Virgin Australia Status Credit Offer

⁷Promotion is available between 12:01am AEST 12 January 2026 to 11:59pm AEST 31 March 2026 (inclusive) (Promotion Period).

To be eligible for the Velocity Frequent Flyer bonus Status Credits promotion, travellers must, during the Promotion Period:

•  Be a member of the Velocity Frequent Flyer program; 
•  Activate this offer in the Velocity App or website or via a link contained within an email sent to the Velocity member; 
•  Book two (2) or more Eligible Flights, and add their Velocity membership number to the bookings before travel; and 
•  Fly on the Eligible Flights (outlined below).

Bonus Status Credits are tiered according to the number of flights booked and flown within the Promotion Period. 

An Eligible Flight for the bonus Status Credits promotion is:

a.  a one-way domestic or short-haul international flight marketed and operated by Virgin Australia with a VA flight number excluding Virgin Australia flights VA1-29 operated by Qatar Airways for Virgin Australia;
b.  ticketed and flown during the Promotion Period in a fare class that normally accrues Status Credits; and
c.  not a Reward Seat booking, Charter flight, or codeshare service marketed or operated by partner airlines.

Bonus Status Credits will be earned in addition to base Status Credits earned. Please allow up to 6 weeks after the Promotion Period to be awarded the bonus Status Credits to your Velocity Frequent Flyer account. Velocity membership T&Cs apply.

Find out more about how to maintain or upgrade your Velocity Status. Any Status Credits earned are subject to expiry after 12 months from earn. Additional Status Terms and Conditions apply.

By activating the bonus Status Credits promotion outlined above, travellers will be automatically opted in to the below 10 bonus Velocity Points promotion.

The 10 bonus Points promotion (Offer) is valid for Velocity Frequent Flyer members between 12:01am AEST 12 January 2026 to 11:59pm AEST 31 March 2026 (inclusive) (Promotion Period). To be eligible to receive the 10 bonus Velocity Points promotion per eligible flight (see definition of an eligible flight below), you must be a Velocity Frequent Flyer member and, during the Promotion Period:

a.  have activated the Velocity Frequent Flyer bonus Status Credits promotion outlined above, through the Velocity App or website or via a link contained within an email sent to the Velocity member;
b.  Book two (2) or more Eligible Flights, and add a Velocity membership number to the bookings before travel; and
c.  Fly on the Eligible Flights (outlined below) during the Promotion Period.

An Eligible Flight for the 10 bonus Points promotion:

a.  is a one-way domestic or short-haul international flight marketed and operated by Virgin Australia with a VA flight number excluding Virgin Australia flights VA1-29 operated by Qatar Airways for Virgin Australia;
b.  must be ticketed and flown during the Promotion Period in a fare class that normally accrues Velocity Points;
c.  is not a Reward Seat booking, Charter flight, or codeshare service marketed or operated by partner airlines; and
d.  cannot be combined in the same booking as a partner or non-partner operated flight.

There is no limit on the number of times this Offer can be redeemed during the Promotion Period. Where multiple guests are listed on the same booking, only those guests who satisfy the above eligibility criteria are eligible for this Offer. Bonus Velocity Points will be earned in addition to base Velocity Points earned. You should allow up to 6 weeks after satisfying the above eligibility criteria for the bonus Velocity Points to be allocated. Velocity membership Terms and Conditions apply.

Plan your holiday with your pet

⁴Subject to final airport approvals. Limited availability. Eligibility criteria, fees and charges and other T&Cs apply. For more information, please view the Pets in Cabin Terms and Conditions. 

