VFF WP flight options to the UK

[Caversham04]

Hi there

I'm going to reach VFF WP early in the new year, and need to travel from ADL back to the UK in July. I normally fly on Singapore Air (economy, sadly), as I quite like the (relatively) short daytime flight to SIN and then the long overnight flight to LHR gives plenty of time to snooze and minimise the jetlag. However, I've also been looking at a couple of other options via SYD:

Picking up Virgin Atlantic, which has the similar flight-time advantages to SQ, plus I have around 60k of Flying Club Miles to burn if I want

Picking up Virgin Australia / Etihad, which has the advantage of bonus miles and (hopefully) a better chance of an upgrade as WP, as well as the AUH lounge, but with the flight timings not being as good as SQ (long daytime leg)

Would appreciate any thoughts on the best options, chance of an upgrade, how they treat VFF WP's etc..

As a left-field option, I may be doing more Oz domestic flights in the new year, so do I throw caution to the winds and book to fly back on a One World airline (as Qantas Silver) to set myself up to chase Qantas Gold in 2014?

Thanks in advance
Caversham04

 

[drewbles]

I'd go VS. Being VA WP you'll get access to the outstanding VS Clubhouse in LHR for your return, which I've heard nothing but amazing stories about (Sadly, not taken VS so can't report on their product, but it's economy, it'll be much of a muchness). I believe the HKG clubhouse ain't too shabby either!

And, if you have one (or can get one) you can save 5% on any VS fare (when booked direct through VS) by using your Virgin Flyer/High Flyer Credit Card: Virgin Atlantic | Promotions | My Virgin Money

 

[Caversham04]

Thanks, drewbles; will have a look into that credit card. Transport issues mean I normally have 3-ish hours at LHR, so the Virgin lounge could be a good option.