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    General Coronavirus chit chat thread - non-travel specific

    I'm a healthcare professional working in a major tertiary hospital. We are the ones who are tackling this virus aka the frontline. We are often briefed on the current situation and any measures in place to prevent spread. I'm mindful of trying to keep this thread on topic, if you have any...
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    Virgin Australia Financially Secure? [Now in Voluntary Administration]

    I can tell you now that this is more than "just a virus". As a human race we have no immunity to the virus and its "slippery" nature is making it difficult to contain. This virus literally clogs your lungs, suffocating you to death. If you are after proof, ask me, I'm on the frontline...
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    General Coronavirus chit chat thread - non-travel specific

    I can tell you now that this is more than "just a virus". As a human race we have no immunity to the virus and its "slippery" nature is making it difficult to contain. This virus literally clogs your lungs, suffocating you to death. If you are after proof, ask me, I'm on the frontline...
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    Any ideas if an offer (points/status) will come from VA anytime soon?

    Clicking the link automatically redirects me to the velocity website saying I have activated the offer. More than likely I believe this offer is targeted.
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    Any ideas if an offer (points/status) will come from VA anytime soon?

    Received a DSC offer via email last night. Have until 30th of March to book for travel until 14 Jun 2020. Just some caveats, Platinum member and have not travelled since reaching status in January.
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    KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes

    Hi everyone, Looking at booking my first redemption on Krisflyer making the most of the Spontaneous Escapes. The trip is for my old man and his planning on going to MNL from MEL and from my understanding will need to make 4 one ways? MEL to SIN will be in PE with SIN to MNL in J with the...
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    Benefits of virgin Platinum when travelling on Delta

    Hi Shragi, I can confirm that this did extend to travel companions on the same bookings. This worked for both my internal US flights and my flight to Cancun and back to the US. Hope this helps with your planning.
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    Claiming VA status credits when Delta rebooks to another carrier

    I got my ORC as well on a flight on AA to LAX. Required 3 weeks of emails though.
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    Benefits of virgin Platinum when travelling on Delta

    Just want to highlight my recent experiences travelling on Delta over the past 3 weeks. Trip 1: LAX to CUN Was departing from terminal 2 so proceeded over there only to be told that I can check in on a kiosk but I will have to bag drop at Terminal 3. No issues receiving the stated benefits and...
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    Benefits of virgin Platinum when travelling on Delta

    On Nov 4 my mother's status Platinum status transferred over as Platinum (rather than Gold as per VA's website) on the Delta app. When challenged by the check-in agent, mums simply showed him the app with her status as platinum and successfully checked in 3 bags for her domestic flight.
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    Claiming Missing SCs online

    Hi Everyone. Its been two weeks and my points and SC's haven't credited on my VA flight to LAX. Went online to fill in the form and it automatically comes back as rejected because I apparently did not board the flight. About to fire off an email to hopefully get it sorted. Interested to hear...
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    How does Marriott treat you as an elite?

    I did book these about 4 months out. Could be a factor in trying to get them.
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    How does Marriott treat you as an elite?

    Status: Gold Property: Aloft Cancun Date: 04 Nov 2019 Rate: Best rate Guarantee Booked: 2 Queen Beds Lagoon View Upgraded: Yes, 2 Queen Ocean View
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    How does Marriott treat you as an elite?

    Status: Gold Property: Westin Los Angeles Airport Date: 31 Oct 2019 Rate: Best rate Guarantee Booked: 2 Double Beds Traditional Guest Room Upgraded: Yes, Deluxe Guest Room
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    Benefits of virgin Platinum when travelling on Delta

    Anyone have experience with complimentary luggage allowance? the delta website states this "The benefit extends on the Medallion Member’s reservation to a total of 8 travel companions, when traveling on a Delta-operated flight" Considering how as Velocity Elite members it states " Receive the...
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