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Double Velocity Status Credits on Virgin Australia Flights (Fly by 31/12/2023) @ Velocity Frequent Flyer (Activation Required)

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Double Velocity Status Credits on Virgin Australia Flights (Fly by 31/12/2023) @ Velocity Frequent Flyer (Activation Required)
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theoracle30 on 23/10/2023 - 17:19 velocityfrequentflyer.com (2805 clicks)
Last edited 23/10/2023 - 20:17 by 1 other user

Double status credits on Virgin flights start from tomorrow. Details on Point Hacks.

Edit: Thanks to kc7 for the direct link

From the article:

  • Activate the offer from 24 October to 30 October 2023 (we’ll update the button with the link when it’s live).

  • Book an eligible Virgin Australia flight (operated by Virgin Australia, with a VA flight number, which normally earns Status Credits) by 30 October 2023. Reward seat bookings are not included. Flight bookings made by travel agents and third-party websites are eligible if the flights meet all the above criteria.

  • Travel by 31 December 2023

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  • zbc on 23/10/2023 - 17:30

    Don't need it this time around, as I'll retain my Platinum in a canter, but still pissed over having just booked a trip last week…

    • donotuse on 23/10/2023 - 17:58

      can't you cancel and rebook?

      • gimmedealspls on 23/10/2023 - 18:01

        You can but most fare types involve a "fee"

    • cerealsmok3r on 23/10/2023 - 18:18

      Yeah same lol. How did you get platinum if you don’t mind me asking?

      • zbc on 23/10/2023 - 18:28
        +2

        Attained it on a big international trip pre Covid. Got extended multiple times while borders were shut.

        Now I just fly one short haul domestic sector repeatedly, one to two round trips per month. Usually in Choice, but when double status comes along I occasionally book Business to maximise the boost.

      • Serathis on 24/10/2023 - 12:35

        Also helps if you are flying with a partner and you can status pool.

        Status Pool + Double Status Credit = EZ Platinum

  • PaperplaneXXX on 23/10/2023 - 17:33

    incredible!! so needed to retain my Gold

  • gimmedealspls on 23/10/2023 - 17:46
    +5

    Short travel period :(

    • anonymous_coward on 23/10/2023 - 21:25
      +3

      Yes the most recent DSC offer had the same travel by date. This one should have something like March 2024 at least.

      • bend95 on 24/10/2023 - 13:15

        I think it’s intentional. VA has also ran a number of sale/cashrewards promo specifically targeting the period before EOY. It’s either they’ve over estimated so have more empty seats than they’d liked or a move to shore up the balance sheet for that all important IPO.

  • jeppetto367 on 23/10/2023 - 17:51
    +20

    Wish VA would introduce lifetime status. I've already got enough status credits to retain Platinum until March 2025, but lifetime status would tempt me to book more flights during these offers.

    • PaperplaneXXX on 23/10/2023 - 18:01

      agree good point

    • dealsandstuff on 23/10/2023 - 23:40

      You got a much better reaction here than you did on your same comment on executive traveller!

      • jeppetto367 on 24/10/2023 - 08:08
        +1

        Yeah it's super interesting the difference!

  • linkindan on 23/10/2023 - 18:03

    It’d be nice if they’d refunded the flights they cancelled instead of giving me credits I can’t use

    • quick-dry on 23/10/2023 - 22:46

      and credits that can't be upgraded using our platinum upgrades either - found that out on a recent booking, "future flight credits" have to be upgraded to Flex first, even though a Choice booked with regular funds can be upgraded using the platinum upgrades. (especially annoying as pre-administration I'd been trying to get the refund I was owed since VA had cancelled the flight for commercial reasons, it was low flyer volume, not border closure related)

  • bargaingalor3 on 23/10/2023 - 18:04

    When is the next velocity transfer bonus points incentive?I thought it's Oct

    • sacs2k1 on 23/10/2023 - 18:34
      +1

      Usually May and November

    • 1bargain on 24/10/2023 - 14:50

      What is this about and is it a really good deal?

  • kc7 on 23/10/2023 - 19:59
    +3

    This is the link, offer starts tomorrow.
    https://www.velocityfrequentflyer.com/offer?promo_code=DBLSC…

    • theoracle30 on 23/10/2023 - 20:17
      +1

      Thanks, updated the offer with the link

  • atlas on 23/10/2023 - 20:15
    +1

    Hopefully can rebook my work trip

  • ninnypoop on 23/10/2023 - 20:39

    Can you use an existing booking if travelling during the promotion period?

    • theoracle30 on 23/10/2023 - 21:01

      No, it'll have to be a new booking

  • asbindia on 23/10/2023 - 21:02

    Any ideas for a Status Run?

    • Jetkuma on 23/10/2023 - 21:19
      +2

      Depends on your location. However, Sydney/Mel have X to a BNE - CNS - BNE - X in business. That's a total 540 status credit with 4 sectors for about 1.5k. This would automatically qualify for Gold. That's in my opinion sweet spot. Platinum is not worth it since you only get free economy X seats, upgrade to business (rarely available due to only 8 seats available on most of their flights), and fly early.

      • asbindia on 23/10/2023 - 21:22

        Nice… yeah based in BNE … looking at a few options to top up I guess, the Wifey is Gold and has enough before the review period… Just wondering if its worth it to do a couple of runs for Plat!

        • Mamba Mentality on 24/10/2023 - 08:47

          From what I read from BNE, the anecdotes that I've seen online is business on:

          BNE-> SYD/MEL —> ADL/Hobart/Launceston

          If you have time, maybe departing from OOL could potentially be cheaper depending on day and time.

