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Two Great Airlines. United as one.

Virgin Australia and United Airlines have joined forces to make travel between Australia and the USA an uplifting and rewarding experience.

It’s a relationship built to benefit you 

Convenience

A single ticket covering your domestic and international connections with seamless baggage transfer.

Comfort

Two in-flight experiences with premium cabin and entertainment options to fly the way you want.  

Rewards

Earn Velocity Points and Status Credits on eligible flights across United’s worldwide network.1

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Redemption

Redeem Velocity Points across eligible flights on United’s network with reward seat availability on selected flights.1

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Perks

Access to lounges and priority perks for Velocity Gold, Platinum and Beyond members and Business Class guests.2

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Terms and Conditions

1. On United Airlines operated services with a UA or VA flight number. Subject to Velocity Member Terms and Conditions.

2. Domestic lounge access into United Airlines owned and operated lounges within the USA is only available to Platinum and Gold Velocity members in conjunction with an international journey, where both flight sectors are booked on a single ticket. Visit here for more information.