Getaway vs Elevate (pre 2017)

[liamsal]

Looking at flying OOL - SYD next week and am trying to decide whether to go with Getaway or Elevate. I am only flying to reach gold status while this double status credit promotion is running. I've tried searching this thread ( ​http://www.australianfrequentflyer....-velocity/new-va-fare-structure-77594-52.html ) but cannot find whether Getaway or Elevate differ in status credits and/or points if flown prior to 2017. I understand the changes come in place in January but what about right now? Are both those fare classes considered 'Discount Economy' when travelling?

Cheers

 

[Jurahn]

You'll need to double-check the fare class by making a dummy booking, then this table should help: https://www.velocityfrequentflyer.com/content/Info/StatusEarnFareClass/ . Looking at that, it appears both Getaway and Elevate are currently classed as Discount Economy.

 

[sjtaylor]

The usual amount of status credits (not including DSCs) will apply, until 30 Jan 2017. Yes - Getaway and Elevate are both considered discount economy fares.

 

[liamsal]

Thanks for your replies

 

[grubbidok]

The biggest difference won't be points or status credits (until Jan 30), but the ability to fly ahead *is* currently removed from Getaway fares, and enforced.

 

[MarkD]

What double SC thing? did I miss something?

 

[liamsal]

What double SC thing? did I miss something?

Current targeted promotion offering double status credits for all VA flights until Dec 31.

 

[MarkD]

Current targeted promotion offering double status credits for all VA flights until Dec 31.

Right. Thanks. I was obviously not targeted as usual

 

[UpInTheAir:)]

The biggest difference won't be points or status credits (until Jan 30), but the ability to fly ahead *is* currently removed from Getaway fares, and enforced.

Yep.. found that out today
Will make it up in wine

 

[Steady]

Yep.. found that out today
Will make it up in wine

welcome back Uppy

 

[UpInTheAir:)]

welcome back Uppy

Got some time today.. hanging around the VA lounge