Targeted Velocity Double SCs or Points Offer [July 2024]

[MEL_Traveller]

I got the offer too. Double or double. Would be a good deal if i was still using VA, can cancel J class without penalty to rebook.

 

[Blinky]

Won’t bother. I will have Platinum late this year and will fly enough to get it again before renewal date. Double points are not worth it given the decline in points value.

 

[FunPlum]

Shocked to receive it now as well. Love to get inside their heads and find out the criteria.

Pretty sure the criteria is that you have a VFF account. I've requalified for next year and can gift Plat and I was a bit surprised that it landed in my inbox tonight

 

[Steven of Mysore]

Since quite a few of 'us' have received the offer now, I suspect it is just a working capital aka revenue push for the IPO.

 

[Blinky]

Since quite a few of 'us' have received the offer now, I suspect it is just a working capital aka revenue push for the IPO.

Maybe. I suppose even a couple percent increase in booking by good customers would look good to investors.

 

[drron]

Well they have the right target with me. definitely considering switching our domestic flights to VA. Plus I have the SCs to be silver already but have only 1 VA flight. I am considering the double SCs depending on whether I could get to Plat. As Mrsdrron pools to me that is an effective triple SCs for any flight we do.
Also considering their bonus points offer.

 

[esquire]

Looks like every Australian and their dog will have status with VA soon. It is almost too easy to obtain with family pooling, constant promotions, status matches and lower qualifications levels and more status credits earned on flights. A no brainer for a moderate level flyer to get perks however which would be otherwise out of reach with QF. I just fear priority boarding and lounges etc will start to suffer soon.

 

[ThatMrBlake]

I just fear priority boarding and lounges etc will start to suffer soon.

They are suffering already - I notice it the most when in the Sydney lounge and the long lines for priority boarding ex Sydney.

 

[Blinky]

I just fear priority boarding and lounges etc will start to suffer soon.

It’s already happened. The average 4pm weekday flight out of Sydney has. Priority queues are challenging the general boarding queue. And the Sydney lounge before boarding is close to standing room only.

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Great minds etc….

 

[MH_fan]

Glad this came. Useful for next year's requalifying of WP. My only question is how one can book flights to Jun 27, 2025, when the offer is to book by Jul 18 and the VA website will only allow you to book up til Jun 13 if you book by that deadline!

 

[FrothDaddy]

Does anyone know how long it takes for the DSCs to be credited? I was planning on taking a flight on 15th September (Choice, 50 SCs) hoping that I will receive 100 SCs allowing me to maintain Gold status which I received as part of the Discover program...the only thing is that my review date is 17th September. Do you think that they will be credited into my account before then? Do you think I have a case to say that I am technically eligible? Any advice would be so greatly appreciated! Thank you!

 

[Blinky]

All I can say is that the r triple status credits I earned a couple of days ago were credited on the day.

 

[fletty]

Looks like every Australian and their dog will have status with VA soon. It is almost too easy to obtain with family pooling, constant promotions, status matches and lower qualifications levels and more status credits earned on flights. A no brainer for a moderate level flyer to get perks however which would be otherwise out of reach with QF. I just fear priority boarding and lounges etc will start to suffer soon.

I would say I infrequently fly VA compared to QF, but with the family pooling and lower requirements I'll reach Gold with VA next month without really trying.

 

[Blinky]

I would say I infrequently fly VA compared to QF, but with the family pooling and lower requirements I'll reach Gold with VA next month without really trying.

Yes, that used to be me. But since retiring and becoming a self funded flyer, maintaining status is not a trivial thing.

 

[BRIS_VA_HAWK]

WP and received the double points or double SC offer yesterday, so guessing it's a broad-based "fill up the forward bookings" by Bain. Will most likely cancel and rebook my AFL GF BNE-MEL & vv flights if the pricing hasn't changed.

 

[fletty]

WP and received the double points or double SC offer yesterday, so guessing it's a broad-based "fill up the forward bookings" by Bain. Will most likely cancel and rebook my AFL GF BNE-MEL & vv flights if the pricing hasn't changed.

Flights with VA back to Brisbane on the Sunday are actually much cheaper as of yesterday - cancelled 2x J fares for 2x Y Choice for $120

 

[AIRwin]

Flights with VA back to Brisbane on the Sunday are actually much cheaper as of yesterday - cancelled 2x J fares for 2x Y Choice for $120

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[dvt]

I didn't get the email. However, an offical virgin add came up in my Facebook feed displaying the offer. I clicked the link, logged into my account and was able to select the offer. If you go to the velocity Facebook page, you can sign up from the offer from there.

 

[VPS]

I got it with an email to say my status is under review. Just lost gold and don’t think this is going to be enough to re earn gold in the next couple of months

 

[dapianoman]

I got mine in the mail last night too so I cancelled a J booking to Cairns in Dec and rebooked the same dates at no extra cost. Gone from 270SC to 540SC in one go for $1100 return. Makes for a nice start to retaining platinum next year