Book your J rewards before 18th Jan, they are going up!

[AdMEL]

Is that right? I just checked now after reading this thread and things are still pretty cheap in my opinion.

PER-MEL return, 21-22nd January, $353.16 + 13,800 points in J

I find that incredibly good value. I think its cheaper in cash than my J rewards ticket at Christmas.

For me, valuing my VFF points at 3c each its an equivalent cost of $767. On a 737, even in J, thats probably getting close to my personal limit. I'd pay more for the A330 service.

Have just checked again and you're right! It appears when I checked a couple of weeks ago, I was either mistaken, there was a glitch, or something has changed back.

 

[hummel]

Just wanted to say thanks to the OP.

Shall be booking a couple of flights tonight I would say!

 

[kpc]

If I book one of these J fares with points and cash before 18 Jan, what is the penalty if I decide to cancel later ?

 

[Moopere]

If I book one of these J fares with points and cash before 18 Jan, what is the penalty if I decide to cancel later ?

Have a look at the T&C on the booking site.

As I recall, there is no fee to cancel or change the booking. Changed bookings will however be charged for any fare difference and refunds have their own issues which are worth reading about.

 

[kpc]

If I book one of these J fares with points and cash before 18 Jan, what is the penalty if I decide to cancel later ?

Have a look at the T&C on the booking site.

As I recall, there is no fee to cancel or change the booking. Changed bookings will however be charged for any fare difference and refunds have their own issues which are worth reading about.

All I could find is this:

16.18 Once an Air Reward redemption booking is made and tickets are issued, the ticket is non-refundable. Changes may be made if seats are available subject to payment of any difference in fare and associated fees. The change fees applicable will be the fees published on the Virgin Australia Website on the date you request the change. Points will be forfeited for any ticket which is unused (in whole or in part).

https://www.velocityrewards.com.au/content/ProgramBenefits/TermsConditions/index.htm#20

My interpretation is that once you book a DJ award is that you can't cancel it and get a refund...Is that correct?

 

[Moopere]

My interpretation is that once you book a DJ award is that you can't cancel it and get a refund...Is that correct?

Heres the full blurb from the booking engine:

-The Basics: This is our fully flexible Velocity Redemption Business fare. In addition to your wider seat and extra legroom in our exclusive Business Class cabin, there is no fee to change or cancel the fare. On the ground, you will receive an included checked baggage allowance of up to 69kg and have access to Priority Check-in and access to the Virgin Australia Lounge, in major domestic airports including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, In the air, you can enjoy a full premium dining experience from our exclusive business class menu and in-flight entertainment Canberra and Perth domestic airports. In the air, you can enjoy a full premium dining experience from our exclusive Business Class menu and in-flight entertainment. Food and beverage is for personal, in-flight consumption only. Velocity's partner airlines practice responsible service of alcohol and you may be refused service on this basis. live2air is available on the majority of Virgin Australia's aircraft. live2air is not available on Virgin Australia's Embraer E170 and E190 aircraft. The pay-per-view movie component of live2air will only be available on selected routes over 2.5 hours duration. All FOXTEL/AUSTAR live2air programming schedules are subject to change. Neither Velocity Rewards, Virgin Australia, Pacific Blue nor FOXTEL/AUSTAR are responsible for any interruptions to the service including, without limitation, those interruptions due to acts of nature, power failure, satellite signal failure or any other cause. On flights outside of Australian airspace, limited or possibly no signal will be received. Seating will differ depending on aircraft type and Business Class seating may vary and is not available to unaccompanied minors under the age of 15 years old. This fare is only applicable origin to destination and en-route stopovers are not permitted. Flights on Airbus A330 aircraft are subject to regulatory approval.

-Baggage: This fare includes up to 7kg carry-on baggage and a checked baggage allowance of 69kgs, additional charges may apply for baggage in excess of this amount. Further conditions apply in relation to Baggage and carrying Dangerous Goods, for more information please see the website relevant to your travel www.virginaustralia.com ; www.flypacificblue.com ; www.polynesianblue.com .

