Question about obtaining Gold status - due to enough SC's but not sectors on VA

[Deewhy]

I have calculated that i will earn enough status to hit gold later this year (500 status credits), but only with 2 eligible sectors on VA flown (the majority will be from partner airlines). That should be enough to get me silver.

However, if I was to fly an extra two sectors on VA some months after the 500 credits are attained and therefore qualify for Gold, what will be my review date for reassessment - 12 months from when I initially hit 500 SC's or 12 mths from when I hit the 4 sectors?


Thanks!

 

[markis10]

The minimum sectors only come into play after August when they start being counted AFAIK.

 

[Mh4k]

Do reward fares count as eligible sectors?

 

[serfty]

Do reward fares count as eligible sectors?

They shouldn't: http://www.velocityrewards.com.au/content/ProgramBenefits/TermsConditions/index.htm#7

Eligible Sector means a flight journey from an origin to a destination:

(a) that has been flown;
(b) that has been purchased using cash or credit;
(c) that has not been purchased in whole or in part using Points; and
(d) where Virgin Australia is the marketing carrier (This means that the flight number starts with a DJ or VA prefix)
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6.20 To upgrade to, or maintain, a Silver, Gold or Platinum Membership, you need to fly the required number of Eligible Sectors each year and earn the number of Status Credits set out in clause 7.14 each year. The required number of Eligible Sectors you need to fly before your Review Date to upgrade to, or maintain Membership Levels are:

6.20.1 Silver Membership - two Eligible Sectors;
6.20.2 Gold Membership - four Eligible Sectors; and
6.20.3 Platinum Membership - eight Eligible Sectors.​

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[Mh4k]

Thanks - that's what I thought (but was too lazy to look up the Ts&Cs)

 

[smit0847]

Whats the point of the eligible sectors? I dont understand.

 

[notzac]

Whats the point of the eligible sectors? I dont understand.

To ensure you're not earning status by only flying partners (i.e., VA actually gets some revenue from you).