The Velocity Status Run Master thread

[lobo76]

Any of those 110SC J flights out of MEL? I've tried a few routes and dates and can't find anything under ~$450

 

[Milefest]

MEL-CBR-OOL $406 with code, depends when you need to fly

 

[Inlander]

MEL-CBR-OOL $406 with code, depends when you need to fly

Got that for March 2023- $406 in J with 110 SC

 

[remyM]

Any of those 110SC J flights out of MEL? I've tried a few routes and dates and can't find anything under ~$450

MEL-SYD-MCY I saw as low as 387 in J

MEL-OOL direct earns 80 but at $271 in J... could be a nice boost

 

[Milefest]

Origin	Connection	Destination	Price	Promo Price	SC	$/SC	Class
ADL	MEL	CBR	352.00	320.00	110	2.91	J
ADL	BNE	CNS	569.00	517.27	160	3.23	J
ADL	BNE	NTL	457.00	457.00	135	3.39	J
ADL	MEL, SYD	DRW	887	806.36	215	3.75	J
ADL	MEL, BNE	PPP	809	735.45	190	3.87	J
ADL	MEL, BNE	CNS	935.00	850.00	215	3.95	J

For anyone interested at options out of ADL. There's couple of haulers, 215 SCs on the same ticket

 

[AngryVal]

Hi all,

Long time reader first time [thread] poster....

My extended VA Status is set to expire end of February 2023. I've been platinum or gold consistently for the past 6-7 years but Covid has curtailed my business trips significantly (ironically just as I got promoted and qualified for business class flights internationally - thanks pandemic!).

So I am considering a status run on VA to try and reach at least 400 SC before March.

Have never attempted a status run before so was hoping for tips/tricks/ideas... I have a little time as you can see but given the state of the airline industry atm I'd be surprised if we see any DSC promotions anytime soon...

Ideas?

 

[SYD]

Maybe start at the end of this thread?

The Velocity Status Run Master thread

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhwtfCUVwAWadEwwTFNmTVc2TVVZemNvYVpJeU9YX3c OK I've put a rudimentary one together... if anyone wants access I think you can request at that link but you'd also need to PM me so I can verify your AFF 'regularity', although as a relative newcomer I...

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[Milefest]

These were some of the domestic routes I was tracking last month:

Origin	Connection	Destination	Price	SC	Promo Price	$/SC	Class
CBR	MEL	ADL	$351.00	110	$319.09	$2.90	J
ADL	MEL	CBR	$352.00	110	$320.00	$2.91	J
SYD	MEL	HBA	$382.00	110	$347.27	$3.16	J
ADL	BNE	CNS	$569.00	160	$517.27	$3.23	J
NTL	BNE	ADL	$492.00	135	$447.27	$3.31	J
ADL	BNE	NTL	$457.00	135	$457.00	$3.39	J
BNE		MEL	$299.00	80	$271.82	$3.40	J
SYD	MEL	LST	$424.00	110	$385.45	$3.50	J
MEL	SYD	MCY	$425.30	110	$386.64	$3.51	J
HBA	MEL, SYD	BNK	$649.00	165	$590.00	$3.58	J
SYD	BNE	CNS	$542.00	135	$492.73	$3.65	J
MEL	BNE	CNS	$647.00	160	$588.18	$3.68	J
MEL	CBR	OOL	$448.00	110	$407.27	$3.70	J
ADL	MEL, SYD	DRW	$887.00	215	$806.36	$3.75	J
LST	MEL, BNE	CNS	$907.00	215	$824.55	$3.84	J
ADL	MEL, BNE	PPP	$809.00	190	$735.45	$3.87	J
SYD	MEL, ADL	DRW	$928.00	215	$843.64	$3.92	J
ADL	MEL, BNE	CNS	$935.00	215	$850.00	$3.95	J
HBT	MEL, BNE	CNS	$935.00	215	$850.00	$3.95	J
CNS	BNE, MEL	MCY	$1,057.00	240	$960.91	$4.00	J
OOL	MEL	MCY	$709.00	160	$644.55	$4.03	J

Note that prices have changed in the last month. Use coupon code.

 

[AngryVal]

Maybe start at the end of this thread?

The Velocity Status Run Master thread

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhwtfCUVwAWadEwwTFNmTVc2TVVZemNvYVpJeU9YX3c OK I've put a rudimentary one together... if anyone wants access I think you can request at that link but you'd also need to PM me so I can verify your AFF 'regularity', although as a relative newcomer I...

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

Apologies - I hunted around for a thread before posting but nothing came up in search... my bad!

