Air New Zealand

^{Terms and Conditions} 

^{1. For bookings made before 2 April 2025, Velocity members can earn 5 Velocity Points per AUD$1 spent on the All-Inclusive Fare purchased for eligible flights operated by Air New Zealand with a VA flight number. For bookings made on or after 2 April 2025, Velocity members can earn 4 Velocity Points per AUD$1 spent on the All-Inclusive Fare purchased for eligible flights operated by Air New Zealand with a VA flight number.}

^{The All-Inclusive Fare refers to the total amount a member pays for flying that includes the base airfare, taxes (including GST), fees and carrier charges, and excludes any spend on ‘Flight Extras’ including Economy X Upgrades, Extra Baggage Allowance, Preferred Seating and Carbon Offset.}  

^{A Velocity membership number must be added to the booking to earn Points, and the name on the booking must match the name on the Velocity membership. Reward Seat bookings and bookings on charter services will not earn Velocity Points. Velocity Points will be earned at the rate of the original fare class booked where members choose to upgrade their fares using Velocity Points or through a complimentary upgrade.}

^{2. In addition to standard Velocity Points earn, Silver, Gold and Platinum Velocity members can earn Tier Bonus Points when flying on Economy Choice, Economy Flex or Business class fares on eligible flights operated by Air New Zealand with a VA flight number. Tier Bonus Points refers to the  additional number of Points (beyond the standard Velocity Points earn) that can be earned by a Silver, Gold or Platinum member when flying on eligible flights, which will be equivalent to a proportion of the standard Velocity Points earned, depending on the applicable Tier Bonus rate (50% for Silver, 75% for Gold and 100% for Platinum).} 

^{3. Members will earn 4 Velocity Points per dollar spent for bookings made on or after 2 April 2025 on eligible flights marketed and operated by Virgin Australia or marketed by Virgin Australia and operated by Air New Zealand (with a VA flight number) (Eligible Flight) calculated using the 'Points per dollar spent on the All-Inclusive Fare'. The ‘All Inclusive Fare’ includes base fare, taxes (including GST), fees and carrier charges and excludes seat selection purchase and other extras, such as Economy X, Preferred Seating, Baggage Allowance and Carbon Offset. Members that have earned with an eligible Velocity Points direct earning credit card within 12 months of the date of their Eligible Flight will earn 5 Velocity Points per dollar spent for bookings made for Eligible Flights on or after 2 April 2025 calculated using the 'Points per dollar spent on the All-Inclusive Fare'. As at 17 October 2024, the eligible Velocity Points direct earning credit cards are: American Express Velocity Gold Card, American Express Velocity Escape Card, American Express Velocity Platinum Card, American Express Velocity Business Card, Bank of Queensland Signature Velocity Card, Bank of Queensland Specialist Platinum Velocity Card, Westpac Altitude Mastercard Platinum, Westpac Altitude Mastercard Black, Virgin Money Virgin Australia Velocity Flyer Card and, Virgin Money Virgin Australia Velocity High Flyer Card. This list is subject to change at Velocity’s discretion.}

^{4. Status Credits cannot be earned on all fare types when flying on Air New Zealand. Status Credits can only be earned on Air New Zealand operated flights with a Virgin Australia flight number (VA).Status Credits accrual is based on single flight segments that consist of individual flight numbers. An itinerary that involves a change in aircraft but retains the same flight number is considered a single flight segment. An itinerary that consists of a change in flight numbers, even if the same aircraft is used for the entire itinerary, is considered two flight segments.}

^{As of 2 April 2025, Velocity members will earn Status Credits on Air New Zealand operated flights with a Virgin Australia flight number (VA)  based on fare type and the total fare price paid. Velocity members will earn 1 Status Credit per $12 spent on Virgin Australia marketed Choice, Flex and Business Fares inclusive of GST.  Status Credits will be rounded up to the nearest Status Credit. Velocity membership and Status Credit earn are subject to the Member Terms and Conditions, as amended from time to time. Your Status Credit balance may go up or down on a daily basis as credits are earned or expired. To view your up to date balance visit My Velocity [HS1]}

