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    No VA coded Singapore Airlines flights?

    Having this same issue trying to find business class flights from Perth to Singapore in February. Comes up as nothing available on the Virgin site but lots of options on the Singapore site. Need to be on a VA flight code as need a few more sectors flown to maintain status. Will drop down a tier...
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    Aviation museums

    Pima Air and Space museum in Arizona captured my interest way more than I expected it to. We were there for ages despite the heat (was mid 40s) because there was such a variety of cool and unique aircraft (about 350 all up I think). The inside exhibits are put together really well + being able...
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    Complimentary platinum upgrade query

    First world problems and all but I called up to have my flight on Thursday upgraded using my complimentary flex to business pass that you get as a platinum only to be told that there's no seats available. When I pointed out that they sent me an email with a UpgradeMe bid earlier today so there's...
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    United Airlines new Virgin Australia/Velocity Partner

    While I think Delta has the better product and service, the United hubs are in much better locations for where I like to travel. Looking forward to flying direct to Houston from Sydney or Chicago via LA rather than having to route through Detroit or Atlanta. My last trip from Melbourne to LAX...
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    Virgin complimentary business upgrade

    Yeah recent flights where I've tried to upgrade I've had no luck at all (PER > CNS) or only on the ROK > BNE leg and not the connecting BNE > PER leg where I actually wanted the business class. Due to Covid issues I ended up cancelling that trip and rebooked different dates. The business fare...
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    Bonus on transfers Amex to Velocity (15-20%) [Currently until 28th Feb 2022]

    Yeah I'm skipping this as well. My FlyBuys are going to Velocity automatically to get the better conversion rate so my Amex points are staying with Amex ready for a SQ conversion once international opens up again.
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    Velocity to partner with 7-Eleven

    Cairns or Darwin for a nice break somewhere warm.
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    Velocity to partner with 7-Eleven

    Still getting good deals with the fuel lock in. Locked in $1.58 for 98+ earlier in the week which was a nice saving when it was $1.98 at the bowser here in Perth.
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    Velocity to partner with 7-Eleven

    Yep, there's no 7-11 fuel stops anywhere near me but there's a co-branded Mobil right near the airport so can easily wait and do a fuel up there.
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    Velocity to partner with 7-Eleven

    Also the people complaining the app won't install on their device - you're using software that is waaaay out of date and has some pretty serious security vulnerabilities. Get yourself a cheap but up-to-date Nokia if you don't want to splurge on a Pixel or Galaxy
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    Velocity to partner with 7-Eleven

    Pretty happy with this partnership so far. Got my 711 bonus points and saved $0.38 per litre on fuel using the fuel lock feature.
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    Virgin adds/increases Cairns, Darwin, Townsville routes.

    Big tick from me for the new PER > CNS route having just moved to Perth. Trip up north later in the year is going to be much easier flying direct than changing on the east coast. Only downside is the actual flight time. 12:20am arrival into Cairns is pretty meh.
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    “United Goes Supersonic” - time will tell?

    This guy has lots of good videos about transportation but his latest on supersonic flight covers off all the important stuff really well. He steps out the successes and failures of Concorde and how the current developers of supersonic planes have learned from that. Ultimately, Concorde was...
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    Melbourne Virgin Lounge using old "The Club" Space - Overcrowded!

    Not sure where there is so much hate for this. I much prefer getting comfy and have food/drinks come to me than having to get up and do it myself. My bigger gripe with the change of lounge location is that the new space doesn't have any natural light. Much prefer the bright and airy feel of the...
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    Virgin Business Class late 2020

    Flew business Cairns to Brisbane on the 28th December and the service level was fantastic. Really helpful and friendly, particularly given we were 30 minutes delayed leaving and I only had a 40 minute gap to swap to my Brisbane to Melbourne flight. They checked in with the pilot/ground through...
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