Looking to fast-track your way to elite Velocity status? When the next Velocity Status Credits Offers come around, it’s time to get booking! You’ll need to move quickly, though, as these offers don’t run for long.
Here’s what you need to know.
May 2024 promotion – Triple Velocity status credits offers [expired]
Triple Velocity status credits: How to register
A triple Status Credit offer is the highest bonus offer we’ve seen. It could help you fast-track to elite Velocity Status or enable you to retain your current level. To earn triple status credits with Virgin Australia, you’ll simply need to activate and book an eligible Virgin Australia flight by 29 May 2024 and fly by 31 July 2024.
Hurry, the current Velocity triple Status Credits offer ends soon, and we may not see one again before the end of the year. Don’t miss out!
Which flights are eligible?
The offer of triple status credits is available on flights across the entire Virgin Australia domestic and international network.
Note that bookings made before activating the offer won’t earn triple status credits. The offer also isn’t available on codeshare flights operated by partner airlines or on reward seats booked with points.
When will the triple Status Credits post?
Virgin Australia states that it may take up to four weeks after flying for the additional status credits to be posted to your Velocity Frequent Flyer account.
Note that all passengers in each booking need to register separately to earn triple status credits. Once registered, travellers may make multiple bookings to earn triple status credits during the promotion.
Some other restrictions apply.
Historical Velocity Status Credits Offers
May 2024 – Triple Velocity status credits offers
August 2023 – Velocity Gold status match offer
February 2023 – Virgin Australia courts business owners with bonus points, status match offers
August 2022 – 20% bonus Status Credits on international flights until the end of 2022
September 2021 – Virgin Australia unveils frequent flyer extension, bonus Status Credits
May 2021 – Velocity offers 20 bonus Status Credits per flight
Digging into the details of Velocity elite membership
A Virgin Australia bonus status credit offer could fast-track you to elite status, unlocking perks like lounge access, extra baggage allowance, priority upgrades, and more.
You’ll need to earn just 250 Velocity status credits to earn Silver status, and 200 to retain. A Velocity Frequent Flyer Silver membership unlocks the following key benefits:
- International Priority Check-in
- Two Single Entry passes for the Virgin Australia Domestic Lounge, valid for 12 months
- 50% Points bonus, on top of the base points earned, when travelling with Virgin Australia (on all fare types except Domestic Getaway fares)
However, many savvy travellers consider that Velocity Gold membership is the sweeter level to chase. It requires just 500 Status Credits to earn and 400 to maintain, plus four eligible flight sectors. Once you’ve reached this membership level, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Access to the Virgin Australia Lounge (as well as selected international airport lounges operated by partner airlines)
- Priority Check-in, Screening and Boarding
- Extra baggage allowance
- Complimentary reciprocal Gold membership with either IHG One Rewards or Hilton Honors
Some Velocity status credits can be earned on the ground.
Reaching the lofty heights of Velocity Frequent Flyer Platinum status requires 1,000 status credits to earn or 800 to retain, plus 8 eligible flight sectors. Once there, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of gold, plus key perks like Economy X seat selection on Domestic flights and other exclusive perks.
You can find out more about the benefits of different Velocity status tiers here.
Will Family Pooling help a Status Credits balance?
Yes, Velocity Family Pooling can help you bring together status credits and points.
Not yet a Velocity Member?
You’ll need to be a Velocity Frequent Flyer member to access this offer. It’s easy and free to join up. You can find out more about joining Velocity here. Browse Velocity credit cards here.
FAQ: Velocity Status Credits Offers
Can I buy Velocity Status Credits?
No, you cannot buy Velocity status credits.
Can I earn Velocity Status Credits on the ground?
Yes, there are some limited ways to earn Velocity Status Credits on the ground.
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