^{5.  Up until, 30 September 2025, where a member travels on Air New Zealand operated flights with a Virgin Australia flight number (VA) each Flight Sector will be considered an Eligible Sector.  From 1 October 2025, Eligible Sectors will no longer be required to upgrade or maintain your Status level. To be eligible to upgrade into Silver, Gold, and Platinum Status, members must have the required number of Status Credits in their Status Credit balance earned during the previous 365 days, with at least 50% of the Status Credits in their balance earned on Virgin Australia marketed flights flown by the member. To be eligible to maintain Silver, Gold, and Platinum Status, members must have the required Status Credits in their Status Credit balance earned during their Benefit Period, with at least 50% of the Status Credits in their balance earned on Virgin Australia marketed flights flown by the member. Status Credits earned through Partner Airline marketed flights, Family Pooling, Flybuys, eligible Velocity Points earning credit cards or with any other partners will not count towards the minimum balance of Status Credits required to be earned on Virgin Australia marketed flights flown by the member. Status Credits transferred to a beneficiary through Family Pooling are not earned by the contributor and do not form part of the contributor’s Status Credit balance. For more information on how many Status Credits are required, click here. Your Status Credit balance may go up or down on a daily basis as credits are earned or expire. To view your balance, visit My Velocity.}  

^{6.   The quoted minimum points required to be redeemed when using Points + Pay and associated  fare reduction amount (in AUD) are correct as at 17 October 2014 and are subject to change a the discretion of Velocity Frequent Flyer.}

^{Terms and Conditions} 

^{1. For bookings made before 2 April 2025, Velocity members can earn 5 Velocity Points per AUD$1 spent on the All-Inclusive Fare purchased for eligible flights operated by Air New Zealand with a VA flight number. For bookings made on or after 2 April 2025, Velocity members can earn 4 Velocity Points per AUD$1 spent on the All-Inclusive Fare purchased for eligible flights operated by Air New Zealand with a VA flight number.}

^{The All-Inclusive Fare refers to the total amount a member pays for flying that includes the base airfare, taxes (including GST), fees and carrier charges, and excludes any spend on ‘Flight Extras’ including Economy X Upgrades, Extra Baggage Allowance, Preferred Seating and Carbon Offset.}  

^{A Velocity membership number must be added to the booking to earn Points, and the name on the booking must match the name on the Velocity membership. Reward Seat bookings and bookings on charter services will not earn Velocity Points. Velocity Points will be earned at the rate of the original fare class booked where members choose to upgrade their fares using Velocity Points or through a complimentary upgrade.}

^{2. In addition to standard Velocity Points earn, Silver, Gold and Platinum Velocity members can earn Tier Bonus Points when flying on Economy Choice, Economy Flex or Business class fares on eligible flights operated by Air New Zealand with a VA flight number. Tier Bonus Points refers to the  additional number of Points (beyond the standard Velocity Points earn) that can be earned by a Silver, Gold or Platinum member when flying on eligible flights, which will be equivalent to a proportion of the standard Velocity Points earned, depending on the applicable Tier Bonus rate (50% for Silver, 75% for Gold and 100% for Platinum).} 

^{3. Members will earn 4 Velocity Points per dollar spent for bookings made on or after 2 April 2025 on eligible flights marketed and operated by Virgin Australia or marketed by Virgin Australia and operated by Air New Zealand (with a VA flight number) (Eligible Flight) calculated using the 'Points per dollar spent on the All-Inclusive Fare'. The ‘All Inclusive Fare’ includes base fare, taxes (including GST), fees and carrier charges and excludes seat selection purchase and other extras, such as Economy X, Preferred Seating, Baggage Allowance and Carbon Offset. Members that have earned with an eligible Velocity Points direct earning credit card within 12 months of the date of their Eligible Flight will earn 5 Velocity Points per dollar spent for bookings made for Eligible Flights on or after 2 April 2025 calculated using the 'Points per dollar spent on the All-Inclusive Fare'. As at 17 October 2024, the eligible Velocity Points direct earning credit cards are: American Express Velocity Gold Card, American Express Velocity Escape Card, American Express Velocity Platinum Card, American Express Velocity Business Card, Bank of Queensland Signature Velocity Card, Bank of Queensland Specialist Platinum Velocity Card, Westpac Altitude Mastercard Platinum, Westpac Altitude Mastercard Black, Virgin Money Virgin Australia Velocity Flyer Card and, Virgin Money Virgin Australia Velocity High Flyer Card. This list is subject to change at Velocity’s discretion.}

