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Velocity Frequent Flyer status comes with perks when flying Virgin Australia and its partners. This guide explains how to earn it following the October 2025 Velocity program changes.
Virgin Australia's new Velocity status program comes into effect on 1 October 2025, with big changes to status credits and two new tiers. Here's what you need to know.
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is phasing out its unpopular all-Economy Airbus A320s, dubbed by some frequent flyers as "hellships".
You can purchase up to 250,000 Virgin Australia Velocity points each year with Velocity Points Booster. Until 30 June 2025, you can even get a 40% discount if you buy at least 110,000. But there are cheaper ways to earn Velocity points.
Save up to 5% on domestic and international Virgin Australia flights with these current Virgin Australia discount codes.
If your Virgin Australia status review date is on or after 1 October 2025, you'll have to meet the more onerous new requirements to renew your tier - even if you would have requalified before 1 October under the current system.
Airlines have a habit of closing their lounges before delayed flights have actually started boarding. Is this reasonable or should paying customers who've already been inconvenienced by a flight delay expect more?
The best ways to redeem Virgin Australia Velocity points are Reward Seats and upgrades. Some partner airline rewards offering particularly exceptional value.
Velocity Frequent Flyer members can finally redeem points on Hong Kong Airlines, Hainan Airlines & Capital Airlines for the first time in more than five years.
Our new writer Stephanie has been a Velocity Gold or Platinum frequent flyer with Virgin Australia since 2017. But she no longer feels it's worth maintaining her status. This is why.
You can drop your checked bag at the airport for a Virgin Australia domestic flight any time on the day of departure until 30 minutes before the flight leaves. But international flights have more limited check-in and bag drop times.
Velocity Silver, Gold & Platinum members of Virgin Australia's frequent flyer program receive selected benefits when flying partner airlines.