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Hi all, I cant seem to find syd-abu Dhabi flights on the virgin aus website? trying to use velocity points to redeem a flight. thanks!

Hi everyone im flying SYD LAX BOS in fortnight's time on American Airlines (booked through Qantas). Premium Econ SYD-LAX and First LAX-BOS. There's a 9 hour layover in LAX. Im travelling with an infant. Would appreciate some advice: 1.) Have a fair few luggage but was advised it's a pretty...

Just got a call from Qantas offering 80k points to retain Gold (about 145 sc shy this year). Anyone got that offer too? Wonder whether its a flat 80k or whether that varies depending on how many SC you're short. Not really worth it for me as not planning to do too much international travel...

Hi guys' i heading to New York with my dad in July for 3 nights and trying to decide where to stay. Ive been a few times before. Dad was keen on the Hilton midtown on Avenue of America cuz its close to the shops and city centre. I was keen for the Waldorf Astoria but read on flyer talk that...

hi guys i got comped HH Diamond when i reached platinum in Jan 2013. my diamond card has a march 2015 expiry date on it but when i log into my honours account, it reads: Based on stays earned this year, your 2014 tier would be Blue. (3 stays so far) i remember reading somewhere in the forum...

Just made platinum (woohooo) and wondering when should i apply for HH diamond? I read definitely wait until the new year to get a slightly more extended diamond privileges? Any month i should wait until or makes no difference? Im in no rush to apply anyways as won't be staying at hilton any time...

Hi does anyone know if bokings made via starfriends count as eligible status nights? thanks!

hi guys im about to hit platinum and just reading up on the perks.. just wanted to clarify.. Family benefits... so i can use points or points and pay to redeem 4 economy return flights ( all in one go and on same flight?) with partner airlines too? 6 months in advance though.. i can...

Found out today no booze served before 11am in the sydney lounge..! Was pretty sure it was 5pm somewhere in the world at that time.. Flew to Perth in J, old seats, coughpy old school 15 channel entertainment system on loop, Have flown that leg a few times before and thats the first time I've...

It's amazing what people whinge about on poor VA's Facebook site! They went absolutely berserk with the silver status thing and its quite funny hearing people whinge about flight change/ name change penalty fares! I feel sorry for the poor sod who has to reply to all that cough... You make a...

hi guys i used the points and pay to redeem a night at the westin. I take it 1.) i don't get points for the stay 2.) it still counts as a stay towards my status? Nothing has come through my account (stay was 2 days ago) thanks!

Hi guys sorry quick question. Ive booked a Syd-HKG return via Virgin Atlantic (cheaper than booking it through Virgin Australia site) (same flight) which I'm hoping on the day ill be able to credit SC and Miles to my Velocity account instead of flying club (that should be ok right?) Now, i...

Hi guys! Ive always been a big W fan but only just this year signed up to SPG programme and have a few questions: 1.) i think it is pretty obvious, but to qualify Gold, in one calendar year (which i take is Jan 2012-Dec 2012) have to do 10 stays or 25 nights? I can't find what determines a...

Hi guys Sorry for a few more questions.. I just turned Gold (hurrah) and will be platinum by the end of the year so a few questions: 1.) if i take up the HH offer, i take it it will be valid for 12 months from when i apply? 2.) If i hit platinum, does that mean it will take me at least 3...

So im trying to book Syd-Hkg return. Virgin Australia: 1250 Aud Virgin Atlantic: 1150 Aud Webjet: 950 Aud same date, same time, same flight even.. i mean.. cmon..

Hi guys Apologies for rather amateur-ish questions.. trying to figure out the whole frequent flyer thing. 1. So from what I've read online. DJ means all domestic and international short haul and VA international long haul? 2. All the various fares seems to be coded by a letter. and all the...

Im a gold virgin australia FF. Id like to stay loyal to a good FF programme and airline but it seems to me that: 1.) It is cheaper to book a Syd-HKg-Syd flight via Virgin Atlantic than via Virgin Australia 2.) If booked via Virgin Australia, i will have NO lounge access on the return leg, in...

Atlantic Syd-HKG return 960 AUD V Australia Syd- HKG return on the same dates 1250 AUD What is going on ?!

hi guys I'm sure this has been asked many times before but I'm having trouble getting my head around it all. I have a velocity account with about 13,000 points and 190 status credit (for all my domestic flights) and a Flying Club account with 33,000 mileage and 4 tier points (for all my...