The tough choice to stay WP or stay Velocity Platinum

[nlagalle]

The reciprocal rights for SQ and Etihad lounges plus the 4 free upgrades are the main draw cards, as is lounge access at OOL

I didn't know the lounge had opened yet...

 

[Kefci2000]

The main problem for me with that, is that fact that you have to be on an expensive flexible fare to be eligible. The one time that I tried to find out whether I would be able to get an upgrade, VA told me that there are only a few of these available on each flight!?

I was flying on a certain day, and they told me that I could only upgrade from a flexible fare to J on a 6am flight that day.

Have only flown once with DJ ( return MEL-BNE-MEL) and got upgrade on BNE-MEL without difficulty.

Even flew forward and was able to get J seat, J was only half full......

 

[leny]

So in theory, you could upgrade from a Sale fare to PE using one of the 4 free upgrades? If so, that's good to hear. The one time that I did fly with VA as a Platinum, I was given an op up at the check in desk and I was on a sale fare. It was an international flight, so I'm just glad to hear I haven't missed out as it was a nice experience in 1F.

The website does state what I was told over the telephone, which is why I was under the impression that you had to have a Flex fare:

Complimentary Fare Upgrades Platinum members are entitled to four complimentary upgrade sectors per year from a Flexi fare seat to a Premium seat Fare upgrades can be used when flying domestically on Virgin Australia and when booking in a flexible fare class (fare classes Y, N, B or M). Members can also use a Complimentary Fare Upgrade for a guest travelling with them on the same flight. Subject to availability of a Premium seat

Platinum Membership | Velocity Frequent Flyer

 

[leny]

I also just realised that the upgrades are for domestic flights only. Lucky me, I guess then.

 

[serfty]

No, you can only use a complimentary upgrade when booked in a Flexible economy class. The upgrade is to "Business".