-Flight Changes: You can change the date and time of your flight and the name of the Guest and you do not have to pay a change fee. For date and time changes, you may only make a change to another Premium Economy Velocity Redemption Fare of the same or greater value. To make changes to your booking, contact the Guest Contact Centre (GCC) at any time up to 24 hours after your flight's scheduled departure time. Changes to the name of the Guest can be made at up to 24 hours after the flights scheduled departure time by calling the GCC. The fare difference (if any) will be payable at the time of making the change and can be paid with either credit card or by using a credit. Passengers' names can be changed by contacting the GCC at any time up to 24 hours before the departure date. All other changes are not permitted and will be considered as a cancellation.

-Cancellations: You can cancel your flight at no additional cost, so long as the cancellation is made via the GCC. Cancellations can be made up to 24 hours after your flight's scheduled departure time, so long as you had not checked in. If you check in and do not show up, you will forfeit the fare paid and the Velocity Points used (if any), and you will not be eligible for a refund.

-Refunds: If you cancel your flight in accordance with these fare rules, you may receive a refund. Refunds can be requested by contacting the GCC or by emailing your booking reference number, the name of the Guest and flight dates to [email protected] If you are eligible for this option, you can elect to receive the refund in the same form as the original form of payment, except where you have paid by cash or EFTPOS, the refund will be directly deposited into your nominated Australian or New Zealand bank account. If you have booked using credit from another Virgin Australia fare type, you will not be eligible for a refund. If you have paid in Velocity Points your Points will receive a refund in Points. Refunds will reach your account within 7 ¿ 10 business days.

-Currency: The currency in which you made your original booking will apply to fare differences payable, refunds, fees for animals in hold and / or excess baggage. Please refer to the the relevant airline website for more information.
Unless otherwise specified, Points and Status Credits are not earned for travel on Velocity Redemption Fares, this is subject to change at the discretion of VRPL.

Looks like I was wrong. You can get a refund in cash and points so long as you didn't pay with a credit note from another virgin airfare. Looks quite flexible, as you'd expect a full revenue J ticket to be in fact.

 

[kpc]

Thanks...looks like you got that by doing a dummy booking:idea:.Hmmm....I'm thinking of booking 2x J return awards Syd to Per before the increase but there is a 50:50 chance may have to cancel, hence my query.

 

[elemist]

I changed a J fare which was points plus pay for no cost either cash or points. But the fares were the same. Pretty sure your responsible to pay the difference in fare costs

 

[serfty]

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PER-MEL return, 21-22nd January, $353.16 + 13,800 points in J

I find that incredibly good value. I think its cheaper in cash than my J rewards ticket at Christmas. ...

But prices are indeed going up!

Mid-November, I booked MEL-(737)-xSYD-(330)-PER in Business for 6900 VP's and $178.

 

[markis10]

But prices are indeed going up!

Mid-November, I booked MEL-(737)-xSYD-(330)-PER in Business for 6900 VP's and $178.

Hmmm 6900 + 178 x2 = 13800 & $356 thats down compared to $353.16 + 13,800 points:mrgreen:

 

[serfty]

Hmmm 6900 + 178 x2 = 13800 & $356 thats down compared to $353.16 + 13,800 points:mrgreen:

My bad -

Note my PER-xSYD-MEL trip back cost $228 and 6900.

 

[Moopere]

My bad -

Note my PER-xSYD-MEL trip back cost $228 and 6900.

Yes, $228 x 2 + 13,800 is what mine cost too. So its now cheaper??? Must be a seasonal thing.

I wonder if we won't see really any price movement on the transcon flights then? VA's statement suggests we only have J from PER and have been redeeming against J fares for at least several months ... sounds like this is it .... I can see a lot of DJ flights in my future if so.