^{4. Status Credits cannot be earned on all fare types when flying on Air New Zealand. Status Credits can only be earned on Air New Zealand operated flights with a Virgin Australia flight number (VA).Status Credits accrual is based on single flight segments that consist of individual flight numbers. An itinerary that involves a change in aircraft but retains the same flight number is considered a single flight segment. An itinerary that consists of a change in flight numbers, even if the same aircraft is used for the entire itinerary, is considered two flight segments.}

^{As of 2 April 2025, Velocity members will earn Status Credits on Air New Zealand operated flights with a Virgin Australia flight number (VA)  based on fare type and the total fare price paid. Velocity members will earn 1 Status Credit per $12 spent on Virgin Australia marketed Choice, Flex and Business Fares inclusive of GST.  Status Credits will be rounded up to the nearest Status Credit. Velocity membership and Status Credit earn are subject to the Member Terms and Conditions, as amended from time to time. Your Status Credit balance may go up or down on a daily basis as credits are earned or expired. To view your up to date balance visit My Velocity [HS1]}

^{5.  Up until, 30 September 2025, where a member travels on Air New Zealand operated flights with a Virgin Australia flight number (VA) each Flight Sector will be considered an Eligible Sector.  From 1 October 2025, Eligible Sectors will no longer be required to upgrade or maintain your Status level. To be eligible to upgrade into Silver, Gold, and Platinum Status, members must have the required number of Status Credits in their Status Credit balance earned during the previous 365 days, with at least 50% of the Status Credits in their balance earned on Virgin Australia marketed flights flown by the member. To be eligible to maintain Silver, Gold, and Platinum Status, members must have the required Status Credits in their Status Credit balance earned during their Benefit Period, with at least 50% of the Status Credits in their balance earned on Virgin Australia marketed flights flown by the member. Status Credits earned through Partner Airline marketed flights, Family Pooling, Flybuys, eligible Velocity Points earning credit cards or with any other partners will not count towards the minimum balance of Status Credits required to be earned on Virgin Australia marketed flights flown by the member. Status Credits transferred to a beneficiary through Family Pooling are not earned by the contributor and do not form part of the contributor’s Status Credit balance. For more information on how many Status Credits are required, click here. Your Status Credit balance may go up or down on a daily basis as credits are earned or expire. To view your balance, visit My Velocity.}  

^{6.   The quoted minimum points required to be redeemed when using Points + Pay and associated  fare reduction amount (in AUD) are correct as at 17 October 2014 and are subject to change a the discretion of Velocity Frequent Flyer.}

^{Terms and Conditions} 

^{1. For bookings made before 2 April 2025, Velocity members can earn 5 Velocity Points per AUD$1 spent on the All-Inclusive Fare purchased for eligible flights operated by Air New Zealand with a VA flight number. For bookings made on or after 2 April 2025, Velocity members can earn 4 Velocity Points per AUD$1 spent on the All-Inclusive Fare purchased for eligible flights operated by Air New Zealand with a VA flight number.}

^{The All-Inclusive Fare refers to the total amount a member pays for flying that includes the base airfare, taxes (including GST), fees and carrier charges, and excludes any spend on ‘Flight Extras’ including Economy X Upgrades, Extra Baggage Allowance, Preferred Seating and Carbon Offset.}  

^{A Velocity membership number must be added to the booking to earn Points, and the name on the booking must match the name on the Velocity membership. Reward Seat bookings and bookings on charter services will not earn Velocity Points. Velocity Points will be earned at the rate of the original fare class booked where members choose to upgrade their fares using Velocity Points or through a complimentary upgrade.}

^{2. In addition to standard Velocity Points earn, Silver, Gold and Platinum Velocity members can earn Tier Bonus Points when flying on Economy Choice, Economy Flex or Business class fares on eligible flights operated by Air New Zealand with a VA flight number. Tier Bonus Points refers to the  additional number of Points (beyond the standard Velocity Points earn) that can be earned by a Silver, Gold or Platinum member when flying on eligible flights, which will be equivalent to a proportion of the standard Velocity Points earned, depending on the applicable Tier Bonus rate (50% for Silver, 75% for Gold and 100% for Platinum).} 

