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Hello pilots, I have done a truckload of flying in the past month on both VA and QF, almost all on 73H. On landing, it seems that QF uses reverse thrust on their 737s for a substantially shorter period (on consistently so) than VA. Is there a standard protocol for reverse thrust or are a range...

You have to get 1300+ status credits from your renewal date to attain Companion Gold so yes you need another 300SC from your current 1000SC balance. Enjoy ðŸ

Confirmed with Etihad today - pyjamas discontinued for J class effective 30 August ðŸ

Re: First time J SYD- LAX work subsidised flt. What perks for daughter to look out fo Syd lounge will be Etihad now, not Air NZ. See quick reference guide here: https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/experience/at-the-airport/international-lounge-access/lounge-reference-guide/ Enjoy!

Has anyone tried to pay for an upgrade on Etihad metal at the airport when booked on a codeshare (in this case a VA flight number)? Were you successful. My wife and I are hooked in J and wondering whether there's a way to upgrade to F. We're not eligible for an if so airport is the only...

Wondering whether anyone has experience booking a VA codeshare in First on EY metal? Not bookable online via VA website but is it possible another way?? Any advice appreciated.

I'm a senior executive in a national organisation. I live in Adelaide but travel domestically weekly and overseas quarterly.

No. You retain Y class status credit and points earn based on fare booked.

Flying with Mrs Clarmich (technically Dr Clarmich!) in Sep on EY A380 SYD-AUH in J. Have only done F in past where I've always received PJs. Just wondered whether EY does PJs in J on this sector?

My wife and I are flying in J on a VA codeshare on EY metal in September. Obviously Etihad Select Upgrade bidding is not available to us but I'm curious whether there is any other upgrade option available for us to try in this circumstance to go from J to F. Any thoughts or feedback appreciated.

Was looking forward to The Business in September for my wife and I to AUH. Will be asking for the A380 via Melbourne instead...

My wife and I (both VA plat) are booked in J to AUH from PER on VA's new A330 service in Sept. Before VA withdrew from PER to DPS and HKT routes last March, lounge access for eligible pax was to SQ lounge in Perth. Has there been any announcement yet on which lounge (if any) will be offered to...

Thanks all for your advice. Much appreciated.

And just to clarify, are Y passengers with Platinum and Gold status eligible for Express Passes?

We are travelling as a group of nine on Monday from BNE to DPS (a quick switch from our scheduled TT flight ADL-DPS) flying on Freedom Economy fares at 10:15am. We are 2 x Velocity Platinums, 3 x Velocity Golds and 4 x Velocity Reds in our group all on the one PNR. Not having flown out of BNE...

This can't be good... https://tigerair.com.au/fly/travel-alerts Booked to fly to Bali with the family this coming Monday, 16 January ADL-DPS...

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My experience flying AZ metal on EY codeshare FCO-AUH last month was that I DID earn velocity points and status credits notwithstanding that my reading of the rules suggested otherwise...

Interlining SQ to VA on separate PNR I'm flying HKG-SIN-SYD in F in a few weeks on SQ and will connect in Sydney that same day for a VA flight SYD-ADL in J. The VA flight is on a separate PNR. I know I need to collect and clear customs and immigration with my luggage on arrival in SYD...