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AssociatedThe Champagne Mile @ The Champagne Mile on 30/01/2019 - 19:47 velocityfrequentflyer.com (3190 clicks)
Last edited 01/02/2019 - 07:31 by 1 other user

Are you planning upcoming flights on Virgin Australia? Velocity Frequent Flyer has released their first Double Status Credit offer of 2019!

EDIT: The offer landing page has now been updated. To qualify for the offer, you need to:

  1. Activate this offer through the activation link between 12.01am AEST 1 February 2019 and 11.59pm 12 February 2019 inclusive (Promotion Period)
  2. book an Eligible Flight during the Promotion Period
  3. enter a valid Velocity membership number at the time of booking.

An Eligible Flight is any Virgin Australia marketed and operated flight for travel between 1 February 2019 and 28 December 2019 inclusive.

Only flights and fare classes that normally earn Status Credits are eligible for earn on this promotion.

Further information is available via the offer page.

The timing of this offer is interesting, with Qantas often releasing a double status credit in late January / early February - could a Qantas DSC offer be looming also?šŸ¤”šŸæ

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  • [Deactivated] on 30/01/2019 - 19:50
    +5

    Newsletter advert hidden in a quality description. How ads should be done.

    • Quarn on 30/01/2019 - 19:54
      +3

      Worked on me, just subscribed. Kicking myself that I just booked 6 flights.

  • melbourne guy on 30/01/2019 - 19:56
    +1

    I wonder what the start date for eligible flights are? Already have flights booked for Feb 6 and Feb 8. I'm assuming it's Feb 12? :(

    • AssociatedThe Champagne Mile @ The Champagne Mile on 30/01/2019 - 20:15

      Not as yet, but note that Velocity generally requires you to register and then book to take advantage of a DSC offer. Flights already booked don't usually qualify (unless you can cancel them and rebook again).

  • Zippy135 on 30/01/2019 - 20:06
    +1

    Thanks, I was planning to book some flights so looks like Iā€™ll wait a few days.

  • [Deactivated] on 30/01/2019 - 20:26

    Booked two return trips for feb with one being business class just last week! šŸ˜­

    • nightelves on 30/01/2019 - 20:53

      Are they fully refundable tickets?

      • [Deactivated] on 31/01/2019 - 16:52

        Unfortunately not otherwise I'd be all over that!

  • kostonsave on 30/01/2019 - 20:31
    +1

    Perfect for a status run, this should net about 1,000+ SC on the trip I had planned :D

  • dublin101 on 30/01/2019 - 20:40
    +1

    perfect timing, couldn't have ordered it better!

  • wellglued14 on 30/01/2019 - 20:53

    Now just to wait for QANTAS to follow suit :)

    • AssociatedThe Champagne Mile @ The Champagne Mile on 30/01/2019 - 21:02
      +1

      I suspect we won't be waiting too long!

    • T-man on 30/01/2019 - 21:17

      It will happen soon in Feb or Mar, Qantas usually has the double credit status in the first quarter of the year.

  • [Deactivated] on 30/01/2019 - 21:02

    What are the best routes? Los Angeles?

    • kostonsave on 31/01/2019 - 06:56

      See the two guides I posted above. There're a lot of routes!

  • SmartCover on 30/01/2019 - 21:02

    4-month into my current qantas cycle and already renewed my WP stat, might give Virgin a go, just confirming Virgin status unlocks Star Alliance (SQ, BR, NZ, etc) also?

    • bobdane1 on 30/01/2019 - 21:14
      +1

      Nope, Virgin isn't part of Star Alliance.

      They are only partners with the following airlines: https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/experience/airline-parā€¦

      • SmartCover on 30/01/2019 - 21:16
        +1

        Thanks for the clarification! :D

    • dutchcakes on 30/01/2019 - 21:33
      +2

      Virgin isn't apart of an alliance. The lounge access and perks are all independently organised dependant on the routes etc. and nicknamed the roulette… Never know what you're getting

  • JoeyJoeJoe on 30/01/2019 - 21:21

    "In two days, we're going to help you soar twice as fast"

    Did Virgin buy the last remaining concord's in show rooms around the world? Wow, wonder if they'll introduce new routes or just put them on the golden triangle :P

  • clx on 30/01/2019 - 21:28
    +2

    I'm still waiting for the Qantas one. C'mon Qantas!

    • hypie on 31/01/2019 - 10:18

      Me too!

  • gilbarc on 31/01/2019 - 08:15

    Yesss I've got a ton of flights to book

    Edit: gonna be annoyed if there are good deals for the dates I'm looking for in this afternoon's happy hour though šŸ¤£

  • FTac on 31/01/2019 - 09:48

    Has anyone figured out a way to combine this with AIA Vitality Platinum discount for a status run? SYD-MEL-AKL-RAR isn't eligible for the discount. There could be an awesome deal here.

    • [Deactivated] on 31/01/2019 - 09:49

      Fares need to be booked via VA website directly. Offer wonā€™t work with third party offers or sites

      • FTac on 31/01/2019 - 09:58

        Even though AIA Vitality flights are booked through the VA website? (comes up as fly.virginaustralia.com when I go to book)

  • AndyNBP on 31/01/2019 - 19:05
    +1

    Anyone knows, if be booked via agency (such as travel agent), still can get Double Velocity Status Credits or NOT?

    • incarnate on 31/01/2019 - 19:52
      +1

      For flights as long as they add your FF number to the booking it will usually count. I've found hotels are less likely to give you points on their reward programs though.

