Virgin America (VX) FAQ Thread - Page 3

**aviators99** · Aug 15, 08, 1:14 pm

Confirmed that coach to first class does not incur a change fee, but you must do it via telephone. Updated to say this.
Changed ships 521 and 524.

**aviators99** · Aug 15, 08, 1:20 pm

Added new way to do a "gift card" by transferring credit file money from one frequent flyer account to another.

**aviators99** · Aug 18, 08, 4:55 pm

Added name for 638, spotted at LAX on Saturday.

**aviators99** · Aug 18, 08, 7:59 pm

Added names for 521, 628, 630, 631, and 636

Note that there is some dispute about 624. Some claim it is "Fred, White, and Blue", which is what I thought it was originally. But I swear that when I saw it in person there was no "F". Please keep an eye out for this plane and post what you see. The only online picture I could find is ambiguous (or may be photoshopped).

nermaljcat · Aug 19, 08, 2:03 am

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Originally Posted by aviators99

Added new way to do a "gift card" by transferring credit file money from one frequent flyer account to another.

nice

. I'm guessing they do not charge you for the privileged like UA does for miles? ...does VX allow you to transfer points?

gooseman13 · Aug 19, 08, 2:26 am

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Originally Posted by aviators99

Some claim it is "Fred, White, and Blue", which is what I thought it was originally. But I swear that when I saw it in person there was no "F".

It is Fred, White, and Blue...the F in Fred is painted on in a manner to make it look like someone spraypainted it on.

**aviators99** · Aug 19, 08, 2:38 am

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Originally Posted by gooseman13

It is Fred, White, and Blue...the F in Fred is painted on in a manner to make it look like someone spraypainted it on.

Cool, thanks. (Fixed)

**aviators99** · Aug 19, 08, 2:41 am

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Originally Posted by nermaljcat

nice

. I'm guessing they do not charge you for the privileged like UA does for miles? ...does VX allow you to transfer points?

They don't charge to transfer the credit file money. I don't know if you can transfer points.

**aviators99** · Aug 24, 08, 1:00 am

Added question/answer about overbooking/overselling of flights.

articos · Aug 24, 08, 4:27 am

Fyi, going back and catching up here a bit - bulkhead does in fact have more legroom than exits, equivalent to about 40"+ of pitch if you're measuring. Not talking about the cutouts, just in the legroom from seat bottom to bulkhead wall, as opposed to the exit row's seat bottom to seat back.

**aviators99** · Aug 24, 08, 10:56 am

Added a link to articos's comparison of VX F to US PS

articos · Aug 25, 08, 2:23 am

Also may want to add a bit to the food section saying there's a selection of snacks as well, ie the archer farms stuff, cookies, etc.

**aviators99** · Aug 25, 08, 2:45 am

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Originally Posted by articos

Also may want to add a bit to the food section saying there's a selection of snacks as well, ie the archer farms stuff, cookies, etc.

Let me know what there is. I've not been offered them in F.

articos · Aug 25, 08, 3:27 am

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Originally Posted by aviators99

Let me know what there is. I've not been offered them in F.

Haven't looked since they swapped menus in July, but will next time I'm onboard. From the last press release: "There is also a new variety of snacks available for sale on all of Virgin America flights (prices range between $2.00 and $3.00), including: Chex Party Mix, Pringles Original, Emerald Dry Roasted Almonds, Fiber One Oat n' Chocolate bar, Brent & Sam's Chocolate Chip Cookies, Big Snickers Bar, Peeled Snacks Organic Go-Mango-Man-Go, Chiquita Apple Bites and Chiquita Carrot Bites." I don't know if the Archer Farms stuff got switched out, or if it's all still there in addition to the new variety added. I hope it's in addition. If I remember correctly, they also had some other candy choices. If you ask nicely, they'll put the cookies in the oven for you, thereby driving the rest of the pax nuts with the smell of fresh baked cookies.

**aviators99** · Sep 10, 08, 11:38 pm

Added Dark Horse to planes in operation.