Change to Velocity redemption: paying for taxes/extras with points

[stuartfaz]

Just noticed these additions to the Velocity booking process, similar to what QF brought in a few months back.

Before you had to pay a flat rate of $44 per segment to cover taxes, but it looks like DJ have replaced this with a 6000 point per segment charge.

Checked baggage can also be purchased for 1100 points when booking.

But an intriguing addition is the 'Points Plus Pay' option they have now. It's a slider that allows you to choose how much of the fare and tax amount you want to pay with points.

I think the minimum points amount for any flight is 6900 points using points and pay.

Adds a bit more flexibility to proceedings, I guess.

 

[brissyflyer]

Thanks for the info

I think its a great option to be able to pay the taxes as well with points, at least then you can get a truly free flight.

Could be a good way to redeem really cheap sale fares where the "fare" is only a few dollars.

Peter