Lounge update
Jul 6, 2020 | 3:22 am
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Lounge update
Qantas has started reopening lounges; VA seems to be stubbornly keeping them closed (presumably to save money). Anyone know if this is likely to change any time soon, or if Virgin 2.0 under Bain Capital is really going to focus on the low-cost end of the market?
Jul 6, 2020 | 4:48 am
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Bain (or Virgin management) hasn't really made any announcements on what their plans are. I imagine we'll be waiting a little bit before we hear anything.
As for the lounges, I think they'll be back, but might be a week or two before we hear anything.
As for the lounges, I think they'll be back, but might be a week or two before we hear anything.
Jul 6, 2020 | 4:54 pm
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Jul 7, 2020 | 4:52 am
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Aug 5, 2020 | 4:23 pm
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ExecTraveller {AU) (05 Aug) Link----> Virgin to close lounges in Perth, Wellington, Alice Springs
Aug 5, 2020 | 8:03 pm
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In the latest PR release they had the below fluff. So apparently they intend to bring back the lounges, some day... better than a closure announcement I suppose.
Virgin Australia is committed to continuing to provide Velocity members, including business and leisure customers, with a range of frequent flyer benefits including access to a network of domestic lounges. The airline plans to re-open lounges once travel demand increases.