Etihad Airways, a partner of Virgin Australia, provides Australian travellers with the ability to use Velocity Frequent Flyer points for global travel. With its good service and extensive network, Etihad is a favourite for reaching destinations from its Abu Dhabi hub. Its Etihad Guest frequent flyer program is also useful for Australians.
Explore our articles on Etihad Airways below.
Update: Please note that Etihad Guest ended its partnership with Virgin Australia in June 2025. Unfortunately, you can no longer redeem Etihad Guest miles on Virgin Australia. You can of
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Etihad will now offer full refunds to all passengers that purchased tickets in Australia, for flights that were cancelled by the airline due to COVID-19. It comes after the Australian
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Emirates and Etihad Airways will add more flights after the United Arab Emirates government lifted a ban on transits through airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The UAE transit ban,
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Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer program is offering bonus points if you book a return Etihad Airways flight from Australia to the Middle East, Europe or Africa. When you book
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Etihad Guest Silver, Gold and Platinum members receive some great perks when flying with Etihad Airways and a quirky selection of partner airlines, including Virgin Australia. As an Australian it
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