWK]

In BNE for the next 40 minutes, can guest 3.
Breakfast on offer is scrambled eggs, sausage, baked beans, and the coffee queue is currently 15+ long

 

[kevviek]

In brisbane now looking to see if anyone can guest my sister and nieces. Lots of delays, was told at the front desk that they are stopping the alliance and buying their own planes for regional flights!

 

[Warks]

In the SYD lounge and for the first time in my experience a customer service manager walked the lounge wishing everyone a good morning/great day/enjoy your breakfast! Wasn't sure what it was about. Ten minutes later she led a group of what I assume were new employees around the lounge. They were all in uniform.

 

[Brissy1]

BNE lounge atm, and they're serving Indian samosas ... with bbq sauce (no I asked, nothing else available)
And people are having it!

 

[daft009]

BNE lounge atm, and they're serving Indian samosas ... with bbq sauce (no I asked, nothing else available)
And people are having it!

Most BBQ sauce have tamarind paste in them so I guess it's close

 

[Brissy1]

so I guess it's close

Mmm, no.
Stepping back, perhaps we need a "1st World Problems" thread.

 

[marcojim]

I was at the MEL lounge earlier today and noticed this sign at the entrance, although it wasn’t even that busy!

I wonder how they limit access… do they turn away those trying to access the lounge on arrival? Partner airline status holders?

 

[BRIS_VA_HAWK]

In the SYD lounge and for the first time in my experience a customer service manager walked the lounge wishing everyone a good morning/great day/enjoy your breakfast! Wasn't sure what it was about. Ten minutes later she led a group of what I assume were new employees around the lounge. They were all in uniform.

I was in SYD earlier this month and same thing occurred. Seemed quite deliberate, but as she was so noisy about it, it seemed a bit fake as well. Tough gig to get right, but looks like it's all about recognition.

 

[JohnK]

OOL lounge next 45 minutes.

Can guest 3!

 

[JohnK]

SYD Lounge next hour.

Can guest 3!

 

[PLANT]

Melbourne... small crowd midday.
Hot pasta.. not bad.
Cold food average... but high in fibre.
Barista CFM eyes on ordering but out with trash you go on delivery of coffee...
Filling up after 1400hrs
Music and seat not bad.
No OJ drink seriously.... some 10 fruit thingy..
Melbourne Storm support crew everywhere..Go Storm!!!

 

[MooTime]

Melbourne... small crowd midday.
Hot pasta.. not bad.
Cold food average... but high in fibre.
Barista CFM eyes on ordering but out with trash you go on delivery of coffee...
Filling up after 1400hrs
Music and seat not bad.
No OJ drink seriously.... some 10 fruit thingy..
Melbourne Storm support crew everywhere..Go Storm!!!

I always have to ask for OJ, they usually have it in the fridge, not always though. Can take a look yourself, it's amongst all the fruity thingy's!

Go Storm.

 

[PLANT]

Nope the butler flew off and checked myself and no OJ in fridge.... just this 10 juice yuk!
Dim sims pre dinner or hot food for dinner?

I'm the guy that got the blinds down! Seriously should not have had to ask!!!!

 

[MooTime]

Nope the butler flew off and checked myself and no OJ in fridge.... just this 10 juice yuk!
Dim sims pre dinner or hot food for dinner?

I'm the guy that got the blinds down! Seriously should not have had to ask!!!!

And your the blind guy too! Winston?

Blinds down too early ppl complain, leave them up too long someone else will complain, the ol rock n hard place.

Can easy move away from blinds & sun to another seat.

 

[PLANT]

I did move to corner before got them put down...
Where is the ice cream.... that's what's needed for spring/summer.....6 1/2 hrs time to bail.

 

[JessicaTam]

In the MEL lounge for the next 30 minutes or so.

 

[drakcir]

If anyone is in the MEL lounge this morning and heading to Sydney - I’ve accidentally just left this brand new little Sonic the hedgehog Lego piece of my daughters in the lounge. My intention was to take photos of him travelling with me and then I rushed out and somehow left him on the seat. If anyone finds him can you please hand him to the lounge staff. Thank you.