• About time. I've been asking for a lifetime status option in every survey they've sent for the past 10 years!Having been platinum since 2013, and with approx 2000 SC's earned in the last 24 months, I would hope I'm on track for Lifetime Gold straight away. The 9,000 minimum earn on VA flights is ...

  • Virgin rolls this "rumour" every so often, to keep stringing FF's along. I've been platinum for 8 years plus (may struggle to renew this year since NZ and USA routes are both not available), and I have been suggesting and waiting for lifetime status the entire time.Ironically, had I been flying w...

  • Dang. I enjoyed my usual stopover in LAX on each US trip. From what I've been reading/hearing, San Fran isn't the sunny, carefree place it once was.

  • No chance. $900 is insane, especially when Bose Quiet Comfort II's are half the price, and do a stellar job.But as we all know, this won't stop the fanboys/girls from buying them, which is exactly what Apple wants. Can't help but think though, if you're going to buy these, you may want to add an ...

  • I've flown domestically in the US for 11 years now. It is generally a terrible experience, and makes AU domestic travel look incredible. Out of all the airlines I've flown (VA, Delta, United, AA, Alaskan, and Spirit), VA had consistently been the standout. Rarely delayed, and great service on th...

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  • No Status - Paid lounge Access USA

    Aug 16, 2022, 06:45 PM

    Hi all,My brother flies to the USA next week, transiting through LAX on his way to SFO. It’s a quick trip from Australia - 5 days - and while he has no status with an airline, he’s hoping he can get access to lounges on the trip. As a platinum FF, having completed 30+ USA trips, I can...

  • Delta lounge access for Velocity Gold

    Oct 04, 2017, 08:54 PM

    I'm Velocity Plat and have been able to access lounges in LAX, Denver and JFK with no issues, even on US domestic flights. Make sure you have your Velocity card with you if possible, especially if it doesn't say Sky Priority on your boarding pass.Like all things airport though, I think it can dep...

  • APEC Card Validity

    Jul 15, 2017, 10:05 AM

    Bingo - passport expiry date explains it. Thanks for confirming!

  • APEC Card Validity

    Jul 13, 2017, 01:37 PM

    Hi all,Received my new APEC card today and noticed it's only valid for 3 years? I recall seeing various articles (incl on Aus BT) that validity was to be extended to 5 years?Has anyone else had an APEC card issued for 5 years, or was this an initiative/suggestion that never actually got implement...

  • Originally Posted by gibosity : Am I reading this correctly? VA Platinum's can now access the Emirates lounge to?? When did this happen? Ignore my question - just read the AusBT article on this news. Good news for VA Plat's (and for Gold also, getting lounge access back - even if it is Etihad l...

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