3000 Velocity Points for $24.30

[Dunno]

Hi have been reading here for a few days as i'm looking to take the family on a nice holiday middle of next year, Hawaii hopefully.

Anyway i have the opportunity to be able to buy altitude points at $0.008 each or 3000 for $24.30.

Now i have never used velocity rewards before to book a flight and just wanted some input from you seasoned professionals ;-)

I've looked on the velocity website and it says 57800 points one way business to Honolulu or 115600 return.
Checked the flights on virgin website and they are around $2800 one way or $5600 return.
Now i can purchase that many points for $936.36 (not purchasing anything just straight swap cash for points) and i should also be able to get the 15% velocity bonus at the moment bringing that down to $795.91.
Not sure were i stand on the extra 15% off flights, whether these flights would be eligible or not.

Do these calculations seem alright or is there something i have missed badly?

Thanking you.

 

[AdMEL]

Don't forget that 2 Altitude points convert to 1 Velocity point, so your costs are only one way - still seems very cheap though! How are you able to purchase Altitude points at that price?

 

[jazza1971]

Where are you flying from? And if you are redeeming on Hawaiian its economy only. ^*Hawaiian Airlines is economy only. from https://www.velocityrewards.com.au/content/Redeem/Airlines/PointsTables/index.htm

 

[Dunno]

Ahh thanks so that puts a little dent in my plans regarding the 2 altitude to 1 Velocity point.

I would be leaving from Brisbane i think i have read the tables that you linked wrong i just went to first table and looked at business up to 4800 miles.

 

[wombatcountry]

Even if business is not available on HA awards, it's really not much to write home about. More like premium economy on many airlines. You get a bit more recline, better food, free digiplayer/video options, a bit more legroom, but no lay-flat seat. So if you end up flying to/from HNL in economy, it's not pleasant, but it's survivable.

 

[AdMEL]

Dunno, would you mind detailing:

- how you are able to buy Altitude points; and

- how they are so cheap?

 

[Deewhy]

Confirm that ha is economy only at 45k each pax.