jkhastings
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- Mar 28, 2012
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I am flying LAX-BNE in September on a rewards ticket. The first and last time I flew VA from BNE-LAX return, I was complimentarily upgraded to PE from a very cheap Y ticket due to my Gold status (that was as high as status went back then). I was wondering if anyone has any experience of getting complimentary upgrades on VA with a rewards ticket recently.
My previous upgrades were instigated by VA and not me. It was really nice on the second leg for the FA to crouch down beside me after I was seated and invite me up to PE, then block off the whole middle row for my workmate to stretch out (they couldn't offer him an upgrade). I know VA has a Platinum status now and maybe Gold just doesn't cut it anymore. Any thoughts or experience?
Finally, I've seen a lot of post regarding getting the wife and two young kids successfully into an Australian domestic/international QC when only the husband is a member. I haven't seen anything about Virgin's and there partner clubs. From memory, the Alaskan Airlines lounge is open to VA Gold/Plat members. Any thoughts on successfully getting wife and kids in there or are they strict on the rules like BA?
My previous upgrades were instigated by VA and not me. It was really nice on the second leg for the FA to crouch down beside me after I was seated and invite me up to PE, then block off the whole middle row for my workmate to stretch out (they couldn't offer him an upgrade). I know VA has a Platinum status now and maybe Gold just doesn't cut it anymore. Any thoughts or experience?
Finally, I've seen a lot of post regarding getting the wife and two young kids successfully into an Australian domestic/international QC when only the husband is a member. I haven't seen anything about Virgin's and there partner clubs. From memory, the Alaskan Airlines lounge is open to VA Gold/Plat members. Any thoughts on successfully getting wife and kids in there or are they strict on the rules like BA?
