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    No more additional checked baggage for G and P on NZ numbered flights?

    A post on FT just brought to my attention the wording on additional baggage for Domestic and TT flights has been changed to include: ^ When travelling on a VA flight number. https://www.velocityfrequentflyer.com/content/Status/GoldStatus/ Not sure if it's brand new or from the Nov 1st changes...
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    Any experiences with special meals in premium/biz?

    Just curious to know if it's the same special meals offered in economy? Also, can you order off the premium menu if the special meal isn't up to scratch? Cheers!
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    VA Partner Updates (July 10th 2017)

    Some program updates just dropped. Summary below with link. New Chinese and Hong Kong Airline Partners On 6 July 2017 we welcomed four new airline partners into our program: Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Capital Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. New Delta Air Lines Points Bonus From...
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    Toilet Removed from 777 in J?

    There is an interesting post on seatguru about there only being two toilets in J now. It's in the user comments from 2016/12/18. Anyone know more about this? Is an extra seat going in there? 1K perhaps? "There is no longer a toilet in front of seat 2K. The toilet at the front of the plane...
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    UpgradeMe Points request from Freedom Fare to both Premium/Business?

    Hi there! So if you purchase a Freedom fare you can either pay 18,000 points to go to Premium Economy or 45,000 to go to Business if space is available. Are you able to request both at the same time so you don't miss out on one or the other upgrade if space opens up? Anyone have experience...
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    Delta complimentary comfort+ upgrades downgraded...

    Sigh... :( Delta Air Lines Delta Comfort+™ Terms and Conditions Effective 19 September 2016, Velocity Platinum, Gold and Silver members can request to waitlist for complimentary upgrades to Delta Comfort+TM seats. All upgrades will be subject to the availability of Delta Comfort+TM seats on...
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    What's the deal with premium seats opening at T-48?

    I've tried a few dummy bookings with my Gold status and notice that most all premium seats open up at around T-48. I thought what a nice perk for Golds. But then when I try a dummy booking on the 777 with no status I see that rows 20-22, and 27-30 are open at T-24. Interestingly enough rows...
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    Double Velocity Points on flights to New Zealand

    Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand connect Velocity members with the strongest network of flights between Australia and New Zealand. With over 200 services crossing the Tasman each week, including the largest selection of flights to Queenstown, we help you cover all your bases. For a limited...
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    Anyone still getting Gold at 490 SCs?

    I know it has happened before, but just wondering if this has happened recently? I'm just sitting at 480 and soon 490. I have a long-haul coming up and want to be prepared... cheers.
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    Delta operated W class not on earnings chart?

    Hi there, I notice that the earnings chart shows a W fare class for Delta earns does on premium economy, but only when codesharing on a VA operated flight. "~Only available on codeshare services operated by Virgin Australia." So what does a Delta operated domestic W(Comfort+) earn? It's not...
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    VA platinum/gold seating maps for 777?

    G'day, Just wondering if there are any premium seating maps out there showing where platinum/gold are able to request? If not, does anyone know the allocation for economy on the 777? Cheers.
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