From 17 October 2024 we’re releasing one million additional Virgin Australia Domestic Reward Seats* available to book from today until 20 October 2024, for selected travel dates.
Terms and conditions:
*Between 6:00am AEST 17 October 2024 and 11:59pm AEST 20 October 2024 (unless sold out prior), Velocity will make available one million additional Virgin Australia Economy Domestic Reward Seats for redemption at Velocity’s new and existing Points pricing and for travel between 17 October 2024 and 30 June 2025 (Sale Offer). For the most up to date pricing, please visit www.velocityfrequentflyer.com for details. The Sale Offer is subject to availability and does not include Business Class, international travel, or codeshare services marketed or operated by partner airlines. There is no limit on the number of times this Sale Offer can be redeemed. All bookings must be made through the Virgin Australia website and are subject to the Reward Seats terms and conditions. Visit the Velocity Reward Seat fare rules for more information. Velocity Membership terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions at www.virginaustralia.com.
1. From 17 October 2024, Velocity is reducing all lead-in base fare Reward Seat prices for new one-way domestic economy class Reward Seat bookings on Virgin Australia. In addition to the Velocity Points price, taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable. For more information on the pricing, see website for details. The quoted domestic redemption fare is the lowest base fare Reward Seat pricing available from 17 October 2024 onwards. Points value for the quoted domestic redemption fares is based on Sydney to Melbourne domestic one-way Economy Reward Seat fare with Virgin Australia and must be booked on the Virgin Australia website and selecting “Use Points”. Taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable in addition to Velocity Points redeemed. Carrier charges apply for Reward Seat bookings on flights operated by Virgin Australia. Price may vary until ticketed. Reward Seats and associated charges are not eligible for Points earn. Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Payment surcharge may apply. You can change or get a refund for your booking by paying a fee and any fare difference, at least 24 hours before scheduled departure. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. View the Velocity Reward Seat fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and conditions may apply to these flights. Full terms and conditions at velocityfrequentflyer.com.
2. From 21 January 2025, the base fare for non-lead-in Reward Seat prices for Domestic and the base fare for Short-Haul International bookings available on new one-way domestic economy class Reward Seat bookings on Virgin Australia are changing. In addition to the Velocity Points price, taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable. For more information on the pricing, see website for details. View the Velocity Reward Seat fare rule or more information.
3. Any voluntary changes (by you) to Reward Seats ticketed up to 20 January 2025 will, from 21 January 2025 require cancellation and refund (if applicable) of the original ticket. Any new International Partner Airline Reward Seat ticketed from 21 January 2025 will be according to the new Points redemption table.
4. 'Base Points' refers to the minimum number of Points that can be earned by a Red member when flying with Virgin Australia. If the flight is booked as a Virgin Australia Itinerary, then the Base Points earn amount will be calculated using the 'Points per dollar spent on the All-Inclusive Fare' method at a rate of 5 Base Points per dollar spent for bookings made before 2 April 2025 and at a rate of 4 Points per dollar spent for bookings made on or after 2 April 2025. 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 or Carbon Offset. If the Virgin Australia flight is booked in conjunction with another flight (or flights) on any other airline on a joint itinerary, then the Base Points amount will be calculated using the 'fare type originally purchased, and the miles flown as part of the Virgin Australia flight' method at the rates outlined on the table on the Virgin Australia partner page on the Velocity Frequent Flyer website.
5. From 2 April 2025, Velocity members that have earned Points from spending with an eligible Velocity Points earning credit card within the 12 months prior to flying with Virgin Australia or Link Airways will earn 5 Base Points per $1 spent on the All-Inclusive Fare when flying on a Virgin Australia operated flight with a VA flight number, or a Link Airways operated flight with a VA flight number (VA). The ‘ Base Points’ refers to the minimum number of Points that can be earned by a Red member when flying with Virgin Australia. 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 or Carbon Offset. As at 17 October 2024, the Velocity Credit Cards that are eligible to earn 5 Base Points per $1 spent on the All-Inclusive Fare earn include: 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.
6. Velocity members earn Base Points calculated using the 'Points per dollar spent on the All-Inclusive Fare' method at a rate of 5 Base Points per dollar spent for bookings made before 2 April 2025 and at a rate of 4 Base Points per dollar spent for bookings made on or after 2 April 2025, when flying with Virgin Australia booked as a Virgin Australia Itinerary. 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 or Carbon Offset. Members with Silver Status and above receive a Points Bonus on top of the Base Points earned for all fare types except Economy Lite. Silver members receive a 50% Points bonus, Gold and Forever Gold members receive a 75% Points bonus, and Platinum and Platinum Plus members receive a 100% Points Bonus on top of the Base Points earned.