Major changes to Velocity Frequent Flyer announced 17/10/24

[MEL_Traveller]

I do kind of understand the removal of IFE screens for short haul aircraft, especially where IFE is streaming. It makes sense on a number of fronts… pax can use their own devices, their own headphones, can get viewing privacy, can angle screens away from the sun if necessary, it reduces weight and gets rid of mountains of e-waste.

VA however has very limited content on its streaming IFE, and it hardly ever changes.

 

[nutwood]

How many pax flying VA don’t look out the window at a Qantas jet taxiing past and think ‘wish I was on that’? (fast and free wifi, snack/meal, huge selection of IFE content, beer and wine… And for business class, flat beds transcontinental)

I think you can put me down as one who has never had that thought. Not sure about international but domestically I've flown both carriers sufficiently to have a clear view. What I do miss about QF is the fresh sour dough with the meal but the last few times I've flown with them it wasn't offered so not sure if it's still a thing? What I don't miss is not getting to my destination or getting to my destination sans luggage.
Flipping the coin, VA offer me a glass of sparkling before departure, occasionally QF shove a bottle of water at me but often nothing.
Entertainment; I had an old fashioned education so got taught to read. I spend too much time looking at screens so relish the chance to peacefully absorb a book.
Lounges, much of a muchness, some are better than others but the important thing is to find a seat. I've had far more trouble that way in QF lounges although perhaps my flying pattern misses VA peak times? Transiting enroute to Tassie, late afternoon in Melbourne, used to be terrible on QF.

 

[stm1sydney]

Going to be a slow burn this year.
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Granted the fare was cheaper than QF (or a points earning fare) on JQ, but it would have been minimum 800+ pts and 10 SC with the competition.

But, see, that's the thing. You still chose to fly VA. So the Bain strategy is working.

 

[PERLHR]

Nope I think sinking every member with the same date is dumb.
So many reasons that doesn't work well, but I'm not into long winded posts.

Just cos the yanks in Hilton & United do it don't have any relevance to us down in Oz.

I like the rolling anniversary of VA.
I don't mind QF system either.

BA have moved to this one anniversary date.

 

[moa999]

But, see, that's the thing. You still chose to fly VA. So the Bain strategy is working.

For that single flight yes.. but as LTG on the competitor they will get a lot more of my business going forward.