Tag: Virgin Australia (Velocity Frequent Flyer)

For the second time ever, Virgin Australia Velocity is offering members a discount on points! From now until October 5, 2023, Velocity members can get a 25% discount on points purchases. If you maximize this promotion, you can grab Virgin Velocity points for as little as 1.13¢ each, but you'll need to act quickly if you want them.

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.

Virgin Australia is offering a promotion giving Velocity members a 15% transfer bonus when they convert points from select hotel programs. Participating partners include Hilton, IHG, Accor ALL, Marriott Bonvoy, Shangri-La, and Choice Privileges. The promotion is valid for transfers through May 31, 2023. Here are the full details.

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 April 7, 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 Velocity points expire if you do not redeem or earn a point on your account in 24 months. And unfortunately, not all activity qualifies toward extending the validity of your points. Here are the full details of how Virgin Australia Velocity points expire.

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?

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.

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.