AC and Virgin Australia in codeshare for Australia, NZ
Jan 11, 21, 2:39 am
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Originally Posted by Xiaotung
I notice all VA flights will be earning Status Qualifying Miles. Just wondering what Aeroplan's general rule is for earning SQM on non-Star partner airlines?
Could this be an indication that VA might be getting closer to Star Alliance?
Jan 21, 21, 6:24 am
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Originally Posted by Xiaotung
I notice all VA flights will be earning Status Qualifying Miles. Just wondering what Aeroplan's general rule is for earning SQM on non-Star partner airlines? Could this be an indication that VA might be getting closer to Star Alliance?
The new owner Bain's primary aim is to get the airline back to profitability and ultimately get a return on investment. Global Alliances would be at the very bottom of Bain's priorities.
Jan 25, 21, 6:59 pm
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Great next step if the world ever gets back to normal.
Would be nice to see priority boarding as an option, although for whatever reason Aussies are very efficient at boarding flights. As long as Amex keeps their lounge access benefit, they are a decent option domestically .
Would be nice to see priority boarding as an option, although for whatever reason Aussies are very efficient at boarding flights. As long as Amex keeps their lounge access benefit, they are a decent option domestically .
Jan 25, 21, 7:08 pm
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Originally Posted by lcohen999
Great next step if the world ever gets back to normal.
Would be nice to see priority boarding as an option, although for whatever reason Aussies are very efficient at boarding flights. As long as Amex keeps their lounge access benefit, they are a decent option domestically .
Would be nice to see priority boarding as an option, although for whatever reason Aussies are very efficient at boarding flights. As long as Amex keeps their lounge access benefit, they are a decent option domestically .
Love it.
Jan 26, 21, 12:55 am
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Originally Posted by lcohen999
Would be nice to see priority boarding as an option, although for whatever reason Aussies are very efficient at boarding flights.
Originally Posted by YOWgary
"Rows 1-16 will board by the front doors, Rows 17-32 will board by the rear doors".
Dec 13, 21, 5:03 pm
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Originally Posted by DanV
I wouldn't bet on it.
Global Alliances would be at the very bottom of Bain's priorities.
Global Alliances would be at the very bottom of Bain's priorities.
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...es-partnership
Possible closer ties to *A?
Virgin Australia will end its long-standing relationship with Delta Air Lines in early 2022, with United Airlines stepping in to become Virgin's new US partner.
Commencing in April 2022, the partnership will include codeshare flights as well as reciprocal loyalty benefits members of Virgin's Velocity Frequent Flyer and United's MileagePlus programs.
Mar 24, 22, 3:39 pm
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Originally Posted by lcohen999
Great next step if the world ever gets back to normal.
Would be nice to see priority boarding as an option, although for whatever reason Aussies are very efficient at boarding flights. As long as Amex keeps their lounge access benefit, they are a decent option domestically .
Would be nice to see priority boarding as an option, although for whatever reason Aussies are very efficient at boarding flights. As long as Amex keeps their lounge access benefit, they are a decent option domestically .
Sep 6, 22, 3:46 pm
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Originally Posted by vernonc
AC MLL will now be available to Velocity (Virgin) frequent flyers holding gold or plat status and flying on AC metal
Sep 6, 22, 3:59 pm
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Originally Posted by canadiancow
Do you have a source for this?
Sep 6, 22, 5:34 pm
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Originally Posted by vernonc
Yes. Mark Nasr on Linkedin reposted. See screenshot below. Not sure if the same applies to EK frequent fliers as per the recent partnership announcement
#sigh
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Oct 13, 22, 9:31 am
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I have a series of doemstic fiights on Virgin Australia in economy and PE. Does anyone know if I get lounge access as a SE100K? I see that VA Velocity Gold and Platinum get MLL access so I would assume it goes both ways, but I can't find it stated anywhere. Thanks
Oct 26, 22, 7:35 pm
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Originally Posted by allbrosca
I have a series of doemstic fiights on Virgin Australia in economy and PE. Does anyone know if I get lounge access as a SE100K? I see that VA Velocity Gold and Platinum get MLL access so I would assume it goes both ways, but I can't find it stated anywhere. Thanks
Jan 14, 23, 1:12 pm
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@zeer0 perhaps you could report the distance of said segment in the calculator thread. You may also want to consider deleting that post in case it prompts anyone to look in to it...
