Recent content by notzac

Wow, I didn't think they could actually make the Velocity site worse.

Long haul J is definitely my favourite use for points ;) Last redemption was MEL-xAUH-DUB,DUB-AUH,AUH-xPER-MEL. Taxes came to under $200 and I got to check out Abu Dhabi, which was a lot more fun than I was expecting it to be!

$375 annual fee is pretty ugly :( still, the earn rate is reasonable and can also xfer points to SQ ($3 per 2 miles is the effective conversion rate)

I just used the Messages function in online banking to send them the following: Will be interesting to see what I get back. If I don't get what I want, at least I have a reference number to open a case with FOS. :)

Slightly late to the party, but figured I'd reply seeing as I've done this trip a couple times. Couple options: QF/AA as far as PTY, then CM for PTY-HAV (CM are a great airline and they run several flights per day to HAV - helpful in case something goes wrong). QF/AA as far as CUN, then 4O for...

Nope. Gut Feel is that this is also a nope - you need check in staff that are trained for International flights, and bag drop staff may not be. I'd personally arrive at 6 - gives you time for brekkie in the lounge, which is likely better than what you'll get in the plane. As mentioned by...

VA Platinum only get free Comfort+ within 72 hours of departure.

Has VA actually managed to sell out a J cabin (with revenue pax) on the 330 yet? :p

Reasonably sure comp upgrades come out of the redemption fare bucket. I've definitely seen J redemptions show up closer to time - wouldn't hurt to keep an eye on it and call if something shows up!

A VX-coded flight operated by Virgin America will (eventually) credit to Velocity.

I'm yet to fly on a 777 flight without PJs in J .. I'd say you'll be fine :) (Just don't expect much from the amenity kit - the REN amenities aren't great. The previous kit with Grown amenities was far, far nicer.)

Answer is no. NZ do not operate a lounge, thus no lounge access unless you're in J.

Chances are very good you wouldn't get lounge access. EY are typically fairly good in providing lounge access, even where they don't run their own lounge - but only when it's their metal.

It's basically the equivalent of row 4 on the QF 738s.

Re: You must have been lucky ... I flew NZ J to SFO late last year. Massive disappointment. Planes were filthy, service was most charitably described as "below par", the food was inedible and the champagne .. the less said about it, the better. When I wrote in to NZ, I got a generic "sorry we...