    • Owl on 01/02/2019 - 10:09
      +1

      does anyone have a definitive answer on this? Just about to book flights but it's cheaper through a travel agent as compared to the Virgin Australia website.

  • lainey13 on 31/01/2019 - 21:15

    Nice, but I'm hanging out for 30% discount on rewards 8-p

    • [Deactivated] on 31/01/2019 - 22:19

      Been ages. Canā€™t remember last time they did one.

  • Yowiefied on 01/02/2019 - 00:09

    Can anyone see the ā€œactivation linkā€ mentioned on that page?

  • [Deactivated] on 01/02/2019 - 00:15

    Virgin HQ is BNE so they always run to AEST. Expect 1am.

    But as often happens with these things might not work to early morning…

    • BargJunkee on 01/02/2019 - 08:46

      Works for my and my wife's accounts, but not my daughters.

      Just says
      "Unfortunately you are not eligible for this promotion.
      We look forward to bringing you an exclusive offer soon."

      • bindis on 01/02/2019 - 22:15

        I had the exact same error message with both of my kids ones. :(((

      • sezzyp on 04/02/2019 - 13:17

        I read in the comments on velocity FB post that this is due to an error and is being worked on, as a couple of other people have raised this issue.

  • melbourne guy on 01/02/2019 - 08:53

    To be eligible for the Double Status Credits promotion you must (1) Activate this offer through the activation link between 12.01am AEST 1 February 2019 and 11.59pm 12 February 2019 inclusive (Promotion Period); (2) book an Eligible Flight during the Promotion Period; and 3) enter a valid Velocity membership number at the time of booking.
    An Eligible Flight is any Virgin Australia marketed and operated flight for travel between 1 February 2019 and 28 December 2019 inclusive.

    Sounds like only flights booked from today onward are eligible. Could be worth arguing to VA to try and get the bonus after I fly, as a good will gesture?

    P.S. my fares are non-refundable.

    • Hector on 01/02/2019 - 10:30

      0% chance you will get double SC as a "goodwill gesture". Would suggest cancelling and rebooking if it is that important

  • Extinction Rebellion on 01/02/2019 - 09:25

    Any working discount codes? tried DFNS58, BDR47, JTX@7 no luck

  • Extinction Rebellion on 01/02/2019 - 09:45

    Also, I previously booked a cheap flights on points. Can I cancel and get the points back? Anyone know? (then rebook for double SCs obviously)
    have done a search but cant find answer to this specific question.
    ta

  • tftwx on 01/02/2019 - 10:45

    I just called Velocity to ask if:
    1) I have to book via VA website (instead of third party)
    2) it can be a VA ticket but operated by codeshare airline (SQ or Etihad)

    He sounded slightly unsure but said it HAS to be booked via VA website, and solely for VA operated flights, not codeshared. Anyone know if he's right? Just want to be sure before I book tickets.

    • dandandan on 01/02/2019 - 11:17

      Terms don't say it needs to be booked through the Virgin website it just says "book and Eligible Flight during the Promotion Period"

      To be eligible for the Double Status Credits promotion you must (1) Activate this offer through the activation link contained in this email between 12.01am AEST 1 February 2019 and 11.59pm 12 February 2019 inclusive (Promotion Period); (2) book an Eligible Flight during the Promotion Period; and 3) enter a valid Velocity membership number at the time of booking.
      An Eligible Flight is any Virgin Australia marketed and operated flight for travel between 1 February 2019 and 28 December 2019 inclusive.
      Only flights and fare classes that normally earn Status Credits are eligible for earn on this promotion. (http://experience.velocityfrequentflyer.com/the-basics/statuā€¦) Changes to existing bookings made prior to qualifying period are not eligible to earn on this promotion.
      Bonus Status Credits will be applied to the originally purchased fare class and any upgrades will not attract extra Status Credits. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with another bonus status credit offer by Velocity Frequent Flyer or Virgin Australia.

  • PT8483 on 03/02/2019 - 14:55

    Any suggestion on platinum status run? Other than what has mentioned on AFF article?

  • matt1234 on 04/02/2019 - 10:31

    Such a shame that their status credit expires so quickly

    • carnyturbo on 08/02/2019 - 09:52

      12 months is quickly? Pretty standard isn't it?

  • tftwx on 04/02/2019 - 11:24

    Just had an idea to use my Amex travel credit to pay for a portion of a business class flight to stack up the status credits. This article (https://www.pointhacks.com.au/how-amex-travel-credit-works/) says that you still earn status with using Amex travel credit, but a phone call to Velocity says itā€™s not eligible for the double status offer. Thoughts? I feel like they are just trying to be on the safer side by saying no to anything, but if it works, itā€™s a bonus!

    • Fexofenadine on 04/02/2019 - 18:31
      +2

      I got the recent double points on an Amex travel credit booking, so this will probably work for you.

  • Fexofenadine on 04/02/2019 - 18:33

    edit I'm an idiot

  • bindis on 06/02/2019 - 02:22

    Kids can now get their accounts activted for the double points (it was erroring - working now)

    • MrBurns on 07/02/2019 - 16:52

      They've fixed it. It's working now.

  • alienurbanite on 06/02/2019 - 08:45

    Do you guys know if it will work on multiple trips or just one trip?

    • MrBurns on 07/02/2019 - 16:53

      It should work on multiple trips as long as you book it by 12 Feb.

      And travel dates have to be "between 1 February 2019 and 28 December 2019 inclusive".

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