The Velocity Status Run Master thread

[Harthagan]

Must be customised. Mine was for Ayers Rock, Cairns and Brisbane from/to Sydney

 

[Stealthflyer]

Must be customised. Mine was for Ayers Rock, Cairns and Brisbane from/to Sydney

It’s an odd customisation. What are the odds that someone based in Hobart is going be compelled to book Perth to Kalgoorlie flights based on a double points offer?

 

[Wanderlust_tim]

I wonder if it is done based off past searches? I got Adelaide, Hobart and Bali all of which I have searched in the past six months.

 

[knagelli]

I wonder if it is done based off past searches? I got Adelaide, Hobart and Bali all of which I have searched in the past six months.

I might partially agree to that thought as I was searching for deals from MEL to DPS and also booked flights for MEL - ADL and MEL - CNS in the past 3 months. However there are other sectors in my offer that I don't remember to have searched any time.

 

[jase05]

Must be customised. Mine was for Ayers Rock, Cairns and Brisbane from/to Sydney

I think it must be as ADL-MEL is my most popular route and I have been doing a stack of searches and bookings recently for that route in particular.

 

[Andy86]

Hello Everyone,

first time poster on here loving the conversations here.

I require 189SC to maintain gold before 4th of June 2020 i am from Ex SYD any ideas?

Cheers.

 

[knagelli]

I require 189SC to maintain gold before 4th of June 2020 i am from Ex SYD any ideas?

Did you check the pricing for SYD-OOL-AKL/CHC return in Elevate/Freedom ?

 

[Astroboy52]

DSC never came and I assume isn't likely until after the current offer expires on March 16th? I have a few things to book but may not be able to hold off too much longer, possibly the difference between gold and platinum.

 

[ward_FF]

Anyone found the $250 J flights....? looking for a status run in June!

 

[Nathant123]

Anyone found the $250 J flights....? looking for a status run in June!

Sydney to Coffs is $250 in J. I suppose its possible to do a status run in a single day as the plane arrives at 1540 and then departs 1620.

 

[mavrick9]

Sale on at the moment - I haven’t checked all flights but Syd to Mel: 50 SC for $399 Business Saver. Good availability.

 

[Mattg]

VA BNE-MKY in Business (not Business Saver), earning 55 status credits, is available for $259 one-way on most flights.



Drops to $236.15 with a working promo code (e.g. CRV59).



Business Saver for $191.16 earns 50SC.

 

[RAM]

VA BNE-MKY in Business (not Business Saver), earning 55 status credits, is available for $259 one-way on most flights.

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Drops to $236.15 with a working promo code (e.g. CRV59).

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Business Saver for $191.16 earns 50SC.

Back to the future!

Some light relief. Now if only (post-CV) SIA resurfaces....

 

[abefroman]

VA MEL - HBA in Business Saver, earns 50 total Status Credits @ $208.10 with CRV59 promo code in October >>

 

[Mattg]

VA MEL - HBA in Business Saver, earns 50 total Status Credits @ $208.10 with CRV59 promo code in October >>

MEL-LST and BNE-ROK are around $182 with the same promo code. Also earns 50 SC

Virgin Australia Slashes Business Class Fares

Virgin Australia has significantly reduced its Business Class fares on many domestic routes, with seats now regularly available from as little as $199

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[henrus]

MEL-LST and BNE-ROK are around $182 with the same promo code. Also earns 50 SC

Combine these with the current double status credit promotion and you've got a $182 flight that earns 100 SC!

 

[Ade]

current double status credit promotion

Wait, is there a DSC from VA going on now?


Update : Jeez, yes! so glad I check this post. I have no idea there was a DSC

Double Velocity Frequent Flyer status credits are back

We're excited to provide this fantastic opportunity for members to accelerate their status credit balance when they book an eligible Virgin Australia airfare by midnight next Tuesday.

newsroom.virginaustralia.com

There is no limit on by what date the travel should happen. All that is needed is to book an eligible flight by 10/08 ... Have I got this right?

 

[Must...Fly!]

Update : Jeez, yes! so glad I check this post. I have no idea there was a DSC

Don't feel bad - I had no idea either!

 

[Ade]

Don't feel bad - I had no idea either!

I'd thought if VA wanted $$ from it's FF, they would send an email to it's FF if there is a DSC :S

anyways, planning to do a SC run ... got some interstate trips coming up .. might as well book during DSC and if there is border closures, hopefully get credit from VA with the DSC intact ...

So, the inevitable question now - SC run recommendations please

Currently VA Gold with 100 SC obtained through the Discover Gold thingy, so need 900 SC to get VA Platinum. I have not got absolutely no use with VA Plat. I have a QF Plat and I only do a couple of flights each month anyways ... But if there is a DSC, I wouldn't mind flying ... only if it's economical as well ...

I have paid for a tour in Tassie this december, from 22/12 till 30/12. The tour starts at HBA. I live in CBR and I'm picking up a friend from SYD to be part of the tour.

So, I was thinking, I could do CBR-BNE-OOL-SYD-MEL-HBA-MEL-SYD-OOL-BNE-CBR. This trip comes to around $1800 for 1000 SC, approx $2/SC ..

any other suggestions? What's everyone else thinking?

 

[Mattg]

Out of CBR, I've been looking at CBR-MEL-ADL-MEL-CBR in Business Saver. Earns 400 SC with DSCs for ~$527 using one of the promo codes. Do this 2.5 times and you have 1000SC for ~$1,320.

@Ade there's nothing wrong with your run though, that's still a very good SC return and actually gets you to where you need to go.