Well I have just used the new priority security in Melbourne and am currently enjoying breakfast in the flybar. I have to say it was great. Especially, being a Friday morning, the time saved was significant.
The queue only had one other person in it - and the staff (including the VA rep at the entrance) were all very pleasant. The only thing that was awkward was the number of glares I got from the many, many, many people in the standard queue
Can I just say - I am impressed with how Virgin Australia staff are transitioning. Of course there are still VB labels on hi-vis shirts, etc but it is impressive how all the gates have had the livery change so quickly. Boarding passes printed on VA paper - all announcements made with 'VA' not 'VB' (though a couple dd say V Australia before correcting themselves!). I know planes and terminal revamps may take a while - but I think they have handled this intial period commendably.
The new colour scheme in the priority check-in and security is very glamorous - I didn't think that purple would work so well.
Again, I think a big congratulations ought to go out to VA and their wonderful staff.
Would also like to give a shout out to Long Term Carpark bus driver who without missing a beat said "First stop is for all International flights, and domestic with Virgin Australia"
PS: Lady at voucher desk of The Lounge said she had a sticky-beak yesterday and it i looking goooood
Can't wait!