      • zbc on 23/10/2023 - 21:32

        Fly ahead is totally worth it IMO. It allows you to book a relatively cheap Choice fare late in the day, and then fly an earlier flight they would have charged more for.

        Of course nothing is guaranteed, and it won't work at peak times such as long weekends, but I have been known to fly ahead by 8 to 10 hours with no questions asked.

        • asbindia on 23/10/2023 - 23:32

          Hahaha Agreed, Esp if you are traveling with the Fam… Even though Plat can only fly ahead with 4 compainions, just recently I got a Fly Ahead from Cairns for 6 of us… I think we saved nearly 1k 😂

          Status run ideas?

        • Corgsta on 24/10/2023 - 10:21

          On a choice fare? I’ve been knocked back on that at the standard check in counter, but I haven’t yet tried at the lounge. I have gold status.

          • asbindia on 24/10/2023 - 13:53
            +1

            @Corgsta: Call them … I mean, Check in counter has worked for me as well… but I call them and get to move it before I head to the airport

      • mactos on 23/10/2023 - 23:42

        Fly ahead is good. I've got this even when I dropped back to Gold though.
        They need to increase the premium entry hours.
        Business upgrades with platinum are almost unusable. At the time they are available usually the business fare is cheaper than the flex fare required to purchase before upgrade.

        • Wandersen on 24/10/2023 - 07:43

          With gold you can’t fly ahead on a choice fare, only flex.

          • asbindia on 24/10/2023 - 13:54

            @Wandersen: AH… thats a stupid feature from VA… I mean if you're flying flex you can change your tickets for free anyways.

        • asbindia on 24/10/2023 - 13:57

          You can now upgrade to Business from a choice fare for a limited time… Hopefully they make it a permanent thing

          Limited time offer: From 27 September 2023 until 31 March 2024, members can request to upgrade using their complimentary UpgradeMe benefit when flying on a Choice fare. When upgrading from a Choice fare, two upgrade credits are required on flights up to 1,000 miles, and four upgrade credits are required on flights above that are 1,001+ miles

          • Corgsta on 24/10/2023 - 19:57

            @asbindia: Interesting, how do you do this? Through the VA app or?

            • asbindia on 24/10/2023 - 21:09

              @Corgsta: Nah, you've got to call them … before you do that ensure there are Business Reward Seats available… they will only upgrade you if there are Business Rewards Seats

              • Corgsta on 24/10/2023 - 21:14

                @asbindia: Thanks. Sounds like they like talking to their customers!

                • asbindia on 24/10/2023 - 21:20

                  @Corgsta: Hahaahaha dont remind me about the email's I have sent… I think 3 years in a row I have had at least 2 upgrades expire

  • diazepam on 23/10/2023 - 23:41
    +1

    Anyone with any idea status run of ~250 from Melbourne? Thanks haha

    • b0b0 on 24/10/2023 - 12:04

      A comment above suggested Sydney/Mel to CNS with BNE stopover in business can earn 540 status credit

      May be just do half of the above (eg. return flight in economy instead of business)

  • bargainperson on 24/10/2023 - 00:25
    +1

    "Oops, an error occurred while processing your request. Please try again"

    • UrMumsOnlyFan on 24/10/2023 - 07:14

      Perhaps it was a daylight savings time issue. Working now anyway.

  • atlas on 24/10/2023 - 01:28

    Offer activated

  • bert999 on 24/10/2023 - 08:32

    With QFF not being the same as it was pre-COVID, this is a really good option for a status run!

  • JMizzlin on 24/10/2023 - 09:45

    My review date is the 28th of October and I need 14 credits to maintain my status.

    Do I need to actually fly by the 28th or can I book for later? Is there any other way to earn 14 points?

    • theoracle30 on 24/10/2023 - 10:25
      +1

      You need to fly within 4 days time!

  • TheBoneSetter on 24/10/2023 - 11:06

    Does anyone know if flights booked through the biz portal are eligible?

  • 1bargain on 24/10/2023 - 15:04

    My partner recently received 250 SC for signing up credit card. Do you know if they will have something like this soon? He’s only flying for business and not interested in or have time for a status run. He can almost get to platinum but the points are expiring soon. Would love to get platinum.

    • asbindia on 24/10/2023 - 21:57
      +1

      Its not just the SC's its the Eligible Sectors too… basically he has to get onto at least 8 VA Flights to get to Plat

      • 1bargain on 25/10/2023 - 20:57

        He’s done way over the 8 flights. Just need 250 SC. They had a few of these credit card deals last and this year. Not too sure when is the next. We weren’t interested last year. But now very keen with our recent family travel.

        • asbindia on 25/10/2023 - 21:05

          If he isnt interested or no time for a status run… I think you take the hit… do it for him and Family Pool the SC's…. right now there is no other way

          • 1bargain on 26/10/2023 - 13:09

            @asbindia: Thanks. I’ll think about it. I didn’t realise Status run was a good deal until I saw the upvotes. Interesting.

  • zanzir on 24/10/2023 - 16:38

    Melb to Cairns (SYD stopover) return via business for $1600 racks up 590 status points (gold is 500pts)

  • melgirl on 27/10/2023 - 09:46

    My sliver expires May 2024 and need 160 sc to maintain but if upgraded to Gold on 1 Dec 2023, will it actually expire 1 Dec 2024 or May 2024?? I don't know well how it works…

    • theoracle30 on 27/10/2023 - 10:28

      If you reach Gold, the new 12 months starts from then.

      • melgirl on 27/10/2023 - 11:23

        Thank you!!

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