Enjoy a complimentary return flight each year with the Amex Velocity Platinum Card

⁵Amex Complimentary Flight: The complimentary domestic economy Virgin Australia return flight is available between selected Australian cities and is available for booking by American Express Velocity Platinum Card Members after your first Card spend in the first year, and then after your first Card spend each year after the anniversary of your Membership. All flights are subject to availability and neither Virgin Australia nor American Express guarantee that seats or tickets will be available on the dates or at the times you may wish to fly. Seat availability may be limited to certain dates and/or flights and it may be more difficult to book seats around public holidays, school holidays or special events. Some flights may not have any seats available for redemption. Route availability is subject to change without notice. The complimentary flight is not eligible for Velocity Points and/or Status Credits earn. All travel is subject to the American Express Velocity Platinum Card Benefits Terms and Conditions and travel is subject to Virgin Australia Conditions of Carriage.​​​​

Book Early Fares:

¹Fares are on sale until 11:59pm AEST 26 May 2026 unless sold out prior. All other fares are on sale until further notice. Travel periods, blackouts, exclusions and full terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Best Cabin Crew:

*Virgin Australia was awarded the Best Cabin Crew for the seventh year at the 2025 AirlineRatings.com Airline Excellence Awards. Judged by industry experts with over 100 years of combined experience in aviation, the awards bring together four major international industry and government safety audits alongside demonstrable leadership in the areas of innovation, value and passenger comfort. Find out more.

Economy X Terms and Conditions:

^{^}Priority Boarding is offered where available.  Economy X seats are limited and may be sold out on selected travel dates. The applicable Economy X fee may vary based on time of purchase, and will be charged in the currency of the origin specified in your booking or purchase. Fees are per person, per sector. Payment surcharge may apply. Economy X is only available on flights operated by Virgin Australia. Product inclusions may vary based on departure airport and aircraft type. If you are in an Economy X seat in an Exit Row, you must accept the Exit Row Safety Conditions, or you may be moved to a standard Economy seat. You may be eligible for a refund of Economy X fees in certain circumstances, including under the Australian Consumer Law. See full Economy X Terms and Conditions.

A more wonderful way to Australia:

⁸Subject to availability. Terms and Conditions apply.

Escape to where you'd rather be

#Fares from Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Gold Coast or Sydney to Bali (Denpasar) and Melbourne to Fiji (Nadi)  are on sale until 11:59pm AEST 20 May 2026 unless sold out prior. All other fares are on sale until further notice. Travel periods and conditions apply. Subject to availability. Vaccination requirements, including timeframes required between full vaccination and your date of travel, change from country to country. Ensure you are aware of these requirements for any transit or arrival countries in your journey. For more information visit https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/travel-info/international-travel/travel-entry/.

Credit Services Disclaimer

⁶The credit services material on https://www.velocityfrequentflyer.com/frequent-flyer-credit-cards/direct-earn-cards has been prepared by the relevant credit licensees as indicated above and not Velocity Frequent Flyer Pty Ltd (VFF) or Virgin Australia (VA). VFF and VA do not hold an Australian Credit Licence and are not the licensee in relation to the credit activity being engaged in by the relevant credit licensee/credit representative. Individual card benefits vary and are subject to change. Consider if the card is suitable for you before applying.

*The quoted domestic redemption fares are the lowest Reward Seat pricing available from 17 October 2024. See www.velocityfrequentflyer.com/partners-offers/airlines/virgin-australia-airlines for more details. Taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable in addition to Velocity Points redeemed. Carrier charges apply for Reward Seat bookings on flights operated by Virgin Australia. Price may vary until ticketed. Reward Seats and associated charges are not eligible for Points earn. Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Payment surcharge may apply. You can change or get a refund for your booking by paying a fee and any fare difference, at least 24 hours before scheduled departure. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. View the Velocity Reward Seat fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and conditions may apply to these flights. Full terms and conditions at velocityfrequentflyer.com.

Based on the one-way Economy International Reward Seat fares on Virgin Australia and international partner airlines for the advertised route, as at 21 January 2025. The Reward Seat base fare is payable in Velocity Points, and taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable in addition to Velocity Points redeemed for the base fare. Taxes, fees and carrier charges can be paid in cash or by redeeming Velocity Points. Reward Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Reward Seat bookings must be made on the Virgin Australia website by selecting “Use Points”. Reward Seats and associated charges are not eligible for Points earn. Payment surcharge may apply. You can change or get a refund for your booking by paying a fee and any fare difference, at least 24 hours before scheduled departure. Any voluntary changes by members for Reward Seats with international partner airlines will require cancellation and rebooking via a new ticket. If applicable, the original ticket will be refunded. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. View the Velocity Reward Seat fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and conditions may apply to these flights. Full terms and conditions at velocityfrequentflyer.com.