V Australia and Etihad code share question

[nathanxu]

I understand V Australia just expands Etihad codeshare to Europe. It is now possible to purchase flights to Europe via V Australia's website. However, at this stage, its not possible to book reward flights to Europe on Velocity's website. Does anyone know when this service will likely to become available?

I also noticed V Australia flight is little bit more expensive ($20) than its code share Etihad flights. Interesting.

 

[samh004]

They currently have preliminary approval for the partnership. I expect when they have full approval award flights wont be far behind.

It has been noted that Y fares were cheaper on the VA codeshare, while J and F were more expensive, I’m not sure if this has changed.

 

[Velocity Frequent Flyer]

However, at this stage, its not possible to book reward flights to Europe on Velocity's website. Does anyone know when this service will likely to become available?

This is available now - Velocity - Etihad Airways

 

[nathanxu]

You have to call Velocity customer service to check availability at this stage. However, you can check online for availability for V Australia's flight to US and South Africa.

 

[browski]

This is available now - Velocity - Etihad Airways

There has never been a verified, successful redemption of a Velocity (non-VB, Non-VA) award flight. Good marketing though, the old "bait 'n switch".

 

[jsd]

you can check online for availability for V Australia's flight to US and South Africa.

And the new VA operated flights (VA29 & VA30) to Abu Dhabi

 

[Justchecking]

There has never been a verified, successful redemption of a Velocity (non-VB, Non-VA) award flight. Good marketing though, the old "bait 'n switch".

Has there ever been a codeshare agreement that would allow this previously:?:

 

[browski]

Has there ever been a codeshare agreement that would allow this previously:?:

I think the answer is "yes, all of them".

But maybe I do not understand your question. My point was that it was almost impossible to redeem Velocity points onto Emirates or Malaysian Airlines flights - even though the program states that you can. I had never been successful and I was curious to see if others had been.

For example I could redeem QF points for a Delhi-Helsinki flight on Finnair even though they are not a codeshare of QF.

 

[goldfishinabowl]

I'm going to be flying to Europe with Etihad in February. Will there be an advantage to flying the connecting CBR-SYD leg to meet my flight with Virgin Blue... (does Qantas still have some sort of agreement with Etihad?)

 

[samh004]

I'm going to be flying to Europe with Etihad in February. Will there be an advantage to flying the connecting CBR-SYD leg to meet my flight with Virgin Blue... (does Qantas still have some sort of agreement with Etihad?)

I believe the Qantas partnership ends this month.