New Etihad Status Match for Australians
Etihad Guest has launched a new status match for Australian residents. Velocity Gold & Platinum members can get Etihad Gold status for up to 18 months.
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Qantas 2025 Status Fast-Track for New Zealand Residents
Eligible New Zealand residents can express their interest by 14 January 2025 to enjoy three months of complimentary Qantas Club and a fast-track to Qantas Gold status.
Virgin Australia Losing Etihad Partnership in 2025
Etihad Airways and Virgin Australia will end their frequent flyer partnership in June 2025 leaving Qatar Airways as Virgin’s sole Middle Eastern partner airline.
How to Use Velocity’s Complimentary Platinum Upgrades
Velocity Platinum frequent flyers receive four complimentary Business Class upgrades on Virgin Australia flights with UpgradeMe Platinum. Here’s how it works.
The Cost-Saving Strategy of Earning Status Every Two Years
One unorthodox strategy to maintain your airline status, without spending as much, is to let yourself drop down and then upgrade again at the start of every second year.