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Hi Guys, my father needs to get home to Jersey (Channel Islands), he is 67 and I'd like to upgrade him to business class for atleast the long legs. I've only ever done a few upgrade SYD-AUH when I was VA Plat (not flown for the past few years due to work changes, so not just a Silver on VFF and...

Hi Guys, I need to accumulate 210 SC's by 03 Apr in order to maintain PLT with VFF. Any suggestions on best use of cash and points? I have around 100,000 Amex points and 700,000 VFF points that I can use for upgrades if needed. I also have 4 Complimentary Upgrades to use. Thanks!

Well, I am just on the last leg returning from a trip BNE-PVG via SIN. As a Velocity WP there is absolutely, no reason to fly SQ again. 1. There is no way to select seats, I even tried ringing SQ days before and even within 48 hours of the flight - no luck. 2. While I could use the business...

Guys I need help answering an internal debate... I am in China next week on business and I can't decide which hotel to stay. One one hand, the IC world expo is an AMAZING hotel and a great location to where I need to be (10-15 min walk). I am IHG Gold (Not Gold Ambassador) so i will get free...

Hi Guys, I need to head over to Shanghai for an expo in September (early). I can't book any flight using VA as it says I need to ring the call centre to book. Leaving from either BNE or OOH. Just wanted to see if anyone knows of some decent options? Any way I can get either an upgradable...

Well, I fly between 2-4 domestic flight each week, I have already re-qaualified for Platinum Velocity and my review date is not until March 2014. Also sitting on 400 FF Points with them and have gifted Gold to my partner. I am a Qantas Red, as I rarely fly with them, but the lustre of Virgin...

Ok guys, I am the closest I have ever been to Plat - its a hard slog when you are using your own money! Here is the situation. I have 835 Sc and need to reach before June this year. Activity required on or before Status Credit balance based on the last 12 months* Status Credits required to...

Hi Guys, I went through and selected a flight, ticked the points plus pay option. How do I choose how many points to use? Do I have to go right through to the payment tab? How far can you go before not proceeding?

Hi Guys, This is an urgent one. I have procrastinated and now my flight options are running out. I wan to book something pretty soon. I need to get to Heraklian by 28 October 2012. I am DJ Gold, no star alliance memberships. I don't think I can afford Business class airfares 1 traveller...

Well, due to some long contracts in Brisbane I have not had much opportunity to fly the past 12 months. Now as a result I am running plum out of time! I need 255 Sc's by June this year. I have planned a return to Syd and single to Melb (return will be aster 3 June). But It has become apparent...

Hi FFers, I generally try and travel when I can for conferences, its a great way to see places on the company's expense :) This year the International Project Management Association (IPMA) world congress is being held at the island of Crete slap bang in the middle of the Mediterranean :). I...

Are Ysavers upgradeable with points? Ie if I book a happy our special can I the. Use points to upgrade?

I just returned BNE-MEL on VB. The flight down, I booked a saver fare, and I was pre selected row 3. When I checked in at the lounge, I was given row 1d. The plane was pretty full with other guests seated in the PE seats. The only paying PE pax was sitting next to me so I got the full...

I know Virgin Australia/Atlantic will fly BNE-HKG, but I cannot get velocity to calculate the velocity points required for a return fare. Anyone have any ideas? I have 180,000 to play with.

Guys, How do you come across J saver fares? and how early are they available? I need to fly to China in September this year - I can book now for Royal Brunei on Business class special (must book by June) Or the other option is to wait for a J saver or used a mixture of pay/points or...

I am looking to organise a return flight to China in September. being DJ Gold, I would like to travel with Vgroup and their partner airlines in order to maximise SCs. Can anyone out there suggest an optimum route? Cheers

Well, I am stuffed. Those that were aware of an earlier thread where I was contemplating whether or not to Requal with DJ or move all flight to QF and reach Silver or Gold. I decided with all the Virgin "Changes" I would hang out. Below are the flights undertaken since Jan this year, with every...

I have been deciding whether to continue my SC run with VB and try and make it to Gold or switch to Qantas. In the end I decided to wait it out another 6 months with DJ to see if there is any improvement to the offering come the new brand. I have always been pretty lucky, and have seen...

All, I currently have the following stats; Velocity Silver 2,244 cp, 17,756 needed to maintain Silver and 47,756 required to upgrade to gold. 31 Dec 11 expires. QFF Bronze 65 SC required to upgrade 235 by Aug 2011. I am currently commuting between Sydney and Bris on a weekly basis...