I've always found that what ExpertFlyer says doesn't match what's actually available via the VA website, specifically on LAX flights (when I was researching availability for Qantas vs Velocity, I had to disregard all VA LAX results from ExpertFlyer as they didn't match what was actually available). On other routes it's a bit more reliable, unless they've fixed things up more recently for LAX.
I've always found that what ExpertFlyer says doesn't match what's actually available via the VA website, specifically on LAX flights (when I was researching availability for Qantas vs Velocity, I had to disregard all VA LAX results from ExpertFlyer as they didn't match what was actually available). On other routes it's a bit more reliable, unless they've fixed things up more recently for LAX.
good to know. I checked the VA website, so these do exist (for now). But I'll be wary in future.
I snapped up a couple for VA1 on 29/4 :) Can anyone explain why, with 14-odd free seats still in J that VA would now close off reward availability for this flight?
I tried to book reward tickets LAX to SYD and vice versa in business class and there was nothing available on several dates up to a year out. Do Virgin actually make reward tickets available or is there a trick to it? I find Qantas easy to buy reward tickets but Virgin is a nightmare
I've always found that what ExpertFlyer says doesn't match what's actually available via the VA website, specifically on LAX flights (when I was researching availability for Qantas vs Velocity, I had to disregard all VA LAX results from ExpertFlyer as they didn't match what was actually available). On other routes it's a bit more reliable, unless they've fixed things up more recently for LAX.
Are there other services like ExpertFlyer that you'd recommend for that purpose? My partner has a medical condition which means she can only lie flat for long flights. It makes visiting family very difficult without upgrades. We were able to upgrade coming back LAX to SYD (through MEL) once but haven't been able to since then and it looks like there's not a lot of options in future either. :\
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MelRTW
MelRTW
Member since 03 Apr 2018
Total posts 5
Was snooping around on expert flyer and saw a few J seats available for award/upgrade. April 6th on VA1 and VA7.
Chris C.
Chris C.
Member since 24 Apr 2012
Total posts 1,116
I've always found that what ExpertFlyer says doesn't match what's actually available via the VA website, specifically on LAX flights (when I was researching availability for Qantas vs Velocity, I had to disregard all VA LAX results from ExpertFlyer as they didn't match what was actually available). On other routes it's a bit more reliable, unless they've fixed things up more recently for LAX.
MelRTW
MelRTW
Member since 03 Apr 2018
Total posts 5
good to know. I checked the VA website, so these do exist (for now). But I'll be wary in future.
elemist
elemist
Member since 25 Jan 2012
Total posts 11
How far in advance are they putting them up? Hunting for availability departing boxing day.
lw1962
lw1962
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
Member since 26 Apr 2016
Total posts 6
Someone just snapped up a couple that popped up on 29 April for VA1. I guess it's a game of BAZINGA!
jsm2090
jsm2090
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
Member since 04 Apr 2018
Total posts 4
I snapped up a couple for VA1 on 29/4 :) Can anyone explain why, with 14-odd free seats still in J that VA would now close off reward availability for this flight?
Palmersmd
Palmersmd
Member since 02 Nov 2017
Total posts 1
I tried to book reward tickets LAX to SYD and vice versa in business class and there was nothing available on several dates up to a year out. Do Virgin actually make reward tickets available or is there a trick to it? I find Qantas easy to buy reward tickets but Virgin is a nightmare
woopydoo
woopydoo
Member since 25 Apr 2018
Total posts 1
Are there other services like ExpertFlyer that you'd recommend for that purpose? My partner has a medical condition which means she can only lie flat for long flights. It makes visiting family very difficult without upgrades. We were able to upgrade coming back LAX to SYD (through MEL) once but haven't been able to since then and it looks like there's not a lot of options in future either. :\