Opinion: Why I Won’t Maintain My Velocity Status Next Year
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.
Tag: Airline Status
Hilton Monetises Late Checkout for Elites: Beginning of the End for Hotel Loyalty?
Hilton Honors has removed late check-out for its Silver, Gold and Diamond elite members, but plans to sell it back to them. Is this the start of a sad new trend for hotel loyalty programs?
Frequent Flyers Less Engaged in Velocity Program After Changes?
Velocity Frequent Flyer members seem less invested in recent double status credits offers, compared to before the 2025 program changes. The interest is also significantly less than it is for similar Qantas promos.
Virgin Launches First Double Status Credits Promo Since Program Changes
Velocity Frequent Flyer is offering double status credits or points on Virgin Australia flights when you register and book by 13 June 2025, and fly by 29 April 2026.
Velocity Gold Member Denied Benefits on South African Airways
South African Airways has refused to provide advertised status benefits including priority check-in at its home airport to a Velocity Gold member.