The Best Lounge You Can Access with Velocity Status
Access to the excellent Etihad Airways First Class Lounge in Abu Dhabi, with its brilliant service, would have to be one of the top perks of Virgin Australia Platinum status.
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Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, a partner of Virgin Australia, provides Australian travellers with the ability to use Velocity Frequent Flyer points for global travel. With its good service and extensive network, Etihad is a favourite for reaching destinations from its Abu Dhabi hub. Its Etihad Guest frequent flyer program is also useful for Australians.
Explore our articles on Etihad Airways below.
Your Etihad Guest Miles Could Expire Next Week
Your entire balance of Etihad Guest miles could expire on 1 June 2024 if you haven’t flown with Etihad or a partner airline in the past 18 months.
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How Many Etihad Guest Miles You Need for a Reward Flight
Etihad Guest no longer publishes an award chart showing the number of miles you need for an Etihad Airways flight, so we created an unofficial one.
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Etihad Quietly Devalues Partner Award Chart
Etihad Guest has quietly increased the cost of award flights on partner airlines, including Virgin Australia, by up to 150%.
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Major Changes to the Etihad Guest Program
Etihad Airways has announced a major overhaul of its frequent flyer program with changes coming to Etihad Guest status, reward bookings and the expiration of miles.
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