Free "PressReader" content in the Lounge

[toowongman]

New feature started today - if you connect to PressReader via the Lounge wifi you can download content to read for free.
Take your pick from over 2300 publications « Virgin Australia Blog

 

[markis10]

Dont suppose one of the publications is "Sabre for Dummys" or "Communication 101 as a business customer retainer"

 

[DGW]

Interestingly this isn't that new (I've been getting a "This publication is sponsored by the Virgin Australia Lounge" message when logging into the app when on the lounge wifi for the last few months) so I wonder why it's being announced now? I suppose it may have been an unannounced trial previously, or maybe VA are are trying to find something positive to announce.

I've got a Press Reader subscription anyway but this is a good move.

 

[nlagalle]

I tried it last week and it wanted to charge me for it. I've still got the flyer from the lounge.

 

[jmphoto]

Same experience - I've always been logged into my account, but had the Sponsored By message pop up.

Solid plan, though in my experience it downloads so slowly when in the lounges that I can only get one paper whilst waiting for the flight.

Interestingly this isn't that new (I've been getting a "This publication is sponsored by the Virgin Australia Lounge" message when logging into the app when on the lounge wifi for the last few months) so I wonder why it's being announced now? I suppose it may have been an unannounced trial previously, or maybe VA are are trying to find something positive to announce.

I've got a Press Reader subscription anyway but this is a good move.

 

[dough11]

How long will downloaded publications stay valid for?

 

[jmphoto]

How long will downloaded publications stay valid for?

Cant vouch for the Virgin editions, but as a general rule in PressReader you can set the length of time. I clear mine out daily, but you can set to Never Remove if you wish.