 

[AngryVal]

These were some of the domestic routes I was tracking last month:

Origin	Connection	Destination	Price	SC	Promo Price	$/SC	Class
CBR	MEL	ADL	$351.00	110	$319.09	$2.90	J
ADL	MEL	CBR	$352.00	110	$320.00	$2.91	J
SYD	MEL	HBA	$382.00	110	$347.27	$3.16	J
ADL	BNE	CNS	$569.00	160	$517.27	$3.23	J
NTL	BNE	ADL	$492.00	135	$447.27	$3.31	J
ADL	BNE	NTL	$457.00	135	$457.00	$3.39	J
BNE		MEL	$299.00	80	$271.82	$3.40	J
SYD	MEL	LST	$424.00	110	$385.45	$3.50	J
MEL	SYD	MCY	$425.30	110	$386.64	$3.51	J
HBA	MEL, SYD	BNK	$649.00	165	$590.00	$3.58	J
SYD	BNE	CNS	$542.00	135	$492.73	$3.65	J
MEL	BNE	CNS	$647.00	160	$588.18	$3.68	J
MEL	CBR	OOL	$448.00	110	$407.27	$3.70	J
ADL	MEL, SYD	DRW	$887.00	215	$806.36	$3.75	J
LST	MEL, BNE	CNS	$907.00	215	$824.55	$3.84	J
ADL	MEL, BNE	PPP	$809.00	190	$735.45	$3.87	J
SYD	MEL, ADL	DRW	$928.00	215	$843.64	$3.92	J
ADL	MEL, BNE	CNS	$935.00	215	$850.00	$3.95	J
HBT	MEL, BNE	CNS	$935.00	215	$850.00	$3.95	J
CNS	BNE, MEL	MCY	$1,057.00	240	$960.91	$4.00	J
OOL	MEL	MCY	$709.00	160	$644.55	$4.03	J

Note that prices have changed in the last month. Use coupon code.

How long out should I look at booking these? Tried a couple of months ahead Mel--CBR--OOL were over $1000.

 

[QF WP]

A recent promo code I believe required a 21 day forward booking window and some other requirements - check up the thread as I think somebody posted the T&C's. The cheaper fares may be on flight with timing that doesn't suit...but keep changing dates to find the sweet spot.

 

[Brizz]

I use google flights to narrow down my search - once you perform an initial search you can then select Virgin only and rapidly scan through the months looking for cheap flights...



The example above is the first flight in the list - CBR to ADL, and the price is return so is slightly more than the price they found but only marginally...

 

[Milefest]

How long out should I look at booking these? Tried a couple of months ahead Mel--CBR--OOL were over $1000.

As QF WP mentioned, there's an advance period. Probably goes without saying but don't book a multi-city. Book a MEL-OOL route and select the flights that offer a connection - these routes optimize the SC earn rate.

 

[AngryVal]

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As QF WP mentioned, there's an advance period. Probably goes without saying but don't book a multi-city. Book a MEL-OOL route and select the flights that offer a connection - these routes optimize the SC earn rate.

Amazing advice everyone - super appreciated! I was looking at a multi-city like a n00b and firing dates into Virgin which felt very hit & miss... will try again with Google Flights!

 

[hb13]

Hi All,

I'm trying to get the 200 SC for the Platinum challenge. I have a flight booked from MEL-SYD one way in J - so that earns me 55 SC - if I'm not mistaken. I'm yet to book my return.

Based in MEL, I assume the best option for me is to do MEL-OOL direct, which gets me 160 SC and is probably the cheapest at around AUD$600.

Are there any other cheaper/better options? I'm also open to doing something creative on my return from Sydney in Nov, as I'm yet to book that return flight.

Thanks for the help all.

 

[Mattg]

Based in MEL, I assume the best option for me is to do MEL-OOL direct, which gets me 160 SC and is probably the cheapest at around AUD$600.

That's about as good as it gets. I'd book that.

If you're in CBR or ADL there's a better run (CBR-MEL-ADL in J) but once you take into account positioning flight costs, there's no real gain for someone based in MEL.

 

[mbeder]

That's about as good as it gets. I'd book that.

If you're in CBR or ADL there's a better run (CBR-MEL-ADL in J) but once you take into account positioning flight costs, there's no real gain for someone based in MEL.

Also looking to do the Plat Challenge, however with Sydney as my home base.
If I'm interpreting the previous threads correctly, it looks like the best option is to fly in-and-out of either CBR or Melb into OOL/Adelaide, bookended by a Return flight to & from Sydney? Am I correct?

 

[Mattg]

Also looking to do the Plat Challenge, however with Sydney as my home base.
If I'm interpreting the previous threads correctly, it looks like the best option is to fly in-and-out of either CBR or Melb into OOL/Adelaide, bookended by a Return flight to & from Sydney? Am I correct?

If you're in Sydney and need 200 status credits, I'd take a bus/train/flight to Canberra and then fly CBR-MEL-ADL-MEL-CBR in J.

220 status credits for around ~$600.

 

[mbeder]

If you're in Sydney and need 200 status credits, I'd take a bus/train/flight to Canberra and then fly CBR-MEL-ADL-MEL-CBR in J.

220 status credits for around ~$600.

Thanks so much Matt, that looks way cheaper than the other options I’d been considering.

 

[hb13]

That's about as good as it gets. I'd book that.

If you're in CBR or ADL there's a better run (CBR-MEL-ADL in J) but once you take into account positioning flight costs, there's no real gain for someone based in MEL.

Thanks Matt.