The Best Ways to Redeem Velocity Points
The best ways to redeem Virgin Australia Velocity points are Reward Seats and upgrades. Some partner airline rewards offering particularly exceptional value.
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How to Buy Virgin Australia Velocity Points
You can purchase up to 250,000 Virgin Australia Velocity points each year with Velocity Points Booster. Until 30 June 2025, you can even get a 40% discount if you buy at least 110,000. But there are cheaper ways to earn Velocity points.
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Velocity Reinstates Hainan, Capital & Hong Kong Airlines Redemptions
Velocity Frequent Flyer members can finally redeem points on Hong Kong Airlines, Hainan Airlines & Capital Airlines for the first time in more than five years.
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Opinion: Why I Won’t Maintain My Velocity Status Next Year
Our new writer Stephanie has been a Velocity Gold or Platinum frequent flyer with Virgin Australia since 2017. But she no longer feels it’s worth maintaining her status. This is why.
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When Does Virgin Australia Open Check-In & Bag Drop?
You can drop your checked bag at the airport for a Virgin Australia domestic flight any time on the day of departure until 30 minutes before the flight leaves. But international flights have more limited check-in and bag drop times.
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