AC and Virgin Australia in codeshare for Australia, NZ
Jan 16, 2023, 5:15 pm
#91
Join Date: May 2020
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE, AA PlatPro, Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Plat & LT Gold, Hilton Gold, National EE
Posts: 878
Does anyone know if you need your physical AP card to access any of the VA lounges? Kinda worried I wont be able to obtain access in a few weeks since my 2023 kit has yet to be mailed.
Jan 16, 2023, 5:44 pm
#92
Join Date: Jan 2021
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 459
I recently booked a ticket with Aeroplan and the first flight is with VA. My booking reference code is not valid on their website. Is there a way to find it without having to call in? I'm dreading the long wait just for this bit of info.
Jan 16, 2023, 5:57 pm
#93
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 1,632
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...a-cowtool.html
It might show you the VA code.
Jan 16, 2023, 6:30 pm
#94
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,329
You could try the cow's pnr information tool here:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...a-cowtool.html
It might show you the VA code.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...a-cowtool.html
It might show you the VA code.
Jan 17, 2023, 5:43 am
#95
Join Date: Jan 2021
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 459
You could try the cow's pnr information tool here:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...a-cowtool.html
It might show you the VA code.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...a-cowtool.html
It might show you the VA code.
Jan 17, 2023, 11:00 am
#96
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Toronto
Programs: AC MM, SE100K
Posts: 233
For this, I've always just called in to AC at a time when I can afford to be on hold for many hours while doing other things.
Jan 17, 2023, 7:44 pm
#97
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan E75K, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 68
Does anyone know how many days in advance VA releases availability on Aeroplan? I looked on here, and am wondering if it's 330 (under VA) or 355 (under Air Canada). Also great if someone similarly knows it for NZ. Thanks!
Jan 17, 2023, 7:49 pm
#98
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Toronto
Programs: Aeroplan 50K
Posts: 33
You could try the 'resend itinerary' page on the VA site: https://www.virginaustralia.com/us/e...send-itinerary
Edit: Choose the 'I don't have my booking reference' option on the page.
Not sure if it'll work, but worth giving a shot!
Edit: Choose the 'I don't have my booking reference' option on the page.
Not sure if it'll work, but worth giving a shot!
Jan 17, 2023, 8:06 pm
#99
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,018
Does anyone know how many days in advance VA releases availability on Aeroplan? I looked on here, and am wondering if it's 330 (under VA) or 355 (under Air Canada). Also great if someone similarly knows it for NZ. Thanks!
Looking for a simple cash sale for CHC-AKL on NZ the latest date they are selling is 08 Jan 2024. For my time zone that 355 days.
Awards can be released any time.
Air NZ are know for *not* releasing awards to ff partners
What route?
In AU also consider QF, JQ & REX, depending on where you are going.
In NZ JQ depending on where you are going.
Jan 17, 2023, 10:41 pm
#100
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 18
I had no problem getting access using the card in the app at the MEL and SYD lounges in November and December.
Jan 18, 2023, 7:15 am
#101
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan E75K, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 68
Looking for a simple cash sale for MEL-SYD on VA the latest date they are selling is 14 Dec 2023. For my time zone that 330 days.
Looking for a simple cash sale for CHC-AKL on NZ the latest date they are selling is 08 Jan 2024. For my time zone that 355 days.
Awards can be released any time.
Air NZ are know for *not* releasing awards to ff partners
What route?
In AU also consider QF, JQ & REX, depending on where you are going.
In NZ JQ depending on where you are going.
Looking for a simple cash sale for CHC-AKL on NZ the latest date they are selling is 08 Jan 2024. For my time zone that 355 days.
Awards can be released any time.
Air NZ are know for *not* releasing awards to ff partners
What route?
In AU also consider QF, JQ & REX, depending on where you are going.
In NZ JQ depending on where you are going.
Jan 18, 2023, 8:40 am
#102
Join Date: May 2020
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE, AA PlatPro, Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Plat & LT Gold, Hilton Gold, National EE
Posts: 878
Jan 18, 2023, 11:18 am
#103
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
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VA do not fly to AKL. Did before CV19 & subsequent administration (~bankruptcy protection)
China Airlines CI has(does?) fly AKL-BNE seasonably.
For AKL-BNE also look for AKL-OOL, but guess could not add to the award. OOL a short train ride from Brisbane city. And look at CHC/WLG to BNE-OOL
Monday 8 Jan 2024 in the busy time for AU<--->NZ VRF traffic (visiting friends & relations)
Expect you will be paying cash for this NZ to QLD flight. Will not be cheap.
Last edited by Mwenenzi; Jan 18, 2023 at 11:57 am
Jan 18, 2023, 7:12 pm
#104
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan E75K, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 68
I did wonder if ZQN was involved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queenstown_Airport
VA do not fly to AKL. Did before CV19 & subsequent administration (~bankruptcy protection)
China Airlines CI has(does?) fly AKL-BNE seasonably.
For AKL-BNE also look for AKL-OOL, but guess could not add to the award. OOL a short train ride from Brisbane city. And look at CHC/WLG to BNE-OOL
Monday 8 Jan 2024 in the busy time for AU<--->NZ VRF traffic (visiting friends & relations)
Expect you will be paying cash for this NZ to QLD flight. Will not be cheap.
VA do not fly to AKL. Did before CV19 & subsequent administration (~bankruptcy protection)
China Airlines CI has(does?) fly AKL-BNE seasonably.
For AKL-BNE also look for AKL-OOL, but guess could not add to the award. OOL a short train ride from Brisbane city. And look at CHC/WLG to BNE-OOL
Monday 8 Jan 2024 in the busy time for AU<--->NZ VRF traffic (visiting friends & relations)
Expect you will be paying cash for this NZ to QLD flight. Will not be cheap.
Also on Queenstown Airport - anything I should be aware of? I looked through the Wikipedia and not sure if I missed something.
Jan 18, 2023, 7:29 pm
#105
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,018
Thanks! I found an option on points, but not a great option, but given this is a latitude fare I'll take it - from CHC-BNE on the morning of the 8th at 6am, and spending the whole day in Brisbane.
Also on Queenstown Airport - anything I should be aware of? I looked through the Wikipedia and not sure if I missed something.
Also on Queenstown Airport - anything I should be aware of? I looked through the Wikipedia and not sure if I missed something.
Queenstown Airport has a difficult approach to land due to the terrain. In NZ-AU do not get the weather extremes like Canada/USA, especially in January. But delays & cancellations can happen.