Virgin Australia Velocity

Australia’s aviation sector just got a major shakeup with Qatar Airways securing a 25% stake in Virgin Australia, approved by the federal government under strict conditions. Here’s how this partnership will reshape competition, routes, and choices for frequent flyers – plus what to watch as the deal materializes.

Virgin Australia has announced an extensive series of changes to its Velocity Frequent Flyer program, with updates rolling out over the next 12 months.The changes will, among other things, introduce two new status tiers, simplify the way members earn and maintain status, and adjust how Velocity Points and Status Credits are earned and redeemed on both Virgin Australia and partner airline flights.

Celebrating our recent addition of Velocity to the AwardFares family, in this blog post, we’ll highlight the top Virgin Australia routes that offer exceptional value for your points. These routes cover key destinations across Australia, no matter if you’re planning a quick business trip or a leisure adventure. Let’s start!