Experience in Virgin Australia flight (Domestic)
As a part of Leandro's flight experience
Virgin Australia is full service career in the latest and modern Australian airline company.
Today they are highly competitive with Qantas (Australian national frag career), their fare is really competitive and they silently replaced Anset Australia (bankrupt in 2001), for example, at Melbourne Airport, Virgin Australia is currently using former Anset's Terminal (terminal 3).
Now i am going to share with you about experience with Virgin Australia (domestic).
1, Fare
Virgin Australia has a lot of fare option both Economy and Business.
At this time, I am going to show only Economy fares.
Saver Lite: Lowest economy fare but checked in baggage is Not included, they normally sell this fare in Happy Hour sale (every Thursday from 4 pm to 11 pm) and Special promotion period.
Saver: Best economy Fare option,
But these fare is Non-refundable.
Flexi: Full economy fare, checked in baggage (1 piece, up to 23 kg) and refreshment (except some of flights) are included, changeable and refundable (conditions apply).
2, Before your travel
Online Check In is available 48 hours before your flight (except including International flight connection), then you are able to print boarding pass or save passbook, however special meal request is not available for any flights even complementary meals are provided such as Melbourne/Perth flight.
I highly recommend you should apply Velocity Frequent Flyer (Free) before your travel and if you already have Velocity number, you are able to add your number in the status.
3, Access to Melbourne Airport
Take SkyBus from Southern Cross Station: running every 10 minutes, or
alternatively take Metro train from City then change at Broadmeadows Station to connect 901Bus to save your money.
Recently the Que is sometime made for SkyBus. I recommend passengers should leave at City at least 2.5 hours before your flight.
4, Check-In (at Terminal 3, Melbourne Airport)
'Close in 30 minutes before your flight'
If passengers have already checked in through online, they can go to bag drop section
If passengers have a connection for International Flights (including Christmas Island), they only can do check in at counter.
Priority check in is provided at Melbourne Airport for all guests of Business Class, Velocity Gold and Platinum members, Airpoints Gold (Air New Zealand), Delta Sky Mile Gold and Diamond Medallion, Kris Flyer Elite Gold and PPS Club (Singapore Airlines) and Etihad Guest Gold.
5, Lounge (at Level 2, Melbourne Airport before security screening)
Virgin Australia Lounge is complementary provided for all guests of Business Class, Velocity Gold and Platinum members, Airpoints Gold (Air New Zealand), Delta Sky Mile Gold and Diamond Medallion, Kris Flyer Elite Gold and PPS Club (Singapore Airlines) and Etihad Guest Gold.
Also Velocity Silver Members are able to access the lounge for two times per year as invitation.
If you are out of the list, no problem, you are able to join Virgin Australia Lounge Membership but you must apply Velocity Frequent Flyer Card.
Prices and Membership
Benefits: Enjoy a buffet menu (including breakfast, salad, soup, dip, bread etc.), enjoy Barista style coffee and snacks all day, complementary WiFi access and complementary news paper and entertainment books.etc.
By the way, Leandro always enjoy barista style coffee and wireless internet from his iPhone and iPad when I take Virgin Australia flight every time.
Prices:$420 per year for Velocity members (plus joining fee $330 for both new membership) and $300 for Velocity Silver Members per year.
By the way, visitor price is $65 along you have to show your boarding pass at lounge reception..
6, Boarding
Normally boarding time is start before 30 minutes of the flight departure time
Boarding lane is sorted to two lanes, General (Red) and Priority (Blue).
Leandro is currently able to board through Priority lane.
By the way, if your aircraft is Boeing 737, they have two doors front and rear decks depend on your seat number but if you have to board rear deck, you have to go around through outside.
7, In flight service
Using electric devices rules has been changed at the end of October 2014, all passengers can use mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod and tablets but all devices must be flight mode after cabin doors are closed.
Virgin Australia provides complementary wireless flight entertainment for all passengers. For use, guests must download this application before boarding, but personal TV screen is provided at Airbus A330 air crafts for all guests. Alternatively, you are able to borrow Virgin Australia's Samsung tablet but you may need to pay it to enjoy.
Meals and drinks:
All Economy Guests get complementary non-alcoholic beverages, also complementary refreshment is also served some of flights following photos
However, Complementary meals and beverages (except ciders and spirits) are included between Perth and East Coast (Sydney/Brisbane/Melbourne) flights for all sectors.
8, Arrival
Frankly speaking, you go to baggage correction if you have checked in baggage.
Velocity Platinum and Gold Members are able to enjoy at Virgin Australia Lounge on arrival with an eligible boarding pass.
Conclusion
I say Virgin Australia has been mostly improved since 2011 (relaunch).
They have services all around Australia (including Christmas Island) and Having Velocity Frequent flyer is really flexible for passenger because you are able to earn points and status credits following airlines in addition with Virgin Australia.
Virgin Australia is full service career in the latest and modern Australian airline company.
Today they are highly competitive with Qantas (Australian national frag career), their fare is really competitive and they silently replaced Anset Australia (bankrupt in 2001), for example, at Melbourne Airport, Virgin Australia is currently using former Anset's Terminal (terminal 3).
Now i am going to share with you about experience with Virgin Australia (domestic).
1, Fare
Virgin Australia has a lot of fare option both Economy and Business.
