The Virgin Australia Newbie Questions Thread

[Ryan Bingham]

Amex Velocity Platinum. Velocity Silver. Shows in the Velocity app under my Velocity then benefits.

I have exactly the same issue (and I'm Gold). I've always assumed it's the usual high jinx from the Velocity work experience/intern kids.

Edit: as there's a significant (6 month) difference between my Amex year and Velocity year, and so Velocity chooses to display Amex. It's wrong, of course. But can't be bothered.

 

[bernardblack]

I have an upcoming flight PER-MEL, on VA, with my two kids. I booked with QR Avios.

Is it safe to put my Velocity number on at check-in, to get my Gold benefits? Or does that interfere with the ticket somehow?

 

[AIRwin]

I have an upcoming flight PER-MEL, on VA, with my two kids. I booked with QR Avios.

Is it safe to put my Velocity number on at check-in, to get my Gold benefits? Or does that interfere with the ticket somehow?

You can even add it now to be able to select better seats if you haven't already?

 

[ozflier]

Hi, I am usually a QF traveller but looking beyond now . No status with VA.
I'm travelling myself and partner in Biz and 3 family members in economy
BNE-NAN-BNE.
The only seating available in Y was basically the back row of the economy cabin. Rows from 16 back were all occupied.
The ones in front were mostly unoccupied if i can read the legend right .
I see that better seats can be purchased for money but am wondering if .closer to the date of departure, non status pax can request more forward seating for free?
Is this correct - google searches are confusing .
Thanks

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Hi, I am usually a QF traveller but looking beyond now . No status with VA.
I'm travelling myself and partner in Biz and 3 family members in economy
BNE-NAN-BNE.
The only seating available in Y was basically the back row of the economy cabin. Rows from 16 back were all occupied.
The ones in front were mostly unoccupied if i can read the legend right .
I see that better seats can be purchased for money but am wondering if .closer to the date of departure, non status pax can request more forward seating for free?
Is this correct - google searches are confusing .
Thanks

Depends on the loading. If the flight is full they’re gonna have to sit the pax somewhere, so those will be seats without paying What’s left though is anyone’s guess… could be middle seats.

It’s the same as Qantas in that respect.

 

[ozflier]

Sorry to confuse you-
family in the last row in economy so have seats . I am asking if closer to the flight date , are forward premium seats released for no charge if they are available?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Sorry to confuse you-
family in the last row in economy so have seats . I am asking if closer to the flight date , are forward premium seats released for no charge if they are available?

exactly.

And it depends how full the plane is as to what you might get the pick of. Might just be middle seats in the forward zone that are ‘free’. For non ‘lite’ fares the window is 48 hours before departure IIRC.

 

[ozflier]

exactly.

And it depends how full the plane is as to what you might get the pick of. Might just be middle seats in the forward zone that are ‘free’. For non ‘lite’ fares the window is 48 hours before departure IIRC.

Thanks

 

[AIRwin]

Sorry to confuse you-
family in the last row in economy so have seats . I am asking if closer to the flight date , are forward premium seats released for no charge if they are available?

Seat selection

We will always show you the best available seats and if you choose your seat when you book, you will have the most amount of choice available.

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