OK Checkin was great. No Queue, waited 30 seconds for checkin person tofinish with previous pax. Asked if I could change seats, was told yes, but I left my selection as it was. Didin't see any priority tagging of my baggage, but not sure if this si a benefit that DJ offer. Will see at the other end. Was told that the seats are TRUE PE seats, so that will be good, lets hope there is IFE.
Security was a breeze, no wait time, straight through great, (alos avoided the explosives test
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Into the Lounge, its the old Gold Wing Lounge, spent many an hour here in the old days.
Not going to spend too much time on this as I am sure it has been done heaps before. I do notice that no outside access appears availabel as in the Gold Wing days.
Lounge was absolutely chockers for the first 20mins, however it quickly emptied when the Jaffa's left (The Gold Coast AFL team). It wasn't a RED lounge there was soooo much orange I need to wear my sunnies.
After their depature there were only 3 pax including me left in the lounge.
I am unsure fo the paper situation on the plane, so will go and buy one at the newsagent.
Other than that, so far Virgin have impressed, very helpful and bubbly staff, great lounge when not full, breakfast selection ok, no hot food like QF DOM J. I don't drink coffee so the barista doesn't gain any brownie points from me.