At this time, I am going to show only Economy fares.
Saver Lite: Lowest economy fare but checked in baggage is Not included, they normally sell this fare in Happy Hour sale (every Thursday from 4 pm to 11 pm) and Special promotion period.
Saver: Best economy Fare option,
But these fare is Non-refundable.
Flexi: Full economy fare, checked in baggage (1 piece, up to 23 kg) and refreshment (except some of flights) are included, changeable and refundable (conditions apply).
2, Before your travel
Online Check In is available 48 hours before your flight (except including International flight connection), then you are able to print boarding pass or save passbook, however special meal request is not available for any flights even complementary meals are provided such as Melbourne/Perth flight.
I highly recommend you should apply Velocity Frequent Flyer (Free) before your travel and if you already have Velocity number, you are able to add your number in the status.
3, Access to Melbourne Airport
Take SkyBus from Southern Cross Station: running every 10 minutes, or
alternatively take Metro train from City then change at Broadmeadows Station to connect 901Bus to save your money.
Recently the Que is sometime made for SkyBus. I recommend passengers should leave at City at least 2.5 hours before your flight.
4, Check-In (at Terminal 3, Melbourne Airport)
'Close in 30 minutes before your flight'
If passengers have already checked in through online, they can go to bag drop section
If passengers have a connection for International Flights (including Christmas Island), they only can do check in at counter.
Priority check in is provided at Melbourne Airport for all guests of Business Class, Velocity Gold and Platinum members, Airpoints Gold (Air New Zealand), Delta Sky Mile Gold and Diamond Medallion, Kris Flyer Elite Gold and PPS Club (Singapore Airlines) and Etihad Guest Gold.
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| Leandro is currently able to use Priority check for any Virgin Australia flight. |
5, Lounge (at Level 2, Melbourne Airport before security screening)
Virgin Australia Lounge is complementary provided for all guests of Business Class, Velocity Gold and Platinum members, Airpoints Gold (Air New Zealand), Delta Sky Mile Gold and Diamond Medallion, Kris Flyer Elite Gold and PPS Club (Singapore Airlines) and Etihad Guest Gold.
Also Velocity Silver Members are able to access the lounge for two times per year as invitation.
If you are out of the list, no problem, you are able to join Virgin Australia Lounge Membership but you must apply Velocity Frequent Flyer Card.
Prices and Membership
Benefits: Enjoy a buffet menu (including breakfast, salad, soup, dip, bread etc.), enjoy Barista style coffee and snacks all day, complementary WiFi access and complementary news paper and entertainment books.etc.
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| Buffet menu in Breakfast |
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| Cafe Late (Barista style) |
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| Buffet on the evening |
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| Beef and Mushroom Pie with Green pea paste |
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| Buffet in the evening (2) |
By the way, Leandro always enjoy barista style coffee and wireless internet from his iPhone and iPad when I take Virgin Australia flight every time.
Prices:$420 per year for Velocity members (plus joining fee $330 for both new membership) and $300 for Velocity Silver Members per year.
By the way, visitor price is $65 along you have to show your boarding pass at lounge reception..
6, Boarding
Normally boarding time is start before 30 minutes of the flight departure time
Boarding lane is sorted to two lanes, General (Red) and Priority (Blue).
Leandro is currently able to board through Priority lane.
By the way, if your aircraft is Boeing 737, they have two doors front and rear decks depend on your seat number but if you have to board rear deck, you have to go around through outside.
7, In flight service
Using electric devices rules has been changed at the end of October 2014, all passengers can use mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod and tablets but all devices must be flight mode after cabin doors are closed.
Virgin Australia provides complementary wireless flight entertainment for all passengers. For use, guests must download this application before boarding, but personal TV screen is provided at Airbus A330 air crafts for all guests. Alternatively, you are able to borrow Virgin Australia's Samsung tablet but you may need to pay it to enjoy.
Meals and drinks:
All Economy Guests get complementary non-alcoholic beverages, also complementary refreshment is also served some of flights following photos
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| Complementary refreshments and non-alcohol beverages are included some of routes for all sectors. |
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| Personal TV screen (Airbus A330 air crafts only) |
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| Economy Seat |
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| Coffee and ANZAC Biscuit |
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| Coffee and Scone (in the morning) |
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| ANZAC biscuit |
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| Coffee and evening snacks |
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| Beef stew with mushed potato |
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| Grilled lamb with vegetable |
However, Complementary meals and beverages (except ciders and spirits) are included between Perth and East Coast (Sydney/Brisbane/Melbourne) flights for all sectors.
8, Arrival
Frankly speaking, you go to baggage correction if you have checked in baggage.
Velocity Platinum and Gold Members are able to enjoy at Virgin Australia Lounge on arrival with an eligible boarding pass.
Conclusion
I say Virgin Australia has been mostly improved since 2011 (relaunch).
They have services all around Australia (including Christmas Island) and Having Velocity Frequent flyer is really flexible for passenger because you are able to earn points and status credits following airlines in addition with Virgin Australia.
- Air New Zealand
- Singapore Airlines
- Silkair
- Etihad
- Delta
- Virgin Atlantic
- Virgin America
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Air Berlin
Also you are able to earn points from online shopping such as eBay, apple store etc.,
Finally i hope you will have enjoy your next journey with Virgin Australia and thank you for reading my blog
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