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”.
Category: Virgin Australia
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?
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.
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.