Podcast #34: Are Velocity Points Safe?

As Virgin Australia suspends share trading and considers the possibility of voluntary administration, many Velocity Frequent Flyer members are watching the news nervously. What will happen to Virgin Australia and are Velocity Frequent Flyer points safe? In Episode 34 of the AFF on AIR podcast, Phil Gunter from New World Loyalty shares his insights on … Continued

Should We Be Worried About Velocity Points?

Many frequent flyers have been watching the news about Virgin Australia nervously this week. As the airline suspends share trading and considers voluntary administration, the question on everybody’s mind is: “Should I be worried about my Velocity points?” For now, the future of Virgin Australia really depends on whether it gets a lifeline from the … Continued

Velocity Suspends Point Transfers to KrisFlyer

Some Australian frequent flyers are getting nervous about their Velocity points, after Velocity Frequent Flyer started blocking point transfers to the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program. The loyalty program of Virgin Australia has also started imposing limits on gift card redemptions from the Velocity rewards store. Transfers between Velocity and KrisFlyer suspended On Friday evening, Velocity … Continued

Earn Qantas Points & Status Credits at BP

The full partnership between BP Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer is now live! You can now earn up to 2 Qantas points per litre of fuel from BP, as well as 1 Qantas point per $1 spent in-store. In addition, Qantas Frequent Flyer is offering an opportunity to earn status credits with BP for a … Continued

Qantas Points Club Has Launched

Qantas has finally launched its much-anticipated Qantas Points Club, which offers benefits to “frequent buyers”. Qantas Frequent Flyer members that earn at least 150,000 points per membership year will automatically receive Qantas Points Club status. In addition, Qantas Points Club Plus membership can be reached by earning 350,000 points per year. Most of these points … Continued