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Very much agree with the comment that the airline throws a freebie when they "have a bridge to build". Examples: 1) Upgrade from economy to biz, Cathay. Only on the JFK-Hong Kong leg, but that's the biggie. Reason: Cathay was about to announce a major change in its One World participation...

I haven't done measurements, but the seats on a Virgin 777 seem wider. Most importantly, there appears to be MUCH more room between seats compared to a QF 747B. Dunno about pitch, but there was never a problem with the person in front on either of the two MEL-LAX flights I've taken using...

"Virgin staff seem more enabled to fix issues in a sensible way, particularly when it's beneficial to both them and me." Greg, that's our experience, too. My wife and I were delayed out of LAX when Virgin had to cancel a flight. Questions were answered courteously in a chaotic airport...

Until recently, one reason had to be comfort on long-haul flights compared to other carriers on the same route. For example, in 2010 Premium Economy meals, service and seating on Virgin's 777 flights to LAX from Oz were far superior (and cheaper) to what Qantas offered on 747s over the same...

Tony's description of what works for UK-Oz passports applies to US-Oz passport holders, also. Don't expect consistency. Coming in thru LA and NY until around 2002, I was regularly asked to show my Oz passport. Coming in thru Detroit in 2010, I offered my Oz as well as my US passport and was...

Chuckle! I'll pass on the serious shopping, but the rest sounds fine. Having flown to New York even more than you have, I don't mind a drink or three to ease the pain. Last trip was Sep 2010, on a V Australia 777, in premium economy. We purchased 9 months ahead, at a huge discount. By the...