Velocity Offer 'that's out of this world'

[serfty]

Mind you, two weeks ago I purchased an AA fare SFO-LAX for USD65 all up so it's not really that impessive.

 

[oz_mark]

I'm confused.... what has Virgin America got to do with Velocity or Virgin Blue/V Australia?

Stuff coming....

The move into Orange County comes as Virgin America is preparing a code sharing alliance with Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. and Virgin Blue, giving the domestic carrier global reach for the first time.

Burlingame-based Virgin America said it expects to have a deal in place with Virgin Atlantic, which flies over the Atlantic Ocean, by June. The timing of a deal with Virgin Blue, which plans to fly over the Pacific Ocean, is in flux. The Australian-based airline is unsure when Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) will deliver planes it wants to use on a new route between Sydney and Los Angeles.

http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/stories/2009/01/26/daily33.html

 

[Nigelinoz]

The Australian-based airline is unsure when Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) will deliver planes it wants to use on a new route between Sydney and Los Angeles

So do we know whether V australia took delivery of their first plane on Monday as was expected?

 

[vet]

So do we know whether V australia took delivery of their first plane on Monday as was expected?

Over on ski.com.au were photos of test flights for 2 planes so I assume V is on track.

 

[notzac]

So do we know whether V australia took delivery of their first plane on Monday as was expected?

Don't know if their plane has been delivered, but it's made it in to the air at least:

Photos: Boeing 777-3ZG/ER Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Photos: Boeing 777-3ZG/ER Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net

 

[ANstar]

Some interior pics have popped up here

VAustralia New Routes - Page 7 - PPRuNe Forums

 

[Flashback]

Threadjackers! :shock:

 

[Junji]

Threadjackers! :shock:

ROFL - you tell 'em!

 

[Nigelinoz]

Threadjackers! :shock:

Sorry,please forgive me.

 

[DJ737]

Hi there

The first aircraft ferried Seattle to Victorville today, it will then ferry to LAX on Feb 6th for a party, and is scheduled to arrive SYD on the 9th at 10:00.

Cheers
DJ737

 

[notzac]

Some interior pics have popped up here

VAustralia New Routes - Page 7 - PPRuNe Forums

I can only assume J doesn't feature in those pics. W looks nice. Y, on the other hand, looks hideous. Who on earth chose those seat covers?

 

[ANstar]

Space, the final frequent flyer frontier | The Australian

From Sunday until June 1, Velocity members who book a flight on Virgin Blue, use any of its partners or transfer credit card points to the frequent flyer scheme will be eligible for a draw to win the 25 million points.
The points can then be converted into a flight on Virgin Blue part-owner Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic.
Velocity general manager Phil Gunter admitted yesterday that the the airline had picked the prize for the huge figure's shock value in raising awareness of the frequent-flyer scheme.
"We think that 25 million is such a big number that it will stand out and it keeps Velocity's position as leader in member benefits," he said.

It's also recognised that 25 million points sitting in an account may not be as attractive as something more tangible, so Velocity had packaged up alternative prizes such as "his and hers" sports cars, holidays and shopping trips.

 

[simongr]

I saw a billboard ad for this - one of the "defaced" ones - oh dear...

 

[JohnK]

From Sunday until June 1, Velocity members who book a flight on Virgin Blue, use any of its partners or transfer credit card points to the frequent flyer scheme will be eligible for a draw to win the 25 million points.

Big deal! I hope there is more to this "Offer" other than this gimmick....

 

[vet]

Amex's MR section says V is paying 25% bonuses and offering 1 holiday worth $150k, 1 prizes of sports car or cars, and the 25m galatic bonii prize.

I suspect there's other cards' points that will be eligible for the 25%.

 

[NSWhere]

It would appear that this promo will underwhelm most AFFers as a 25% bonus was/is pretty much taken for granted. Without a more generous bonus, say 50%, or free lounge membership for substantial transfer, say 100K+, Velocity won't be getting my MR points because the one-in-a-million chance at the prize is insufficient incentive to forgo the flight options that other FF programs offer.

 

[JohnK]

It would appear that this promo will underwhelm most AFFers as a 25% bonus was/is pretty much taken for granted.

All this hype and "watch this space" for something special and the best they can offer is 25% bonus points on Amex transfers.

 

[dajop]

I'm going to reserve my judgement until after Feb 1.

And somehow I don't think the target of this promo is the typical AFF member, so it probably will be underwhelming for us.

 

[ANstar]

I'm going to reserve my judgement until after Feb 1.

And somehow I don't think the target of this promo is the typical AFF member, so it probably will be underwhelming for us.

Whilst it may be underwhelming for some, I think it is looking good.

It sure beats the 1 million points promotion and card LOCK in that Qantas are offering.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Big deal! I hope there is more to this "Offer" other than this gimmick....

Careful..if you question the spin of the Virgin spinners you will be labeled a Troll.

Still I was assurred that it would have REAL value to me by my measures...so it must be better...musn't it????