Article: How I Maintained Velocity Platinum Status in 2026

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How I Maintained Velocity Platinum Status in 2026

Despite last year's changes to the Velocity Frequent Flyer program, Matt managed to renew his Virgin Australia Platinum status in 2026 - but not without some hiccups along the way. Here's how he did it.

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[kerfuffle]

If I see this reheated pasta in the Virgin Australia Lounge one more time…

Great article that demonstrates that even with careful planning, things can go awry. I have one more lot of DSC flights via VA Holidays to go this month; hopefully can maintain Gold by the end of August with my upcoming flights (one booked on DSC via VA - first time booking a Flex fare! Needed flexibility in case Now or Never had a good program, but didn't need to spend money on a J flight for the SC)

 

[clifford]

I don't know why people bother spending their own hard earned money trying to gain status with VA,

IMO, threy're not now worth it. It's a downward spiral.

 

[serfty]

I don't know why people bother spending their own hard earned money trying to gain status with VA,

IMO, threy're not now worth it. It's a downward spiral.

18 months ago VA platinum status appeared worth it, not so much in June 2026.

I saw an opportunity for the new platinum plus but plan on mainly benefiting from the SQ relationship.

I'll be soft landing to WP, SG then PS, then bye bye.