Good reminder -- actually we should always be double checking points posted from every airline every time we fly. Virgin doesn't have a monopoly on system glitches!

On the one hand you state that the problem is that there are too many Qantas Golds, but on the other hand you also state that "when they do police it it does kind of work". So maybe the problem is not the Golds after all, but the Silvers and Bronzes who use PB?

Looks like a glitch to me. I would give them a call and hopefully get yourself upgraded over the phone.

That's a horrible devaluation, especially given that availability is close to zero (so much for the CEO's promise to double the number of reward seats available).It is worth noting, however, that even with this devaluation, Cathay will still charge significantly fewer points for long-haul flights...

This is not uncommon for Singapore Airlines and happens elsewhere. Last year I flew Singapore out of Amsterdam; we were told to use the Aspire Lounge but there was a separate area for Singapore Airlines passengers, with its own food and even a dedicated staff member. Sorry to burst your bubble b...

Originally Posted by vhojm Its not a glitch and it also isn't an any seat award. It is dynamic award pricing which is seen often on partner airlines. Cathay Premium Economy awards are often the same price as business class when there is high demand for that cabin. The any seat award for business ...

I'm seeing it too (compare Classic Reward Business and First prices, for example, on October 2 [164800 for Business Classic Reward], October 4 [104,500 for a Business Classic Reward] and October 5 [149,800 for a First Classic Reward]). I can only assume that the 164800 figure is a glitch, as that...

I dunno, Rod. I mean, this rant may be justified but as a rant it simply doesn't attain the hights of your unforgettable "Pies in VA Business Class" rant from a couple of years ago. I'm a little disappointed...

Interesting post. I generally choose Virgin over Qantas for many of the same reasons. It’s much better value-for-money, and I don’t use the “on arrival” lounge access all that often, but it’s great to have as an option for a quick meal, coffee or break before leaving...

Priority Pass has lounges in all those airports. Check the Priority Pass website and membership options and decide whether it’s worth the money.Alternatively the American Express Platinum charge card includes 2x Priority Pass memberships, and each membership entitles the member to one guest...

I have experienced it on a SYD-MEL flight. It was OK without being brilliant. I had free access as a Platinum, and tried to stream a TV show using Foxtel Go. It had to stop and buffer for a few seconds, several times throughout the flight, but certainly for tasks that are less data-intensive than...

Especially if your priority is noise cancellation, you should ditch the cheap silicon eartips that come with your earbuds, and replace them with foam eartips. They’re made from the same foam material earplugs, and they do a brilliant job of blocking noise even if the earbuds are not noise-c...

Thanks GregXL but I have two questions:First, what makes you so sure that it's Qantas FF that's withholding available reward seats on Qatar, and not Qatar withholding reward seats from Qantas?Second, are you certain that ALL Oneworld airlines "other than Qantas" have more Qatar availability avail...

My personal (and probably controversial) view is that Qantas FF hasn’t been the best option for Australians for many years now. However, yes, in the current climate I have no doubt that for the reasons you state above, between Qantas and Velocity, Velocity is definitely the better option fo...

Your assessment of the situation is correct: Qatar clearly is favouring its partnership with Virgin over its partnership with Qantas. As long as the terms of the Oneworld Alliance are not being breached, Qatar is not doing anything improper, nor is it uncommon for airlines to favour some partner...