MEL-ADL: different Velocity Points?

[Monarch]

Hi all, my first post to the VA section. Thanks for the wisdom and information here - it's brilliant.

Due to my current employer's preference for VA over QF, I'm flying on VA more than I ever have, and am a little confused about how VA calculate the Velocity Points.

I can't understand why same destination flights within a week of each other would return different earnings. All flights below - except for VA0226 - were Flexi Fares. Why would there be a difference in the April earn base rates and the even lower base in February? Any information would be most appreciated.

10 Apr 13	08 Apr 13	Melbourne-Adelaide VA0243	20	1,245	0	1,245
05 Apr 13	03 Apr 13	Adelaide-Melbourne VA0228	20	1,145	0	1,145
03 Apr 13	02 Apr 13	Melbourne-Adelaide VA0231	20	1,145	0	1,145

21 Feb 13	20 Feb 13	Adelaide-Melbourne VA0226	10	860	0	860
21 Feb 13	19 Feb 13	Melbourne-Adelaide VA0221	20	860	0	860

Cheers,

Monarch.

 

[JohnK]

Welcome to AFF Monarch!

Velocity points are calculated on $value.

So a $229 flight is going to earn 1145 Velocity points.

If you are Platinum you then earn an additional 100%, Gold 75% and Silver 50%.

 

[jazza1971]

The points are worked out by the cost of the fare, 5 points per every $1 spent. Silvers and above also get a points bonus on miles flown.....

https://www.velocityrewards.com.au/content/Earn/Airlines/PointsEarn/index.htm#virginaustralia