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Tag: Virgin Australia (Velocity Frequent Flyer)

Get a 30% Bonus When You Transfer IHG, Accor, or Shangri-La Points to Virgin Velocity

Get a 30% Bonus When You Transfer IHG, Accor, or Shangri-La Points to Virgin Velocity

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
May 19, 2025
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Virgin Australia is offering Velocity members a 30% transfer bonus when converting points from select hotel programs. Participating partners include IHG One Rewards, Accor Live Limitless, and Shangri-La Circle. The promotion is valid for transfers through June 6, 2025. Here’s what you need to know.

Virgin Australia Launches 35% Discount on Points Purchases (0.97¢ USD Each)

Virgin Australia Launches 35% Discount on Points Purchases (0.97¢ USD Each)

Andrew George BradshawTyler Glatt
by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt
May 10, 2025
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Virgin Australia Velocity is offering members a discount on points purchases — up to 35% off purchases of up to 250,000 points. If maximized , you can grab Virgin Velocity points for as little as 1.52¢ AUD (0.97¢ USD) apiece. But you'll need to act quickly if you want to grab some, as this promotion comes to an end on May 8, 2025.

Do Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer Points Expire?

Do Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer Points Expire?

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
November 23, 2024
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Like many non-U.S. airline mileage programs, Virgin Australia points expire if you have no activity on your account for a period of time. However, several types of activity will keep your points alive and active.

Virgin Australia Guts Its Velocity Frequent Flyer Program in a Host of Upcoming Changes

Virgin Australia Guts Its Velocity Frequent Flyer Program in a Host of Upcoming Changes

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
October 18, 2024
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Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program announced a massive number of changes to its loyalty program over the next year. Almost every change is negative and will gut the airline's loyalty program. So, what's changing? Let's take a look.

Virgin Australia Offers Double Points on Flights

Virgin Australia Offers Double Points on Flights

Skye Class
by Skye Class
July 1, 2024
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Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer members have a promotion to earn double points on flights booked before February 25 and completed before June 30, 2024. That means earning 10 points per dollar instead of the usual 5 on all flights — both domestic and international. Here are the details of this promotion.

Earn 850 Virgin Velocity Points for Completing a Survey

Earn 850 Virgin Velocity Points for Completing a Survey

Andrew George Bradshaw
by Andrew George Bradshaw
March 13, 2024
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Virgin Velocity has teamed up with e-Rewards to offer 850 bonus points. Until March 12, 2024, Virgin Velocity members can sign up with e-Rewards and complete their first survey within 90 days of registering to earn these bonus points. Here's how it works, and how you can keep earning even after the initial bonus.

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The Sweet Spots of Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer Program

The Sweet Spots of Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer Program

Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
November 18, 2023
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Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program is easy to overlook, but there are lots of sweet spot-related reasons to pay attention to it. We've assembled a list of some of the best sweet spots bookable with Velocity points. Here's what you should book.

Get 100% Transfer Bonus Converting Choice Privileges Points to Qantas or Virgin Australia

Get 100% Transfer Bonus Converting Choice Privileges Points to Qantas or Virgin Australia

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
November 10, 2023
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Choice Privileges is offering a promotion giving members double points when transferring points to either Virgin Australia or Qantas Frequent Flyer. The promotion is valid for transfers through November 30, 2023. Through this offer, you receive 1,600 airline miles for every 2,000 Choice Privileges points you transfer. Here's when this could make sense.

Virgin Australia Moves to a 3-Tier Domestic Award Chart

Virgin Australia Moves to a 3-Tier Domestic Award Chart

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
July 20, 2023
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Virgin Australia has shifted its domestic award chart into a three-tier model as of July 5, 2023. The new pricing reflects demand and availability for any given flight. In the long run, you'll likely pay more for award reservations.

Last Chance: Transfer IHG One Points to Virgin Velocity Points With a 15% Bonus

Last Chance: Transfer IHG One Points to Virgin Velocity Points With a 15% Bonus

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
October 21, 2022
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IHG One Rewards brought back a promotion giving you a 15% bonus when you transfer IHG One Rewards points to the Virgin Velocity program. The promotion is valid for transfers through October 25, 2022. But, is it worth transferring your IHG points at this ratio?

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia Tease New Partnership Including Loyalty Perks

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia Tease New Partnership Including Loyalty Perks

Sam Helmy
by Sam Helmy
June 24, 2022
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Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways recently announced a strategic partnership that includes code-sharing, reciprocal benefits and privileges for elite members, and the ability to earn and redeem their respective points and miles when flying each other flights. Here's what we know so far.

Virgin Australia Partner Switch: Delta Out, United In

Virgin Australia Partner Switch: Delta Out, United In

Ryan Smith
by Ryan Smith
March 27, 2022
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In an email to members of its Velocity frequent flyer program, Virgin Australia announced United Airlines as its new U.S. partner. This spells the end of Virgin Australia's long-standing partnership with Delta Air Lines. There is a 10-week grace period, so there may be things you need to get in order before June 13, 2022. Here are the details.

 
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