Virgin Australia offers its Velocity members the opportunity to earn bonus Velocity Points on eligible international long-haul flights operated by Qatar Airways, a key airline partner. This partnership expands travel options for Velocity members and provides valuable rewards for their loyalty.
Earning Bonus Velocity Points with Qatar Airways
Velocity members can accumulate bonus points when booking and traveling on qualifying flights with Qatar Airways. To be eligible for this offer, travelers must adhere to the following criteria:
- Booking Period: Book flights between 12:01 AM AEST on December 12, 2024, and 11:59 PM AEST on January 20, 2025.
- Travel Period: Complete travel between 12:01 AM AEST on June 21, 2025, and 11:59 PM AEDT on September 30, 2025.
- Eligible Flights: Book a Virgin Australia international long-haul flight, operated by Qatar Airways for Virgin Australia. These flights have a VA flight number (VA1, VA2, VA15, VA16, VA21, VA22) or a QR flight number (QR8400, QR8401, QR8404, QR8405, QR8406, QR8407) and travel between an Australian port and Doha, Qatar, either as the origin, destination, or transit point. These flights must typically qualify for earning Velocity Points. Bookings can be made via the Virgin Australia website, the Qatar Airways website, or through a travel agent. Modifying bookings made before the Booking Period does not qualify them for this offer.
Bonus Point Structure:
The amount of bonus Velocity Points earned depends on the class of travel and whether the flight is one-way or return:
- Economy: 5,000 bonus points for a one-way flight and 10,000 bonus points for a return flight.
- Business: 10,000 bonus points for a one-way flight and 20,000 bonus points for a return flight.
Bonus points are awarded to the Velocity member whose membership number is linked to the eligible booking and matches the traveler’s name. Points are allocated based on the original fare class purchased, regardless of subsequent upgrades. Points are typically credited within four weeks of the travel date.
Virgin Australia Business Flyer Program
Beyond individual travelers, Virgin Australia also caters to businesses with its Business Flyer program. This program is tailored for Australian businesses with an active ABN/ACN and an annual spending of less than $300,000 on flights with Virgin Australia and its airline partners, including Qatar Airways. Businesses in the travel industry, such as travel agents, wholesalers, and consolidators, are excluded from this program.
This partnership with Qatar Airways highlights Virgin Australia’s dedication to offering a comprehensive network and valuable rewards for its Velocity members. Travelers can leverage this collaboration to explore more destinations and maximize their point earnings. Standard Velocity membership terms and conditions, as well as those specific to airline partners, apply. Consult the Virgin Australia website for complete details.
