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I came across this on the Virgin Blue website today (Virgin Blue Homepage > Services tab > Seating > Premium Economy):
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Your Premium experience doesn’t have to end on arrival at your destination. All-inclusive service in the air, and now a bonus on the Ground!
Fly Virgin Blue Premium Economy and you’ll be eligible for these exclusive offers from our Partners:
InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) – receive 20% off the best available rate at participating InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn hotels in Australia, plus complimentary 2:00pm late check-out. This offer is available for Virgin Blue Premium Economy domestic Guests who book and stay between 1 May 2009 and 30 April 2010. Accommodation and extended checkout is subject to availability. To book call IHG on 13 83 88 (within Australia) and quote “Virgin Blue Premium Benefit”. You may be asked to present your Premium Economy boarding pass when you check-in. Terms and Conditions apply**.
Europcar - book a Full Size Class Vehicle and receive a complimentary upgrade to an Audi A6! Or book an Economy Class vehicle for an upgrade to Intermediate Class, Compact Class for an upgrade to Standard Class, or Intermediate Class for an upgrade to Full Size Class. This offer for car rentals between 28 April 2009 and 15 December 2009 and is subject to availability. Audi A6 is not available at all locations. To book visit [Europcar’s website] and quote the booking code “PREMIUM1”. You must present your Premium Economy boarding pass at the Europcar Counter to validate your upgrade. Minimum driver age and Terms and Conditions apply**.
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Want a Premium Economy taste test?
Have you purchased a Corporate Plus or Flexible Fare for travel between 28 April 2009 and 27 July 2009 on a Virgin Blue domestic flight? If so, you have the opportunity to purchase a Premium Economy Taster Upgrade, and enjoy more space, comfort and choice with access to The Lounge and all the on-board benefits.
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You can purchase a Premium Economy Taster Upgrade between 3 hours and 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time for your flight if:
- You have already booked a Flexible or Corporate Plus fare for your flight;
- There are Premium Economy fares available on your flight; and
- You have not checked in.
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Upgrades can be purchased for the following fee based on your flight time:
Less than 90 minutes = $35 AUD; 3,900 Velocity Points
90 - 180 minutes = $50 AUD; 5,400 Velocity Points
More than 180 minutes and/or formal connections = $75 AUD; 8,100 Velocity Points
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They look like some great offers!
*****
Your Premium experience doesn’t have to end on arrival at your destination. All-inclusive service in the air, and now a bonus on the Ground!
Fly Virgin Blue Premium Economy and you’ll be eligible for these exclusive offers from our Partners:
InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) – receive 20% off the best available rate at participating InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn hotels in Australia, plus complimentary 2:00pm late check-out. This offer is available for Virgin Blue Premium Economy domestic Guests who book and stay between 1 May 2009 and 30 April 2010. Accommodation and extended checkout is subject to availability. To book call IHG on 13 83 88 (within Australia) and quote “Virgin Blue Premium Benefit”. You may be asked to present your Premium Economy boarding pass when you check-in. Terms and Conditions apply**.
Europcar - book a Full Size Class Vehicle and receive a complimentary upgrade to an Audi A6! Or book an Economy Class vehicle for an upgrade to Intermediate Class, Compact Class for an upgrade to Standard Class, or Intermediate Class for an upgrade to Full Size Class. This offer for car rentals between 28 April 2009 and 15 December 2009 and is subject to availability. Audi A6 is not available at all locations. To book visit [Europcar’s website] and quote the booking code “PREMIUM1”. You must present your Premium Economy boarding pass at the Europcar Counter to validate your upgrade. Minimum driver age and Terms and Conditions apply**.
*****
Want a Premium Economy taste test?
Have you purchased a Corporate Plus or Flexible Fare for travel between 28 April 2009 and 27 July 2009 on a Virgin Blue domestic flight? If so, you have the opportunity to purchase a Premium Economy Taster Upgrade, and enjoy more space, comfort and choice with access to The Lounge and all the on-board benefits.
...
You can purchase a Premium Economy Taster Upgrade between 3 hours and 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time for your flight if:
- You have already booked a Flexible or Corporate Plus fare for your flight;
- There are Premium Economy fares available on your flight; and
- You have not checked in.
...
Upgrades can be purchased for the following fee based on your flight time:
Less than 90 minutes = $35 AUD; 3,900 Velocity Points
90 - 180 minutes = $50 AUD; 5,400 Velocity Points
More than 180 minutes and/or formal connections = $75 AUD; 8,100 Velocity Points
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They look like some great offers!