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  1. davy57

    Password Apps

    Been using LastPass (free version) for a while now. Pretty nifty and very handy.
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    KrisFlyer or Velocity?

    Hello All Have booked to go back to the UK next May with Singapore Airlines. Probably a dumb question so be gentle:) I am a Velocity silver card holder. Should I also join KrisFlyer or will my Velocity card pick up the points without any bother? Many Thanks. David
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    Virgin Slow with points

    Still no points credited from my email of 19/01/16. What does it take for them to contact me? Seriously unimpressed.
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    Virgin Slow with points

    Hi I flew Mel-Newcastle-Mel on 10 Jan and 15 Jan. Claimed my missing points and received a call last Saturday to inform me that my points were now credited. At this point in time today, 28/01/16, my missing points have NOT been credited. Why bother calling me when no points were credited? Not...
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    Velocity Points redemption for flight to Zurich?

    Hello All:) I have a requirement to fly to Zurich this coming March. I was trolling the interweb for hours last night, trying to find a way to upgrade on a flight from Melbourne to Zurich. I am a Velocity Gold member with 200,000 points. Are their any sharing airlines that will enable me to...
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    Booking Virgin Blue flights using Emirates Skywards points?

    This might be old news but here goes:) Velocity Rewards - Home " Emirates will no longer be a Velocity Program Partner as of 31 March 2011. The last day Members will be eligible to earn Points for bookings made with Emirates is 31 March 2011. The last day to redeem a reward seat with...
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    Retaining Gold Status - So near yet so far

    Thanks:) Yes, DJ deserve plaudits. Especially for acting as quick as they did, and the phone call from Velocity was appreciated.
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    Retaining Gold Status - So near yet so far

    Thanks to all who replied:) Well......My grovelling email must have worked:D I received a phone call today from Amy at Velocity and she informed me that I have retained my Gold status as a result of my loyalty. Then she asked me to check my Velocity account details to verify that the required...
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    Retaining Gold Status - So near yet so far

    Thanks to all for your replies. I emailed Velocity yesterday in the hope that they will reward my loyalty and waive the needed 349 Status Credits. Can only hope I guess.
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    Retaining Gold Status - So near yet so far

    :lol: Virgin Blue............my apologies.
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    Retaining Gold Status - So near yet so far

    :( Well, after all the flying I did in 2010 I am on my way back to Silver. Status Credit Balance 49,651 Gold Benefits Expire 28 Feb 2011 Status Credits Required to Maintain...
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    Melbourne to Birmingham (UK) query

    Hello All:) I intend to fly Melb to Birmingham in July 2011 and wish to ask a question. On two occasions this year I have been to Zurich and Birmingham on business (both cattle class). I flew with Emirates and it was the worst long haul flight I have experienced, simply because of the...
  13. davy57

    'The Lounge' ADL

    As a frequest visitor to the Melbourne and Sydney lounges, personally I think they are overated. Soup, cold ham, cheese, soup, cold ham, cheese.........blah blah blah. Big deal.
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    Double Dipping.....Any Chance??

    Hi All Most certainly a dumb question, but I'll ask anyway:D Flying on Emirates this week Melb-Dubai-Birmingham return and have logged my Gold Velocity Member number with the ticket. Can I double dip and also claim Skywards miles? Told you it was dumb:lol: Cheers Davy57
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    Using points to upgrade on International Partners

    G'Day All:) This is probably a daft question, so don't laugh:) I am flying to Zurich on business from Melb on Feb 12 with Emirates economy. I have a gold card. Is it possible to upgrade to Business by using velocity points??? Told you it was a daft question:shock: Kind Regards Davy57
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    Velocity Gripe

    Many thanks to all of you for taking the time, your advice is invaluable. Yes, I did choose Malaysia Airlines as I was assuming that I would qualify for the velocity points. Who's right or wrong here? When I booked at FC and presented my velocity card they immediately entered my number on the...
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    Velocity Gripe

    Thanks for the responses:) I booked through my local Flight Centre, would appear they were unaware as they added my velocity number at the time of booking. I contacted them upon return, and they informed me that they would "get back to me"......that was over a week ago.
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    Velocity Gripe

    And your point is caller:?:
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    Velocity Gripe

    Hello All:D First post for me! And seriously need to have a gripe. I am currently a velocity member, silver staus, and only a couple of thousands points away from being gold. This is because I undertake considerable business travel. I joined velocity four years ago. My Wife and I have not...
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