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flag A Virgin Australia mother was wrongly charged $1500 for her infant’s flight, despite policy allowing free travel for babies under two not occupying seats.

flag A Virgin Australia passenger was initially charged $1500 for her newborn’s one-way flight from Melbourne to Sydney, despite the airline’s policy allowing free travel for infants under two who don’t occupy a seat. flag After arriving at the airport and being told the baby needed a ticket, the mother’s daughter pleaded with staff, leading to a reduced fee of $1000. flag A gate agent later issued a free boarding pass, allowing the family to board without charge, though a flight attendant failed to notice the infant in a carrier. flag The incident exposed a gap between Virgin Australia’s stated policy and on-the-ground enforcement. flag Other letters in the same publication raised concerns about Qantas’ overnight flights, excessive email marketing, and a 24-hour delay in Doha due to a missed connection with Qatar Airways, while one reader recommended the Paris Sewer Museum as a unique attraction.

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