V Australia Lounges

[scibo10]

Hi All

I am quite surprised that 9 days out from their inaugral flight, VA are silent on their lounge offerings at SYD T1 and LAX. Has anyone heard anything regarding this?

[ANstar]

Perhaps they will use the Malaysia Airlines or Emirates lounge at SYD?

Not sure about LAX.

[stuartfaz]

Perhaps they will use the Malaysia Airlines or Emirates lounge at SYD?

Not sure about LAX.

Is there a VS Clubhouse at LAX? If there is then I'd think that'd be a lock for VA's lounge.

[ANstar]

Is there a VS Clubhouse at LAX? If there is then I'd think that'd be a lock for VA's lounge.

They do indeed - but I don't think VA will use it as it is in a different terminal!

[stuartfaz]

They do indeed - but I don't think VA will use it as it is in a different terminal!

I thought all the V's were moving to the same terminal at LAX?

If not, then yes, the logistics of that could be a tad troublesome

[notzac]

I thought all the V's were moving to the same terminal at LAX?

If not, then yes, the logistics of that could be a tad troublesome

Given the apparent tie up with AS, perhaps they'll be using the AS Board Room at T3?

Edit: turns out my guess was correct. From the Velocity - Status Benefits page:

^ Lounge access is available at Sydney International Terminal via Malaysian Lounge and at Los Angeles International Airport via Alaskan Lounge. Your Gold status allows you to take a travelling guest into the Lounge with you.

[Fifa]

I wonder if you will be able to purchase a single visit day pass @ US$30 to the Alaskan Boardroom at LAX if flying VA?

[jakeseven7]

Given the apparent tie up with AS, perhaps they'll be using the AS Board Room at T3?

Edit: turns out my guess was correct. From the Velocity - Status Benefits page:

thank you! (i think as i have never used the malaysian lounge - any good?)

booked on va in a couple of weeks as well

[comint]

Edit: turns out my guess was correct.

Would you care to guess if The Lounge members will get access when flying VA?

The Lounge appears to be a vastly overpriced product, it has still not secured any access partners and worst of all - it appears VA isn't interested in supporting it either. (I think that mid-market, loyal Virgin Blue customers have the right to feel abandoned.)

The one shining light is the Perth announcement.

I also know people who Virgin Blue could have converted, after they signed up for 100,000point deal last year, who are not renewing.

[serfty]

... The Lounge appears to be a vastly overpriced product, it has still not secured any access partners ...

I believe Priority Pass members can use them ...