johnaboxall

johnaboxall

Member since 24 Aug 2011

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  • What will Virgin look like now?

    Apr 27, 2020, 05:24 PM

    Originally Posted by nix584 Originally Posted by dm12 I don't know what Virgin will look like now, but if it was up to me I would get a right-size strategy. Stop trying to be teenage Qantas and find their own market niche and value proposition. Don't go head-head with Qantas unless a profit can b...

  • Cathay Pacific premium economy: Boeing 777 vs Airbus 350?

    Jul 15, 2019, 02:11 PM

    A350. Newer plane, better air pressure, quieter. If you're on the A350, the toilets are behind you in Y - no walking forward through J to hit the head. Don't get excited about the food.

  • Separate Virgin Australia lounge for business class?

    Jul 13, 2019, 04:55 PM

    Originally Posted by Dolly No. What is really needed is a seperate boarding priory lane for business class passengers. There are no so many people able to join the priority queue it is no longer a perk when you have paid much extra for your travel. If you're paying to fly in J you're doing it wr...

  • Card-based travel insurance - is it good enough?

    Jul 13, 2019, 03:08 PM

    1) always read the T&Cs to ensure the policy meets your needs 2) With some cards - the insurance is free but not automatic. E.g. CBA Business Plat MC - you need to log in to NetBank, advise of overseas travel - then you go through a small process to activate the travel insurance and generate ...

  • Is a VPN really necessary for travelling overseas?

    Jul 08, 2019, 12:23 PM

    Use it everywhere, even at home. NordVPN. There's a first time for everything.

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