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Australia’s new-look passports are stunning and secure
Sep 23, 2022, 07:34 PMThey look really good and look forward to getting one. Would be nice if the new series passports are valid for 12 years to make up for the 2 years that the current series got locked up for.
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Virgin Australia expands Platinum upgrades to economy Elevate fares
Aug 10, 2021, 09:39 AMFlying out of Brisbane this morning and the lounge is closed. No prior notification just an apology on check in.
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COVID-19: overseas arrival caps halved, home quarantine trial
Jul 02, 2021, 02:24 PMAt least now there appears to be a plan. Not a very ambitious one as the second phase should be a lot earlier than 2022, but nonetheless a plan.7 day home quarantine is a lot more appealing than 14 days in a hotel and at a substantial saving to the traveller and the taxpayer.
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Govt to subsidise half-price Qantas, Virgin holiday flights
Mar 11, 2021, 09:33 AMIf the government really wants to see a pick up in domestic air travel they should get rid of the mask wearing mandate on domestic flights.Wearing a face mask on a domestic flight in Australia which has had zero community COVID for a long time makes about as much sense as wearing a marine stinger...
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Velocity extends status match trial, boosts Platinum and Gold perks
Mar 07, 2021, 05:27 PMMy status review date is 9 January 2022. I have already done the 8 sectors since January to meet the normal Platinum requalification. Just checked the app and is still says my review date is 9 Jan 2022 rather than 31 March 2022. The good thing is I guess I have 15 months to requ...
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Business class snake gone?
Mar 20, 2022, 05:54 PMFlew today on VH-IJQ a former Silk Air 737. The plane had Virgin seats installed but the divider between Rows 2 & 3 was not installed. As a result there was no snake as the divider that the snakes attaches to is not there.The crew however did make an announcement that the front toilet is on...
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No pies on Virgin
Jul 02, 2021, 09:56 AMWho ate all the Pies!!!
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New Virgin Business domestic verdict
May 07, 2021, 01:35 PMFunny story - ordered what I thought was a warm turkey sandwich. What arrived was a vegetarian pesto sandwich on “Turkish bread”. This was a communication issue with the staff verbally providing the options but the face masks muffling the words somewhat. The service however was very ...
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Exemptions to Mask Wearing on Flights
Mar 22, 2021, 07:54 PMHolden - I don’t think you will find a website that’s list the conditions. As someone who has a similar condition to yours I suspect your GP will be aware of your condition and can write you a letter.I sympathise with you as sleep apnoea or other breathing conditions are not visible ...
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Is the Qantas 50% bonus top up deal good value?
Dec 16, 2020, 03:12 PMI would suggest if you are thinking of buying points buy Qantas wine instead. Just bought a box of 12 red’s for $307.80 which netted 15,923 points (including 15,000 bonus points). 14 cartons would get 222,922 points at a cost of $4,309 plus assuming a qantas points earning card paid for i...