Not Flying VA / VS through HKG Again to LHR

[Dannyism]

Yes, this is the one big let down of VFF. I remember looking like a fool trying to argue my way into the star alliance lounge in Istanbul when coming back on an SQ flight. Live and learn.

 

[stm1sydney]

Yes, this is the one big let down of VFF. I remember looking like a fool trying to argue my way into the star alliance lounge in Istanbul when coming back on an SQ flight. Live and learn.

To clarify: since the original post, the lounge access position on this route has improved. There is now access to good/excellent lounges prior to all four departures (in addition to access to the VS LHR arrivals lounge for VA WP).

 

[Mattg]

Quick question for anyone that's flown this route... is it possible to select a seat on the VS flight between HKG and LHR (booked as a VA codeshare) before online check-in opens?

 

[Muppet501st]

Quick question for anyone that's flown this route... is it possible to select a seat on the VS flight between HKG and LHR (booked as a VA codeshare) before online check-in opens?

It sure is, Download the VS ap ( looks exactly like the DL version )
You can also see your $$ options to upgrade

 

[Mattg]

It sure is, Download the VS ap ( looks exactly like the DL version )
You can also see your $$ options to upgrade

I assume there is no charge to select a seat on the VS app?

 

[Muppet501st]

I assume there is no charge to select a seat on the VS app?

nope

 

[klm597]

Quick question for anyone that's flown this route... is it possible to select a seat on the VS flight between HKG and LHR (booked as a VA codeshare) before online check-in opens?

It sure is, Download the VS ap ( looks exactly like the DL version )
You can also see your $$ options to upgrade

Is this the same in the opposite scenario - if flying VA metal as a VS code share (with a VS flight number) is seat selection possible online for the VA flight?

One day I might end up booking BNE-LAX-LHR with VA and VS respectively but it's always cheaper to book it through VS with VS flight numbers rather than VA.

 

[Muppet501st]

Is this the same in the opposite scenario - if flying VA metal as a VS code share (with a VS flight number) is seat selection possible online for the VA flight?

One day I might end up booking BNE-LAX-LHR with VA and VS respectively but it's always cheaper to book it through VS with VS flight numbers rather than VA.

Im not 100% entirely sure, havent done it that way. Ive had a great travel agent always book me the RTW special, BNE-SYD-HKG-LHR-LAX-BNE, did it last year, and am doing it again in 3 weeks time.
I pay the extra $160 ( i think) for exit row on the VS flights.

 

[Must...Fly!]

Im not 100% entirely sure, havent done it that way. Ive had a great travel agent always book me the RTW special, BNE-SYD-HKG-LHR-LAX-BNE, did it last year, and am doing it again in 3 weeks time.
I pay the extra $160 ( i think) for exit row on the VS flights.

Just to let you know your name is visible on that screen shot

 

[Muppet501st]

Just to let you know your name is visible on that screen shot

not much else though, deleted anyway,

 

[Bagpuss]

Im not 100% entirely sure, havent done it that way. Ive had a great travel agent always book me the RTW special, BNE-SYD-HKG-LHR-LAX-BNE, did it last year, and am doing it again in 3 weeks time.
I pay the extra $160 ( i think) for exit row on the VS flights.

I almost booked this late this year, though decised against doing it incase the SYD - HKG route gets dropped.
So I just booked a return flight to the UK and a side trip from the US and back to the UK.

 

[Muppet501st]

I almost booked this late this year, though decised against doing it incase the SYD - HKG route gets dropped.
So I just booked a return flight to the UK and a side trip from the US and back to the UK.

I wouldnt let that stop you, gotta live on the edge. Would be interesting what VA would do in that case.

 

[Bagpuss]

I wouldnt let that stop you, gotta live on the edge. Would be interesting what VA would do in that case.

I would quess they would re-route using Singapore or Etihad to Europe / Asia.
From then on in (IE LHR - LAX) , no change.

 

[Must...Fly!]

I almost booked this late this year, though decised against doing it incase the SYD - HKG route gets dropped.
So I just booked a return flight to the UK and a side trip from the US and back to the UK.

I did this too, not for worrying about the HKG route, but because I only wanted to visit the East coast of the USA. AFAIK the fare is locked in to AU-HKG-LHR-LAX-AU?

 

[mikenz]

Just a reminder: beware long layover times in HK on this route and take advantage of the arrivals lounge in LHR if you’re VA Plat!