Use promo code AMX19 to get 5%-30% off selected Virgin Australia flights.
Book between 18 March 2019 and 31 March 2019, for travel until 12/02/2020.
Technically the offer is for AMEX cardholders only, but it seems that anyone can use the code.
How exactly does one find these fares?
I was able to find and book many flights over the Easter break between Sydney and Brisbane outside the blackout period. The following restrictions apply:
21 days Advance Booking conditions apply. Travel blackout periods apply from 18/04/2019 to 22/04/2019, and 21/12/2019 to 29/12/2019.
Ah no wonder, they are blocking the busy Easter break flights. Typical.
Domestic flights only?
From my email
Just for being an American Express Velocity Card Member, you can get up to 30% off selected domestic and up to 25% off selected international Virgin Australia operated flights*. This includes Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class.
Full offer terms:
OFFER TERMS
Fulfillment of this offer is the sole responsibility of Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd. For full offer terms and conditions click here.
To be eligible for this offer you must (1) be an American Express Velocity Platinum, American Express Velocity Gold, American Express Velocity Escape or American Express Velocity Business Card Member; (2) book an eligible fare at www.virginaustralia.com/amexoffer with your eligible American Express Velocity Card using promo code AMX19 (“Promo Code”) between 12:01am AEDT 18/03/2019 and 11:59am AEDT 31/03/2019 inclusive (“Promotional Period”); and (3) enter a valid Velocity membership number at the time of booking. Velocity membership Terms and Conditions apply.
Promo Code applies to eligible fares during the Promotional Period, unless sold out prior, for travel completed by 12/02/2020. 21 days Advance Booking conditions apply. Travel blackout periods apply from 18/04/2019 to 22/04/2019, and 21/12/2019 to 29/12/2019.
Eligible fares are limited to Virgin Australia operated and marketed flights only. For further detail on the discounts applied to eligible Virgin Australia fare classes, view the full Terms and Conditions.
Promo Code will only apply the discount to eligible Virgin Australia fare classes.
The discount applies to year-round fares (not sale fares) and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion. The discount applies to the base fare only and does not apply to fees and taxes. Promo Code is applied automatically at the time of booking after entering the Promo Code in the 'Book a Flight' section of www.virginaustralia.com/amexoffer.
Subject to Availability. Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights.
Price may vary until ticketed.
All payments made by debit/credit card are subject to a payment surcharge.
Changes and cancellations may be made by paying the applicable fare difference. Depending on your fare type, a fee may be payable for changing or cancelling your booking. See Virgin Australia's Fees and Surcharges for details. Name changes are not permitted. There may be restrictions on your ability to get a refund under the fare rules for your flight, but you may be entitled to a refund under the Australian Consumer Law in certain circumstances, check your fare rules for more information.
I just did some dummy checks, it seems there is hardly any discount for LA route. The cheapest discount I could get was $40 off $996 making it $956. No deal for me.
5% for discount economy checks out here.
Just checked a couple routes - and the fares are EXACTLY the same with and without the discount codes - so not sure where the discount routes actually are?
Damn, just after I booked J to Fiji
Don’t worry you haven’t missed much … max 10% on economy fares…
J is business class, might find better pricing.
Oh my… you are right. I skimmed straight past the J!!!
My condolences James!
I checked about 5 routes (domestic and international) and couldn't find any change in price.
There's a table at the bottom with the discounts.
Couldn't find anything for flights I was interested in, unfortunately.
at the bottom of where?
Hi thepointspro, can I see some evidence of your professional credentials?
Hi there. Not sure what you mean?
Sounds alright, though kills it for me that it's through a dedicated website and therefore can't use our AMEX Travel Vouchers/points.
On the booking page, scroll down a bit further….
Only 5% discount on cheap economy fares, 10% for full fare economy.
Business pushes into the 25% and 30% discounts.
I hate when I get these emails and simply get disappointed
I looked at Premium and business for the dates 16/7-23/7, there was exactly no difference between any of the fares? Whether I was logged in or not made no difference, or used the promo code or not
Where were you flying to/from Diana?
Sorry missed this - MEL-LAX
Cool. Yeah there's no difference in fares for premium/biz on those dates.
If you search your dates for economy, you'll see the LAX-MEL leg has a small discount. You'll see the 'Promo' written about the price.
No discount on redemption flights?
It's not all flights - it says selected flights.
I just checked some Sydney - Melbourne return flights in January 2020. Some of the flights are discounted, some aren't.
Just keep an eye out for the 'Promo' icon above the fare when you're comparing the flight times…
Can anyone find any fares that have any discounts? I can't seem to find anything …