Virgin Domestic Economy vs Business
Aug 17, 2017, 5:25 pm
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Virgin Domestic Economy vs Business
Using Delta points for a flight between CNS-SYD. Are the extra points for a Business Class seat vs an Economy seat worth it?
This would be for a lunch time or dinner time flight.
This would be for a lunch time or dinner time flight.
Aug 19, 2017, 5:00 am
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Having flown this route a few times, my answer is HELL YES.
I tend to burn my 4 comp upgrades only on SYD-CNS or BNE-PER routes, sometimes MEL-BNE if I don't do any other long-range domestic trips.
Aug 21, 2017, 9:36 pm
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+1 to shillards' comment - HELL YES.
I opt for Business class (upgrades) for any flight over 2 hours domestically - bonus if it is an A330.
I opt for Business class (upgrades) for any flight over 2 hours domestically - bonus if it is an A330.
Aug 25, 2017, 7:30 pm
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If you don't have Delta status (Gold or above) then I'd say yes. In addition to the in-flight benefits, it will get you priority check-in and the lounge as well as avoiding the nobody-seats.
If you have Delta Gold status for example then I would say no. Because you get half the benefits anyway and possibly a decent seat in Y too.
But of course it depends on how many SM you have to burn.
If you have Delta Gold status for example then I would say no. Because you get half the benefits anyway and possibly a decent seat in Y too.
But of course it depends on how many SM you have to burn.
Oct 30, 2017, 3:29 pm
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As I am overall unhappy with both the passengers and crew on most Australian domestic flights, which totally takes away from the appeal of air travel for me, then yes, I'd say do the upgrade.
I have flown SYD-CNS or vice versa quite a bit. Business Class is almost empty. Often only two passengers.
Priority check-in with Business Class is a bonus for me as it is nice to get away from the stress and the waiting in the airport terminal. Getting into a comfortable and relaxing seat for the flight ASAP is a good feeling. But you pay from the privilege. Upwards of $900 one-way usually, last time I checked -- a lot of money for a 3-hour domestic flight on Virgin.
I have flown SYD-CNS or vice versa quite a bit. Business Class is almost empty. Often only two passengers.
Priority check-in with Business Class is a bonus for me as it is nice to get away from the stress and the waiting in the airport terminal. Getting into a comfortable and relaxing seat for the flight ASAP is a good feeling. But you pay from the privilege. Upwards of $900 one-way usually, last time I checked -- a lot of money for a 3-hour domestic flight on Virgin.