The Velocity Status Run Master thread

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[blackcat20]

On the SE coast an MEL/OOL via SYD round trip and vv can earn a base 80 SC's for $525 in flexi. (40 for $290 with saver-lite)

I need 60sc to retain gold and have never done a status run on VA. Thinking maybe MEL-OOL via Syd, if I did Flexi one way and Saver lite the other, that'd get me what I need?

 

[a330j]

Should do. Mel-SYD-OOL 40sc in flexi and OOL-SYD-MEL 20sc in lite

 

[kevrosmith]

I need 60sc to retain gold and have never done a status run on VA. Thinking maybe MEL-OOL via Syd, if I did Flexi one way and Saver lite the other, that'd get me what I need?

Mel-CNS return on flexis both ways would give you 60 as well. Don't know what the price comparison is. Also get a cheaper option to use points to upgrade to J and enjoy J on a longer flight.

 

[blackcat20]

Mel-CNS return on flexis both ways would give you 60 as well. Don't know what the price comparison is. Also get a cheaper option to use points to upgrade to J and enjoy J on a longer flight.

I don't think my 3000 points will get me far but will look into CNS, thanks.

 

[kevrosmith]

I don't think my 3000 points will get me far but will look into CNS, thanks.

Actually... MEL-BNE on Flexi's one way earns you 30 SCs...

Basically anything direct outside of the first zone will earn you 30 SCs on a Flexi fare:
Great Circle Mapper

 

[serfty]

the thing is, there is a level of competition at OOL, see discount code thread.

For late April the cheapest MEL-BNE flexi is $349, MEL-OOL is$235 & MEL-xSYD-OOL is $261.

The former two earn 30 SC's, the latter 40 SC's.

 

[billystorm]

Would Mel-BNE-sin-HKT and return on flexi fare equate to 180 sc when booked with virgin or am I misinterpreting the status credit amounts again. (Using the interactive flight map and points table)

its coming in around $1400 as a flexi ... I do have 62,000pts if there's a better option? I thought Brisbane first as it appears to give max SC as opposed to the SYD/PER options?

 

[TomVexille]

I'm in need of 40sc and am looking at MEL-SYD-OOL for about $280. Is that good value?

 

[billystorm]

I'm in need of 40sc and am looking at MEL-SYD-OOL for about $280. Is that good value?

For a flexi its reasobable, as mentioned above at the end of the month its a little cheaper again. You could try the code BWX59 as it may work (not guaranteed) to help reduce that fare a little bit

 

[TomVexille]

For a flexi its reasobable, as mentioned above at the end of the month its a little cheaper again. You could try the code BWX59 as it may work (not guaranteed) to help reduce that fare a little bit

Sorry I meant return in saver lite

 

[serfty]

For a flexi its reasobable, as mentioned above at the end of the month its a little cheaper again. You could try the code BWX59 as it may work (not guaranteed) to help reduce that fare a little bit

Actually for a flexi that would be extremely cheap, given those are generally over $520 r/t for the route via SYD.

I would suggest it's a saver-light which would indeed earn 40 SC's.

 

[TomVexille]

Actually for a flexi that would be extremely cheap, given those are generally over $520 r/t for the route via SYD.

I would suggest it's a saver-light which would indeed earn 40 SC's.

Flexi one way was about $250-260 so $520 return is dead on.

 

[billystorm]

Flexi one way was about $250-260 so $520 return is dead on.

Scrap my last post, I misread the one above it as being $260 return not one way (was actually going to go track that one down myself if that were the case!)

 

[TomVexille]

Scrap my last post, I misread the one above it as being $260 return not one way (was actually going to go track that one down myself if that were the case!)

I wish it was. Oh well, going to go MEL-SYD-OOL return in June to maintain SG.

 

[blackcat20]

I wish it was. Oh well, going to go MEL-SYD-OOL return in June to maintain SG.

And I've booked saver one way, flexi the other to get my 60SC so we're set. Was the quickest, cheapest way given time constraints.

 

[Jetett]

Hi guys, new to VA FF and all it offers, but not new overall (been with the other mob forever!) I have I hope, requested access to the VA S/C run spreadsheet if at all possible .. I think I'm ready to ditch the other mob .. it's trickier to fly off the Goldy with them now we live here, and the fares appear better for where I want/need to go ..

 

[n7of9]

I have I hope, requested access to the VA S/C run spreadsheet if at all possible ..

good luck, i requested access ages ago *sniff*

 

[robd]

Hi guys, new to VA FF and all it offers, but not new overall (been with the other mob forever!) I have I hope, requested access to the VA S/C run spreadsheet if at all possible .. I think I'm ready to ditch the other mob .. it's trickier to fly off the Goldy with them now we live here, and the fares appear better for where I want/need to go ..

good luck, i requested access ages ago *sniff*

If you refer to post #945, the spreadsheet is really of little assistance these days with most runs out of date. There is also a minimum post/join date requirement for access.

As you can see in the recent posts, when a member finds a decent price on a run, they're openly posted.

I would suggest you read some more and join in with some posting, and that way, if this thread ever goes "off" again, you'll be eligible for access.

 

[bass_ke]

Welcome jetett, I'm another OOL local.

I think you'll find the va lounge here very nice!