Oh yes, this is a good one. I love status match deals - we don't see enough of them in Australia - but Virgin Blue is giving free Velocity Gold status to any Qantas Platinum or Gold member.

It's valid for a whole year and means you get access to their top lounges around the world (in the Virgin group as well as with partners such Etihad and Delta), priority check-in lanes and some extra baggage allowance.

The deal is on for November only - full details at http://tinyurl.com/3any87y.