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Virgin Australia Frequent Flyer Status Match Ends This Friday
A quick note for anyone contemplating Virgin’s offer to status match with rival Frequent Flyer programs: that promotion is now set to end at midnight this Friday. Worth getting in if you’re eligible (my upgrade came through four days after I applied). [Virgin Australia Twitter]
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How To Save On Domestic Baggage Fees
Regulations for airline baggage on domestic flights are tougher than ever, and if you don’t plan carefully you can get slugged significantly. Road Worrier rounds up the current rules on the four major domestic carriers, and looks at how you can get more bang for your luggage buck.
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2-In-1 iPhone 4 SIMs Could Be A Risky Prospect
Nick over at Gizmodo reports on how Optus (and Optus network reseller Virgin) are offering “2-In-1” micro-SIMs for iPhone 4 buyers ahead of the July 30 Australian release. Customers who -signed up for iPhone 4 updates from either carrier can get sent a standard-sized SIM now, which will then be popped out converted to micro-SIM…
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Virgin Mobile enters iPhone fray: where’s the best deal now?
As expected, Virgin Mobile has officially launched its iPhone plans in Australia — and they look like a relative bargain. With 3 also launching iPhone data plans (even though it can’t sell the phones), Optus updating its plans soon after launch and Telstra dropping its data charges yesterday, the plan landscape is now looking rather…