Velocity Frequent Flyer Status Match Promotion - Closed 30 Sep 11

[markis10]

Well i got in on the exact opposite of doing a DYKWIA:

Me: Blearily arrive at Al Reem lounge desk. Fish around in wallet and pull out Plat card, "i think this means i am allowed to use this lounge"
Desk man: "I'm sorry, i will need to look that up." Starts making phone calls.
Me: "Oh, they it may not be in the system yet, Platinum is quite new. It should be just like VA Gold ... i can find my old gold card if that would help" <starts digging in wallet>
Desk man: "No, i am sorry i have called and checked ... you can not use this lounge."
Me: <grumble> "What if i got my gold card?"
Desk man: "Virgin Australia platinum can not use this lounge. No you should go to the Etihad desk and talk to them."
Me: <thought about starting an argument but trudge off disappointed > ... <Arrive at Etihad desk>
Me: "Apparently there's some sort of problem and they wouldn't let me at the Al Reem lounge" <again starts digging for my gold card and working into long winded expanation about how platinum is above gold>
EY Desk Man: "Yes Sir, we have been expecting you, that is because as a Velocity Platinum you are welcome to use our First class lounge if you are travelling by yourself or our business lounge if travelling with a guest"... doors magically open, waiters appear from everywhere, awesome food menu arrives and i'm explained the location of the cigar bar and the masseur.

Never even got to trying a DYKWIA.

Think I know who I will be flying with to LHR next year. I never understand the benefits of Alliances when partnerships often bring a better experience, contrast your experience with BA and their Concord lounge for WPs as an example.

 

[777]

Think I know who I will be flying with to LHR next year. I never understand the benefits of Alliances when partnerships often bring a better experience, contrast your experience with BA and their Concord lounge for WPs as an example.

Wait and see whether it is confirmed by subsequent events before you book your ticket.

Nice lounge though!

 

[Leumas]

Well, they've missed the 4 weeks by 1 day. It was approved today. The web site says I'm a Platinum, but I haven't received anything email or otherwise. I'm flying on Friday and hope to have something then...

 

[samh004]

It’s 4 weeks and 3 days for me and no news yet.

Got no future flights booked though, so waiting patiently. I’m considering flights though…

 

[amaroo]

Think I know who I will be flying with to LHR next year. I never understand the benefits of Alliances when partnerships often bring a better experience, contrast your experience with BA and their Concord lounge for WPs as an example.

I'm so looking forward to this gem of a moment in ones life. Mid Dec this year is my calling & I'm ready to lap it all up :mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

 

[amaroo]

Wait and see whether it is confirmed by subsequent events before you book your ticket.

Nice lounge though!

You look like someone that might know something......how long have I got to jump over to VA status match?

 

[777]

You look like someone that might know something......how long have I got to jump over to VA status match?

No idea. Status match is irrelevant to me as i earned my platinum status flying VA.

My point above was that the use of the F lounge in AUH is *not* a published benefit of VAP so i wouldn't book a ticket expecting it until it is published. Nonetheless i think it might /should be their plan based on my most recent experience.

 

[amaroo]

No idea. Status match is irrelevant to me as i earned my platinum status flying VA.

My point above was that the use of the F lounge in AUH is *not* a published benefit of VAP so i wouldn't book a ticket expecting it until it is published. Nonetheless i think it might /should be their plan based on my most recent experience.

Sorry. I mistook you for someone that might be in the know - now I know thats not the case

Cheers big ears

 

[samh004]

Think I know who I will be flying with to LHR next year. I never understand the benefits of Alliances when partnerships often bring a better experience, contrast your experience with BA and their Concord lounge for WPs as an example.

But the CR is much more similar to the CL than anything else, it’s no where near Emerald status

 

[frankxinyu]

Quick question for all the virgin people in the know, how many times can I request this status match?

Basically I'm QF gold, but will be plat in 3 months time.. Should I request a match now or should I wait till I'm platinum?

Thanks for your help

 

[Deleted member 29185]

Quick question for all the virgin people in the know, how many times can I request this status match?

Basically I'm QF gold, but will be plat in 3 months time.. Should I request a match now or should I wait till I'm platinum?

Thanks for your help

I'm surprised the status match is still offered now!

If it's still offered in three months, I'll be dismayed

If I were you I'd forget the greener grass and have what's going now.........

 

[markis10]

I would not expect it to go beyond Friday, the law of diminishing returns will prevail.

 

[QF WP]

How long did the previous status match (done in Oct 10) last. I'd think that that was a testing of the waters and this one is the more serious versions.

But VA will have a timeline, or number, or cost in mind that once is met, they will pull the pin.

Better to get something now than nothing later.

 

[Myrna]

Quick question for all the virgin people in the know, how many times can I request this status match?

Basically I'm QF gold, but will be plat in 3 months time.. Should I request a match now or should I wait till I'm platinum?

Thanks for your help

Hubby is in a similar situation. However, we applied for Gold matching status which he has received. He will be Platinum next week after a trip. Not sure if we should apply again for him to get Platinum matching status? We can try, I suppose!

 

[QF WP]

If this status matching is still open, then yes - go for it. Better to have Plat than Gold

 

[frankxinyu]

Hubby is in a similar situation. However, we applied for Gold matching status which he has received. He will be Platinum next week after a trip. Not sure if we should apply again for him to get Platinum matching status? We can try, I suppose!

Please keep us posted on how you go with requesting the second match

I think I might apply for mine now just in case I miss out

Hh gold and eurocar gold are too good.

 

[markis10]

For what it is worth, I had no issues with a second match to Plat when the new PLat came out!

 

[Virgin Australia]

Afternoon all!

To respond to the questions as to how long the Status Match campaign will run - We can confirm that it will end at 2359pm this Friday 30th September 2011.

If you have been holding off, best you get in now.

Details on how to have your frequent flyer program matched are at the website here

 

[markis10]

I have updated the thread title to reflect the pending closure of the offer.

 

[amaroo]

Afternoon all!

To respond to the questions as to how long the Status Match campaign will run - We can confirm that it will end at 2359pm this Friday 30th September 2011.

If you have been holding off, best you get in now.

Details on how to have your frequent flyer program matched are at the website here

Thanks for that - it's on the way.