^{3. Members will earn 4 Velocity Points per dollar spent for bookings made on or after 2 April 2025 on eligible flights marketed and operated by Virgin Australia or marketed by Virgin Australia and operated by Air New Zealand (with a VA flight number) (Eligible Flight) calculated using the 'Points per dollar spent on the All-Inclusive Fare'. The ‘All Inclusive Fare’ includes base fare, taxes (including GST), fees and carrier charges and excludes seat selection purchase and other extras, such as Economy X, Preferred Seating, Baggage Allowance and Carbon Offset. Members that have earned with an eligible Velocity Points direct earning credit card within 12 months of the date of their Eligible Flight will earn 5 Velocity Points per dollar spent for bookings made for Eligible Flights on or after 2 April 2025 calculated using the 'Points per dollar spent on the All-Inclusive Fare'. As at 17 October 2024, the eligible Velocity Points direct earning credit cards are: American Express Velocity Gold Card, American Express Velocity Escape Card, American Express Velocity Platinum Card, American Express Velocity Business Card, Bank of Queensland Signature Velocity Card, Bank of Queensland Specialist Platinum Velocity Card, Westpac Altitude Mastercard Platinum, Westpac Altitude Mastercard Black, Virgin Money Virgin Australia Velocity Flyer Card and, Virgin Money Virgin Australia Velocity High Flyer Card. This list is subject to change at Velocity’s discretion.}

^{4. Status Credits cannot be earned on all fare types when flying on Air New Zealand. Status Credits can only be earned on Air New Zealand operated flights with a Virgin Australia flight number (VA).Status Credits accrual is based on single flight segments that consist of individual flight numbers. An itinerary that involves a change in aircraft but retains the same flight number is considered a single flight segment. An itinerary that consists of a change in flight numbers, even if the same aircraft is used for the entire itinerary, is considered two flight segments.}

^{As of 2 April 2025, Velocity members will earn Status Credits on Air New Zealand operated flights with a Virgin Australia flight number (VA)  based on fare type and the total fare price paid. Velocity members will earn 1 Status Credit per $12 spent on Virgin Australia marketed Choice, Flex and Business Fares inclusive of GST.  Status Credits will be rounded up to the nearest Status Credit. Velocity membership and Status Credit earn are subject to the Member Terms and Conditions, as amended from time to time. Your Status Credit balance may go up or down on a daily basis as credits are earned or expired. To view your up to date balance visit My Velocity [HS1]}

^{5.  Up until, 30 September 2025, where a member travels on Air New Zealand operated flights with a Virgin Australia flight number (VA) each Flight Sector will be considered an Eligible Sector.  From 1 October 2025, Eligible Sectors will no longer be required to upgrade or maintain your Status level. To be eligible to upgrade into Silver, Gold, and Platinum Status, members must have the required number of Status Credits in their Status Credit balance earned during the previous 365 days, with at least 50% of the Status Credits in their balance earned on Virgin Australia marketed flights flown by the member. To be eligible to maintain Silver, Gold, and Platinum Status, members must have the required Status Credits in their Status Credit balance earned during their Benefit Period, with at least 50% of the Status Credits in their balance earned on Virgin Australia marketed flights flown by the member. Status Credits earned through Partner Airline marketed flights, Family Pooling, Flybuys, eligible Velocity Points earning credit cards or with any other partners will not count towards the minimum balance of Status Credits required to be earned on Virgin Australia marketed flights flown by the member. Status Credits transferred to a beneficiary through Family Pooling are not earned by the contributor and do not form part of the contributor’s Status Credit balance. For more information on how many Status Credits are required, click here. Your Status Credit balance may go up or down on a daily basis as credits are earned or expire. To view your balance, visit My Velocity.}  

^{6.   The quoted minimum points required to be redeemed when using Points + Pay and associated  fare reduction amount (in AUD) are correct as at 17 October 2014 and are subject to change a the discretion of Velocity Frequent Flyer.}

Air New Zealand Terms and Conditions

1. Air New Zealand Business Discounts: As of the 5^th of December 2024, the following discounts apply to the Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia base fares (which excludes surcharges, fees, carrier charges and taxes) of Eligible Flights:

• Business Fares:
  • VA Fare Classes J and C: 6% 
  • VA Fare Class D: 0%
• Economy Fares:
  • VA Fare Classes Y, B, W, H, K, E, N, V, P: 3% 
  • VA Fare Class Q, T, I, S: 0%

The Air New Zealand Business Discounts are applicable on the base fare only, and are subject to change without prior notice. Please check the Virgin Australia Business Flyer website for current discount levels. The Air New Zealand Business Discount is only applicable when an Eligible Flight is booked through an Eligible Booking Channel and is not available through the public Virgin Australia or Air New Zealand website.

