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Earn between 45 and 125 bonus Velocity status credits by flying Virgin Australia 2-6 times between 12 January and 31 March 2026.
Velocity Frequent Flyer launched its highly-anticipated lifetime Gold status tier in October 2025. "Forever Gold" can be yours by earning 12,000 lifetime status credits - but there's a catch.
Rather than losing once-loyal flyers who didn't requalify for Velocity status under the new program rules, Virgin Australia is giving some people complimentary status extensions.
Instead of holding Platinum status with either Qantas or Virgin Australia, could it make better sense to get Gold status with both airlines for a similar amount of flying (and spend)?
For some Velocity redemptions on Qatar Airways, a new airline fuel fee raises the cash co-payment by over 100%.
Fly Ahead is a great benefit for Velocity Gold and Platinum members flying Virgin Australia that can get you home faster... well, usually.
Velocity Silver, Gold & Platinum members of Virgin Australia's frequent flyer program receive selected benefits when flying partner airlines.
In this opinion piece, I share my thoughts on 11 things Virgin Australia is great at... as well as 8 things the airline could do better.
If you earn enough Qantas or Virgin Velocity status credits, you can gift an elite status membership card to a friend or family member.
By booking flights as part of a Virgin Australia Holidays package, you'll earn Velocity status credits based on the class and distance flown - potentially netting you a much higher return.
Platinum Plus is Virgin Australia's new top status tier. To earn it, you'd need to spend $24,000 on airfares - but some frequent flyers feel the benefits don't justify that. Here are 10 ways Virgin could change that.
Both Qantas and Virgin Australia systematically increase their cheapest Business Class airfares at midnight, on a specific number of days before departure. Our guide explains when to book for the lowest price.