Velocity Frequent Flyer Status Match Promotion - Closed 30 Sep 11

[stredinnick]

Thanks all, matched at the Westfield Kiosk. Looking forward to checking out the VA lounge next Friday.

 

[straitman]

Sorry if it's been asked already. I applied very early but still haven't had my application processed. I scanned my qantas card as a PDF. Im wondering if that's an issue. Did anyone scan theirs as a PDF and have had their status matched approved already?

Yes.

I hope that helps.

 

[rlarosa]

Sorry if it's been asked already. I applied very early but still haven't had my application processed. I scanned my qantas card as a PDF. Im wondering if that's an issue. Did anyone scan theirs as a PDF and have had their status matched approved already?

I'm pretty sure the ad said a scanned card or statement would be ok. I hope that's the case - I'm waiting on a replacement card from Qantas so I scanned and sent my statement.

 

[Jane-Doe]

Hmmm, going to be crowded in the DJ lounges methinks.

I was in Sydney Domestic VA lounge early August and it was almost empty, so this is a good way to source new lounge users.


PS They were turning away Priority Pass users by then.

 

[dfcatch]

Currently sitting in the BNE DJ lounge using the very reliable wifi - thanks Virgin

Andrew at the Lounge saw me checking in with my temp Plat card and asked me how I was finding the status match.

Kindly informed him that I was very happy with my most recent DJ flights (and the status match) and that I will be booking DJ for my next flight booking (nov 30 perhaps )

He asked me how I plan to use my 4 complimentary upgrades..... I replied that I'm not going to waste them on old PE from CNS. He seemed very optimistic that the new aircraft will be operating before the end of the year

The effort is not going unnoticed VA

 

[maninblack]

General update. Mrs Maninblack got her status match last night but still nothing for me and my application went in about 30 hours before hers Just not feeling that love.

 

[koonyaflyer]

General update. Mrs Maninblack got her status match last night but still nothing for me and my application went in about 30 hours before hers Just not feeling that love.

Gotta love those good old fashioned DJ values ... Ladies before Gentlemen!

 

[LiamR]

Andrew at the Lounge saw me checking in with my temp Plat card and asked me how I was finding the status match.

Ohh damn. Was Andrew in the lounge? I was flying out earlier today on QF and was meant to go see him.

 

[Flashback]

Gotta love those good old fashioned DJ values ... Ladies before Gentlemen!

I didn't know straitman was a lady :shock:

 

[QF WP]

I'm pretty sure the ad said a scanned card or statement would be ok. I hope that's the case - I'm waiting on a replacement card from Qantas so I scanned and sent my statement.

I sent my statement by PDF, no problems

 

[straitman]

Gotta love those good old fashioned DJ values ... Ladies before Gentlemen!

Not always. See my post #559.

 

[sye]

Yep, same here - sent pdf of my activity statement, status match approved sometime tonight - velocity gold

First flight Tuesday SYD-CBR, looking forward to trying out kerbside lounge access!

 

[koonyaflyer]

Not always. See my post #559.

Oh no! I do hope that has since been resolved! Perhaps that day they were using the age before beauty assessment method!

Mind you I need to be careful as that assessment would see the woman's approved first in my house!

Maybe there is no science after all!

 

[coyote25]

Okay booked my first VA flight since being match SG for a MEL BRI flight. Assuming status will be on boarding pass since I don't have the welcome kit yet.

Any suggestions for using the benefits in Mel for the first time ie check area and lounge and seat selection?

 

[dfcatch]

Okay booked my first VA flight since being match SG for a MEL BRI flight. Assuming status will be on boarding pass since I don't have the welcome kit yet.

Any suggestions for using the benefits in Mel for the first time ie check area and lounge and seat selection?

Again - very nice things to say about VA.

1/ Lounge interaction with Andrew (already mentioned above);

2/ Gate agent (after lengthy delays out of BNE last night) - sincere personal apology for the delay (after seeing BP);

3/ FA on aircraft - welcome back - and sincere apology for the delay.


Basically - in line with the same nice treatment from QF (when QF decide to do it).

Nice to see VA make an effort.

Sometimes it's the little things that can make such a big difference.

 

[markis10]

Again - very nice things to say about VA.

1/ Lounge interaction with Andrew (already mentioned above);

2/ Gate agent (after lengthy delays out of BNE last night) - sincere personal apology for the delay (after seeing BP);

3/ FA on aircraft - welcome back - and sincere apology for the delay.


Basically - in line with the same nice treatment from QF (when QF decide to do it).

Nice to see VA make an effort.

Sometimes it's the little things that can make such a big difference.

But how was the priority queue?

 

[dfcatch]

But how was the priority queue?

Was perfect - but given the delay - the walk across the tarmac, my seat in 3C, I was happier to just let 75% of the pax board first for this little E90 flight and I just joined the normal queue with 3 people in front.

Whilst a priority queue afficionado - in this instance I withheld the "W" in the WP for another time


PS. For the record, priority line was in place, elites were called first, and elites were invited to board at anytime using the priority line.
So it was my option should I have chosen to use it

 

[rsellens]

Okay booked my first VA flight since being match SG for a MEL BRI flight. Assuming status will be on boarding pass since I don't have the welcome kit yet.

Any suggestions for using the benefits in Mel for the first time ie check area and lounge and seat selection?

Yes your status is on the boarding pass. Can't help you with MEL. It's a place I avoid at all costs.

 

[straitman]

Yes your status is on the boarding pass. Can't help you with MEL. It's a place I avoid at all costs.

Slightly OT but if you avoid MEL then what do you think about SYD :?:

 

[rsellens]

Slightly OT but if you avoid MEL then what do you think about SYD :?:

Born and bred there and the beer is better!