The Air New Zealand Business Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount and cannot be combined with any other Unpublished Fare or Promotional Fare unless otherwise stated. The Air New Zealand Business Discounts do not apply to any bookings made via the Virgin Australia conference and group travel area, sale fares or other tactical fares offered from time to time, and bookings for children and infants. If you have any questions regarding the application of Air New Zealand Business Discounts, please contact the Virgin Australia Business Flyer team. Virgin Australia Business Flyer Terms and Conditions apply. Subject to availability at time of booking.

“Eligible Booking Channel” is: 1. the Virgin Australia Business Flyer Booking Portal; 2. the Virgin Australia Business Flyer member’s nominated Travel Management Company (TMC) or registered travel agent; and 3. the Guest Contact Centre. If your TMC or travel agent is not registered to process the Air New Zealand Business Discounts, please instruct your TMC or travel agent to contact the Virgin Australia Business Flyer team at businessflyer@virginaustralia.com. 

“Eligible Flights” are Virgin Australia marketed and Air New Zealand operated flights (with a VA flight number) booked by a Member.

“Member” is a person that is a Virgin Australia Business Flyer member.

“Promotional Fare” means a fare that is available for a limited period only and which is not part of the standard fare which are publicly visible.

“Unpublished Fare” means a fare not generally made available to the public. This includes (but is not limited to) Promotional Fares and fares that have been combined with another service, e.g. hotel accommodation as part of a package.

2. Air New Zealand Business Points Earn: Members will earn Velocity Points (Points) when flying on eligible fares (excludes fares booked in fare classes X, Z and G) on Eligible Flights  booked via an Eligible Booking Channel as follows: 

• Tier 1: 1 Point per AUD $1 spent on an eligible fare
• Tier 2: 1.5 Points per AUD $1 spent on an eligible fare
• Tier 3: 2 Points per AUD $1 spent on an eligible fare

Please note that Points cannot be earned on certain fees or charges (e.g. baggage charges and credit card surcharges). Members travelling on upgraded fares that were purchased with Points or by bidding for an upgrade will earn as per the rules of the original fare class purchased. Please note that Members can earn up to 1,000,000 Points per annum for travel on flights marketed and operated by Virgin Australia or flights marketed by Virgin Australia and operated by eligible international partner airlines (with a VA flight number) (including Air New Zealand) based on the rolling 12-month period from when the Member joins Virgin Australia Business Flyer. 

Membership and Points earn is subject to the Virgin Australia Business Flyer Terms and Conditions and Velocity Frequent Flyer Terms and Conditions, and any changes to the Member benefits and program features, including Points earn for eligible travel on flights operated by Air New Zealand, will be governed by those Terms and Conditions. Velocity collects and handles your personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy, and Virgin Australia Business Flyer collects and handles your personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

Earn rates are correct as of the 5^th of December 2024 and are subject to change. Flights are governed by the operating carrier's terms and conditions, which can be viewed on the operating carrier's website. Members travelling on upgraded fares purchased with Points or any other subsidised means of upgrades on Virgin Australia or our international partner airlines will earn Points based on originally purchased fare classes. If paying for an upgrade with the international partner airline, the airline partner may re-issue the ticket without a VA flight code/the ticket may no longer start with 795, and the Member may no longer be eligible for Points earn. Check the Virgin Australia Business Flyer Terms and Conditions and Velocity Membership Terms and Conditions for details about earning Points.

3. Velocity Frequent Flyer Points Earn: If the individual flying with Virgin Australia or an international partner airline is a Velocity Frequent Flyer member, they may also earn Points on Eligible Flights in accordance with the Velocity Membership Terms and Conditions.

4. Points Transfer: Virgin Australia Business Flyer account administrators can transfer Points earned by the Member to a Velocity Frequent Flyer member, provided that (a) there is a minimum of 3,000 Points per transfer; and (b) the Velocity Frequent Flyer member transferee is directly employed or contracted by the Member.

*Virgin Australia Business Flyer membership is available to businesses with an active ABN/ACN and an Australian business address that spend less than $300K per annum on flights with Virgin Australia. The business cannot be a travel agent, travel management company, travel wholesaler, air travel consolidator or anyone re-selling air travel. For more information please see the Virgin Australia Business Flyer Terms and Conditions.