The Velocity Status Run Master thread

[Ade]

Hi - thanks for replying. It is solely to get credits for a status run.

Cool.

As you'd like to get to VA Gold, you'd need 500SC and 4 eligible flights with VA in the 365 day period. With the DSC promo currently on, depending on where you are based, you can take a one stop business class flight and get at least 220SC (normal 110SC) out of that trip. Repeat the same trip once again and add another business leg somewhere you'd get to Gold

From there on, you'd need another 500SC more in the same year and 4 more eligible flights (8 in total) with VA to get to Platinum.

Criteria for eligible VA flights - is any flight that is operated by VA on VA flight number.

To get better fares try and find mid-week flights and explore a variety of destinations - HBA/LST, OOL, ADL etc. I usually take CBR-MEL-ADL in J and return for 440SC. However, don't do CBR-SYD or SYD-CBR as those routes are operated by Saab340 and they don't have business class seats. You do get business class status credits and points, but you won't be sitting in a business class seat.

Where possible (read : always) don't fly direct. Always connect to get more status credits, points & eligible flights. Our motto in AFF is "why fly direct, when you can connect"

Any more queries, please feel free to reach out.

Alternatively, if you are flying solely for the purpose of accruing status and don't fly regularly (or on a semi-regular basis) - you may want to think about why you need to accrue status and how are you going to enjoying the benefits that status brings. Just food for thought, goes without saying, you are welcome to do what makes you happy

 

[PLANT]

Mate used $616 melb-syd-OOL flex 100 sc and choice coming back 60sc onl.... but the ZXW75 code did not reduce fare when put in?

 

[Human]

Mate used $616 melb-syd-OOL flex 100 sc and choice coming back 60sc onl.... but the ZXW75 code did not reduce fare when put in?

I booked business class Melbourne to Brisbane earlier today and ZXW75 reduced the fare from $399 to $373.

 

[BrettV]

Scored MEL-CBR-OOL-SYD-MEL for 440SCs at $2.17 per SC. Not bad value for mine.

Sadly the ADL-MEL-CBR run isn't the value it once was

 

[PLANT]

Mate looked early today and questions that BUSINESS CLASS FLIGHT under $500 even with code? Was a future flight cause definitely not for today or tomorrow!

 

[Bri]

Scored MEL-CBR-OOL-SYD-MEL for 440SCs at $2.17 per SC. Not bad value for mine.

Sadly the ADL-MEL-CBR run isn't the value it once was

Was the all Choice, Flex or Business?

 

[f1415819]

I am looking for advice on how to get 190 SC (i.e. 95 SC with the promotion) before mid September. Parameters:
* ex-CBR
* need 2 eligible sectors
* I can only travel at weekends, although I could do a Sydney/Melbourne return after work provided I get back the same night.
* trying to minimise cost, ideally <$500 but I really have no idea what's possible.

Thank you for any suggestions!

 

[BrettV]

Was the all Choice, Flex or Business?

All Business for that trip!

 

[Bri]

All Business for that trip!

Ok. Just did similar but to MCY. Thanks.

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Cool.

As you'd like to get to VA Gold, you'd need 500SC and 4 eligible flights with VA in the 365 day period. With the DSC promo currently on, depending on where you are based, you can take a one stop business class flight and get at least 220SC (normal 110SC) out of that trip. Repeat the same trip once again and add another business leg somewhere you'd get to Gold

From there on, you'd need another 500SC more in the same year and 4 more eligible flights (8 in total) with VA to get to Platinum.

Criteria for eligible VA flights - is any flight that is operated by VA on VA flight number.

To get better fares try and find mid-week flights and explore a variety of destinations - HBA/LST, OOL, ADL etc. I usually take CBR-MEL-ADL in J and return for 440SC. However, don't do CBR-SYD or SYD-CBR as those routes are operated by Saab340 and they don't have business class seats. You do get business class status credits and points, but you won't be sitting in a business class seat.

Where possible (read : always) don't fly direct. Always connect to get more status credits, points & eligible flights. Our motto in AFF is "why fly direct, when you can connect"

Any more queries, please feel free to reach out.

Alternatively, if you are flying solely for the purpose of accruing status and don't fly regularly (or on a semi-regular basis) - you may want to think about why you need to accrue status and how are you going to enjoying the benefits that status brings. Just food for thought, goes without saying, you are welcome to do what makes you happy

Thanks for your help. Trip booked. It's to maintain my Platinum status with DSC

 

[Notyourbag]

Keen to retain gold and earn 220 status credits in the double status credit promotion.
Flying ex SYD - can be flexible on dates and routes (ideally all within a day).
Looking for suggestions on the cheapest J flights.

 

[kerfuffle]

Keen to retain gold and earn 220 status credits in the double status credit promotion.
Flying ex SYD - can be flexible on dates and routes (ideally all within a day).
Looking for suggestions on the cheapest J flights.

Anything that's $349/flight for Business and use a discount code. You could hang out in Melbourne or Brisbane for the day

 

[Notyourbag]

Anything that's $349/flight for Business and use a discount code. You could hang out in Melbourne or Brisbane for the day

Good shout. Also BNK for that fare?
I was hoping to go to Adelaide and check out their lounge but am guessing SYD-ADL via MEL or BNE won't be $349 fares!

 

[caskings]

Seen some cheap Business class fares on BNE - MEL - LST and some sub $400 BNE - MEL flights as well.

 

[kerfuffle]

Good shout. Also BNK for that fare?
I was hoping to go to Adelaide and check out their lounge but am guessing SYD-ADL via MEL or BNE won't be $349 fares!

SYD-MEL-ADE will be $349/flight (or $700 one way) if you're lucky but direct is $399. Going via BNE will cost even more and I heard some aren't even offering Business BNE-ADL (nor will they be a one-day thing unless you want to sit in an airplane all day)

 

[chillybags]

Booked business class Sydney to Mackay - one leg is with Alliance Airlines. VA flight number - operated for virgin airlines. Does anyone know if this will be double status credits

 

[somebol]

I am looking for advice on how to get 190 SC (i.e. 95 SC with the promotion) before mid September. Parameters:
* ex-CBR
* need 2 eligible sectors
* I can only travel at weekends, although I could do a Sydney/Melbourne return after work provided I get back the same night.
* trying to minimise cost, ideally <$500 but I really have no idea what's possible.

Thank you for any suggestions!

CBR-MEL-ADL can be had for < 500 with the promo code.
That should get you 220 SC

 

[henrus]

Booked business class Sydney to Mackay - one leg is with Alliance Airlines. VA flight number - operated for virgin airlines. Does anyone know if this will be double status credits

Yes, QQ (Aliance) flights that are operated for VA under a VA flight number are treated as VA's own.

 

[citrusb]

Rookie question i know...do award bookings count toward eligible sectors ?
Head spinning can't think !

 

[jase05]

Rookie question i know...do award bookings count toward eligible sectors ?
Head spinning can't think !

No, they do not

 

[BRIS_VA_HAWK]

Booked business class Sydney to Mackay - one leg is with Alliance Airlines. VA flight number - operated for virgin airlines. Does anyone know if this will be double status credits

Yes it will credit however you won't get J service on the Alliance flight and you MAY have to ask for an original routing credit if it credits automatically as a Y fare. Would be interested to see what's on your itinerary in terms of fare classes.