How to Earn Virgin Australia Velocity Status
Velocity Frequent Flyer status comes with perks when flying Virgin Australia and its partners. This guide explains how to earn it following the October 2025 Velocity program changes.
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Big Velocity Status Changes Take Effect on 1 October 2025
Virgin Australia’s new Velocity status program comes into effect on 1 October 2025, with big changes to status credits and two new tiers. Here’s what you need to know.
Good Riddance: Virgin Australia Retiring A320s
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is phasing out its unpopular all-Economy Airbus A320s, dubbed by some frequent flyers as “hellships”.
Review Date Confusion: Velocity Members Caught Out by Status Renewal Changes
If your Virgin Australia status review date is on or after 1 October 2025, you’ll have to meet the more onerous new requirements to renew your tier – even if you would have requalified before 1 October under the current system.
Should Airlines Keep Lounges Open for Delayed Flights?
Airlines have a habit of closing their lounges before delayed flights have actually started boarding. Is this reasonable or should paying customers who’ve already been inconvenienced by a flight delay expect more?