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    Velocity reinstates Singapore Airlines redemptions

    + 1 for this advice just this morning
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    What is up with Etihad's Australian operations?

    Has the new Armani mattress topper found its way onboard yet? Was due to be "later in 2023".
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    What is up with Etihad's Australian operations?

    They used to have the 789 out of MEL. Have J booked in the 777 pre-Xmas. Know it won't be as good, but was able to get 2 x reward seats via VA, and obviously better than Y. We get the 388 from AUH to LHR so there is a silver lining!
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    Virgin Australia Business Class - Meals, Menus & Service

    Oh the devil, the devil! :eek:;)😂
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    Which business seats does Etihad use from SYD/MEL?

    Ooh, I'll check my Dec departure MEL-AUH too! Pleasingly already on the 388 AUH-LHR ☺️ Edit: Still 77W unfortunately and extra 25 mins on the stopover in AUH.
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    Which business seats does Etihad use from SYD/MEL?

    https://www.bosshunting.com.au/travel/fly/etihad-business-class-review-777-787-a350/ That article gives a handy overview of current J product across the fleet. Like you, I've only done the 789 and 388 on Etihad, both the 'Business Studio'. (Yes, the new product is coming to new 789s but no...
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    QR Business class rewards on Velocity

    Hi Ray, the plethora of posts here about current J rewards availability (particularly Australia to Europe) would suggest that 3 x J rewards will be very, very difficult. I've only ever seen 2 x seats. If you see them, book them. Good luck.
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    AirAsiaX seating

    I suspect the seat map on which we can choose seats is not correct. It goes all the way back to Row 67! A bit annoying, having paid for seats at time of booking. Hopefully when check-in opens, the map is correct and Rows 44 and beyond are still available for those few rows of 2-3-2.
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    AirAsiaX seating

    Flying MEL-KUL in October on AirAsiaX (D7 219). All the seat maps suggest that the A330 has a 3-3-3 configuration in Y, but the seat map we selected seats on the airline website had 2-4-2. Anyone have any intel on this? Are they flying a new A330 neo version now?
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    Virgin Australia UpgradeMe pricing and success

    The many examples in this thread would suggest that a bid $5 or $10 above the minimum is often accepted (if there is availability). Given that route is predominantly leisure traffic, I'd be only bidding a small amount over the minimum.
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    Losing Gold Status

    It does though...? The app shows you, and online it shows how many credits you're losing and how many you'll therefore need to achieve at certain dates.
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    Virgin priority boarding fail

    First flight out of Melbourne yesterday to ADL. Scheduled 0710 departure. Cabin manager arrived at about 650 (after boarding was due to commence). Gate agent on PA says "due to late arrival of cabin manager, we will be boarding in groups, rear to front". When boarding commences the usual...
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    Question about VA Platinum free flight or upgrades?

    Might help them to drop their prices then. Perth to east coast not getting any discount love at the moment.
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    Question about VA Platinum free flight or upgrades?

    J rewards from the east coast to Perth and vice versa are like hen's teeth at the moment. Demand far outstripping supply.
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    Poor experience with call centre

    Phantom inventory is a real thing with VA rewards seats, particularly with international partner airline J rewards seats, as many posts in other threads (and personal experience) will attest!
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    Virgin Australia "Milestone Announcement" June 1, 2023

    Stop it. Please no. 😭🤣
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    Virgin Australia Boeing 737 Max 8

    Does it look like it's named "Monkey Mia"?
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    SQ schedule increases to Australia

    Nabbed 2 x J rewards via VA on the new SQ248 service ex MEL for March - very happy
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    Virgin business class Bali flights rip-off

    I'm glad you had a good experience. Going across to DPS is usually always good. It's DPS as a departure port that sometimes gets talked about as less than ideal.
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    Qatar upgrades

    Others will be able to help with international lounges but I also recommend you review the international airline partner lounge info on the Velocity website. You'll have access in Melbourne and Doha, yes. Lounge access on arrival, no. And what do you mean by upgrade offer? If you simply mean...
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