Virgin Australia - Promo Codes (ongoing)

[maia200]

Yes I went to book this morning and it has gone up even further. Even reward points are high. Just checked QF and may go with them. Reward points are much less and will start my trip with QF to keep Plat this year.....with Virgin I was going to try and keep my Status match. The only cheaper flights with Virgin don't suit unfortunately.

 

[RickyT84]

Not a promo code related post but I recently booked a VA J flight from MEL to SYD using Amex Travel Service (as I wanted to use my Amex travel credit) and found that the fare they offered was about 12% cheaper than booking direct with VA.

Booking direct with VA was $299 whereas Amex only charged $266. So I saved $66 for two tickets with no credit card payment fees.

Having said, I guess YMMV but I think it is worth noting it to the forum.

 

[ozstamps]

Tried Amex and it was $100 person more than Virgin website on a fare I am looking at.

And I avoid agents as if you need to phone and wheedle a flight or time change Virgin ask you to do it via agent. Book direct and they play ball most times.

Also knowing WHAT Virgin fare bucket is offered via agents is often impossible. You mostly get offered LITE.

I am gobsmacked Virgin do not have a number of those 10% off deals right now. Make them off Choice or Flew or Biz only and it is money for old rope.

So nothing seems to be working right now?

 

[sudoer]

Also knowing WHAT Virgin fare bucket is offered via agents is often impossible. You mostly get offered LITE

I agree with your other points but wanted to mention Amex Travel is very good in this regard, they are fully transparent with booking class for every leg on the booking.

 

[RickyT84]

Tried Amex and it was $100 person more than Virgin website on a fare I am looking at.

And I avoid agents as if you need to phone and wheedle a flight or time change Virgin ask you to do it via agent. Book direct and they play ball most times.

Also knowing WHAT Virgin fare bucket is offered via agents is often impossible. You mostly get offered LITE.

I am gobsmacked Virgin do not have a number of those 10% off deals right now. Make them off Choice or Flew or Biz only and it is money for old rope.

So nothing seems to be working right now?

The Amex Travel Service I used was fully online (accessed via the Amex website) so there was no need to deal with an agent.

As for the fare bucket, the website displays the booking class in the landing page so it is quite clear in my view.

Moral of the story, YMMV so its best to compare.

 

[ozstamps]

Amex may do it but few other online booking portals do which was my point, (and Amex were dear anyway.)

They will quote LITE fares so if that is all you need - the very cheapest ticket - fine, but good luck finding a CHOICE fare.

 

[Dee#]

Guess that means there are no promo codes at the moment.

 

[AIRwin]

Guess that means there are no promo codes at the moment.

Keep a lookout for Happy Hour every Thursday...

 

[ozstamps]

Guess that means there are no promo codes at the moment.

Well shopback had a 10% off deal this week I noticed on domestic fights.

 

[straitman]

I have just looking at a business class ticket (MEL-MCY return) in July and via Amex was just on 10% cheaper than direct.

 

[sudoer]

Not sure if this is the right place to post it, but VA are offering 20% off through Amex IAP (for Plat & Centurion holders).

Book by 30 Jun 2022 for travel through til 30 Jun 2023.



Actual example:





Economy is included too but the discounts aren't as good..

 

[bam71]

Great to know!!

 

[Ade]

Amex IAP (for Plat & Centurion holders).

Two novice questions, so apologies in advance

1. I've got a QF Amex Ultimate and looking to book some VA J flights from the Amex travel portal - will this offer apply to me? Or is it limited to only Plat & Centurion?

2. What is IAP ?

 

[sudoer]

. I've got a QF Amex Ultimate and looking to book some VA J flights from the Amex travel portal - will this offer apply to me? Or is it limited to only Plat & Centurion?

2. What is IAP ?

Unfortunately not, you need a Plat/Centurion card to access.

The IAP (International Airline Program) discount is a benefit of these cards and usually only applies to flights booked in premium cabins on international routes - but it seems they've struck a deal with VA on domestic routes in all cabins.

 

[lovestotravel]

Not sure if this is the right place to post it, but VA are offering 20% off through Amex IAP (for Plat & Centurion holders).

Book by 30 Jun 2022 for travel through til 30 Jun 2023.

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Actual example:

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Economy is included too but the discounts aren't as good..

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Thanks so much for this, just saved me $425ish for 4 passengers

VA $2,871.96
Amex $2,446.04

Also got to use my $450 travel credit too

 

[straitman]

Thanks so much for this, just saved me $425ish for 4 passengers

VA $2,871.96
Amex $2,446.04

Also got to use my $450 travel credit too

Even without this promo I have found some 'interesting' fares when booking VA via Amex.

 

[daft009]

Not sure if this is the right place to post it, but VA are offering 20% off through Amex IAP (for Plat & Centurion holders).

Book by 30 Jun 2022 for travel through til 30 Jun 2023.

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Actual example:

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Economy is included too but the discounts aren't as good..

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trying to do this and it seems the discounting doesn't appear for 1 way trips.

was trying to use two travel credits and book separate 1 ways

EDIT: ignore the above.. it does work fine for 1 way too.. system had logged me out hence not showing the discount
EDIT2: booked successfully as two 1ways, used the platinum $450 TC and the reserve $400 TC

 

[random111]

Any currently working promo codes?

 

[sudoer]

Current NRMA code is ITX13

Spoiler: Click here for full T&C

^On sale until midnight 31 December 2022 unless sold out prior. A blackout period for travel on the following dates applies: 24 JUN 22 - 17 JUL 22, 16 SEP 22 - 04 OCT 22, 17 DEC 22 - 02 JAN 23, 06 APR 23 - 11 APR 23, 23 JUN - 16 JUL 23. Up to 10% discount applies to year round fares (not sale fares) and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion. Fares must be purchased at least 21 days prior to travel. Discount is applied to the base fare and does not apply to taxes, airline surcharges and any other fees or charges. Discount is applied automatically at the time of booking. All fares subject to availability. International return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations.

5% off discount applies to selected Domestic, Trans-Tasman & International Choice fares. Discounts do not apply to Sale fares.

10% off discount applies to selected Domestic, Trans-Tasman & International Business Class fares.

ONLINE ONLY OFFER. All payments made on the internet via debit/credit card are subject to a payment surcharge.

Example without & with promo applied below:





J discount seems to apply on most/all routes, can't get the Y discount to apply on some key routes like SYD-MEL.

 

[random111]

Current NRMA code is ITX13

Spoiler: Click here for full T&C

^On sale until midnight 31 December 2022 unless sold out prior. A blackout period for travel on the following dates applies: 24 JUN 22 - 17 JUL 22, 16 SEP 22 - 04 OCT 22, 17 DEC 22 - 02 JAN 23, 06 APR 23 - 11 APR 23, 23 JUN - 16 JUL 23. Up to 10% discount applies to year round fares (not sale fares) and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion. Fares must be purchased at least 21 days prior to travel. Discount is applied to the base fare and does not apply to taxes, airline surcharges and any other fees or charges. Discount is applied automatically at the time of booking. All fares subject to availability. International return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations.

5% off discount applies to selected Domestic, Trans-Tasman & International Choice fares. Discounts do not apply to Sale fares.

10% off discount applies to selected Domestic, Trans-Tasman & International Business Class fares.

ONLINE ONLY OFFER. All payments made on the internet via debit/credit card are subject to a payment surcharge.

Example without & with promo applied below:

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J discount seems to apply on most/all routes, can't get the Y discount to apply on some key routes like SYD-MEL.

Thanks!! working for me on MEL-SYD