Will you still earn/retain Velocity status beyond 2025?

[aus_flyer]

FREE FOOD in BUSINESS CLASS?? Who'd have ever imagined such decadent luxury.

Economy class of course was what was actually bring discussed..

Next Virgin SYD-PER etc flight of 4 hours you take, even on a mega expensive Flex fare, and get none, reflect on this reality.

Virgin once had a sensible policy of free booze on evening flights - the nickel and dimers axed that tiny perk.

You hate Virgin… We get it.

 

[aus_flyer]

Facts are not 'trolling' sadly.

I've EARNED Virgin Platinum for 12 years straight - have you?

Sure have. Why fly with them when you hate them so much?

 

[clifford]

Not related to the question, but to point out:
* Aegean Airlines

I guess you've not read the reviews on A3? I've flown them quite a lot, and they would blow VA out of the water. Chalk and cheese,

VA are fine as an Australian LCC, but that's all they are and aspire to.

Not a criticism of VA, just pointing out their preferred position in the market.

 

[HS-TQE]

I guess you've not read the reviews on A3? I've flown them quite a lot, and they would blow VA out of the water. Chalk and cheese,

VA are fine as an Australian LCC, but that's all they are and aspire to.

Not a criticism of VA, just pointing out their preferred position in the market.

Wasn't the point of the post at the time. Supposedly to join the Star Alliance, you need a few widebodies, which clearly isn't the case with the mentioned airlines pointed out.

Also, as stated VA was never even interested in joining Star Alliance at all, even back when Borghetti was running the carrier.

Currently, with VA's 'preferred' market position as 'hybrid' LCC which is now part owned by Qatar Airways, I'd think any people's wishes of VA joining *A can be nailed shut for the foreseeable future (if ever).

 

[AIRwin]

Currently, with VA's 'preferred' market position as 'hybrid' LCC which is now part owned by Qatar Airways, I'd think any people's wishes of VA joining *A can be nailed shut for the foreseeable future (if ever).

Until SQ TAEK OVAH QR's shares

 

[HS-TQE]

Until SQ TAEK OVAH QR's shares

and "bringz tehm into teh star alliance"

 

[odysseus]

VA offer free food and snacks in Business class…. In comparison to the local domestic J competition, prices can be very economical too and IME (and comparing the postings on the relevant Business class meals threads here) the food offerings in J seem to be a higher quality of presentation and content.

It's not free. It's part of what you're paying for.

I can't imagine there are even any business class flights in the world (unless the sector is too short) which don't include food as part of the fare paid.

 

[kevrosmith]

It's not free. It's part of what you're paying for.

I can't imagine there are even any business class flights in the world (unless the sector is too short) which don't include food as part of the fare paid.

You need to travel on JAL domestic J then to discover they only offer a glass of water ISTR.

Oh sorry, it’s actually either a hot or cold beverage in their J Class.

 

[PERLHR]

You need to travel on JAL domestic J then to discover they only offer a glass of water ISTR.

Oh sorry, it’s actually either a hot or cold beverage in their J Class.

Actually yes this is so true. Also their lounges (domestic) even make the VA lounge look good.

 

[clifford]

Actually yes this is so true. Also their lounges (domestic) even make the VA lounge look good.

Wrong.

I'll take free pour Suntory whiskey over the VA lounge fare anyday. And the JAL crackers aren't too bad either...

And, believe it or not, the JAL lounges are nicer than the ANA lounges. Same whiskey, but less "food".

 

[PERLHR]

Wrong.

I'll take free pour Suntory whiskey over the VA lounge fare anyday. And the JAL crackers aren't too bad either...

And, believe it or not, the JAL lounges are nicer than the ANA lounges. Same whiskey, but less "food".

Ah I dont like whiskey. Scottish and don't touch it!!, Never seen any food in JAL lounge for domestic. .maybe I missed it.

 

[cqtiger]

Virgin dont make it easy to book their QATAR flights on their website A multi city is actually impossible

 

[henrus]

Virgin dont make it easy to book their QATAR flights on their website A multi city is actually impossible

If you change the url it does become possible.

book.virginaustralia.com/dx/VADX/#/flight-selection?ADT=1&class=First&awardBooking=true&pos=au-en&channel=&journeyType=multi-city&date=02-11-2026&origin=BNE&destination=DOH&date1=02-14-2026&origin1=DOH&destination1=LHR&date2=02-18-2026&origin2=CDG&destination2=BNE

 

[aus_flyer]

If you change the url it does become possible.

book.virginaustralia.com/dx/VADX/#/flight-selection?ADT=1&class=First&awardBooking=true&pos=au-en&channel=&journeyType=multi-city&date=02-11-2026&origin=BNE&destination=DOH&date1=02-14-2026&origin1=DOH&destination1=LHR&date2=02-18-2026&origin2=CDG&destination2=BNE

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Best post ever. Thanks!

 

[cqtiger]

If you change the url it does become possible.

book.virginaustralia.com/dx/VADX/#/flight-selection?ADT=1&class=First&awardBooking=true&pos=au-en&channel=&journeyType=multi-city&date=02-11-2026&origin=BNE&destination=DOH&date1=02-14-2026&origin1=DOH&destination1=LHR&date2=02-18-2026&origin2=CDG&destination2=BNE

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Thanks so much for that Henrus but I cant for the life of me alter that URL to include my cities and dates . Modifying the search takes me back to the virgin domestic Multicity page which doesnt allow european cities. Do you have the URL to the original blank search page for international destination. Thanks in advance

 

[henrus]

Thanks so much for that Henrus but I cant for the life of me alter that URL to include my cities and dates . Modifying the search takes me back to the virgin domestic Multicity page which doesnt allow european cities. Do you have the URL to the original blank search page for international destination. Thanks in advance

How many stops are you wanting to make?

 

[cqtiger]

How many stops are you wanting to make?

BNE-BCN then VCE-BNE in May next year.
Could just book it on QATAR site but trying to retain virgin status for what its worth.

 

[henrus]

BNE-BCN then VCE-BNE in May next year.
Could just book it on QATAR site but trying to retain virgin status for what its worth.

Like this

book.virginaustralia.com/dx/VADX/#/flight-selection?ADT=1&class=First&awardBooking=falsr&pos=au-en&channel=&journeyType=multi-city&date=05-10-2026&origin=BNE&destination=BCN&date1=05-25-2026&origin1=VCE&destination1=BNE

 

[cqtiger]

exactly like that you seem to have the magic touch