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Old Dec 30, 2024 | 8:45 am
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sardonic
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Originally Posted by sydunipete
As a United 1K member you will have status benefits with Virgin Australia.

The United website says that MileagePlus Premier Gold, Platinum and 1K members are eligible for the following benefits when travelling on Virgin Australia operated flights:
  • Priority checkin
  • Priority boarding
  • Priority security (where available)
  • One additional checked bag (except on Virgin Australia Economy Lite fares)
  • Access to Virgin Australia operated lounges (available at 7 Australian airports)
United MileagePlus members can earn award miles, but not Premier qualifying credits, on Virgin Australia flights.
I did not know that! Will definitely choose Virgin based on that.
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