Originally Posted by
onlySIA
It seems to me VA aren't trying very hard to be competitive. Sure, the QLD border rules depressed travel but even now they aren't a good alternative to Qantas.
1) their website
https://travel.virginaustralia.com/au/domestic-schedule isn't an accurate reflection of the flights they offer (some routes are now daily but this page hasn't been updated) - how do you get customers when your website tells them you don't have availability?
2) still only offering water in flight, whereas Qantas have restored juice, tea, coffee etc
3) lounges still closed
4) still not operating the very popular CBR-SYD route (Qantas have had very good yields on this route lately)
I have to travel to BNE next month and would normally take VA (as an SQ Gold) but Qantas are clearly a better option even without status.
agree except they are handing out mueslie bars.
The booking website is very clunky. Seems to need more clicks. Why can't number of people be on same page as from & to like most websites. Hope it's temporary.
CBR/SYD ? Use jets ? No ATRs. or get Alliance to do it, with 80 seater F70s or 100 seat F100s ? F50s could also do it & although old, they don't look it, at least on inside.