VA Double Status Credit Offer

[AaronBradford]

Seems VA have another double status credit offer going for bookings made this month for travel from 01FEB14-30JUN14:

Virgin Australia: get double status credits for Christmas - Flights | hotels | frequent flyer | business class - Australian Business Traveller

 

[samas]

Just saw that too and can't verify it yet on VA/VFF website home pages or media releases. Wonder how AusBT got the scoop.

 

[erkpod]

If this is true, not good timing for me to pay for a trip as I fly out for 2 months overseas in exactly 2 weeks!

 

[Intra]

Well.... This might help me achieve Platinum...

 

[AaronBradford]

Wonder how AusBT got the scoop.

They are journalists ... VA normally feed them a lot of info without an actual publicly-available press release.

Well.... This might help me achieve Platinum...

I was going to requalify gold anyway, but this just means less flights to get there Not worth it for me to shoot for platinum unfortunately.

 

[Fiches Mouser]

That's a bit annoying. Would have liked to have seen this a few weeks ago when I booked a few flights for early next year.

What do you think the chances are of getting double SCs on bookings made prior to today but flying during the promo period?

Still, happy to see VA matching QF. Probably should wait to see a press release or something official.

 

[Intra]

I was going to requalify gold anyway, but this just means less flights to get there Not worth it for me to shoot for platinum unfortunately.

Getting Gold back was going to be the easy part - I might as well get Platinum while I have the chance, don't think I'll be able to for a few more years after this.... Then its just 800 Status Credits, rather than 1000.....

 

[AaronBradford]

What do you think the chances are of getting double SCs on bookings made prior to today but flying during the promo period?

Probably very little chance, to be honest.

 

[Peter78]

Seems VA have another double status credit offer going for bookings made this month for travel from 01FEB14-30JUN14:

Virgin Australia: get double status credits for Christmas - Flights | hotels | frequent flyer | business class - Australian Business Traveller

It is true, I just got an email:

Dear Peter78,

As one of our valued Gold members, we’re offering you double Status Credits for a limited time when you fly on an eligible Virgin Australia flight between 1 February - 30 June 2014*. Simply book between 18 - 31 December 2013.

Book now to take advantage of this limited time offer to help you maintain Gold or enjoy Platinum benefits sooner.

 

[Mogul]

Just received an email as well.

Better start booking.

 

[Jurahn]

Offer is now showing on the Velocity website. Ts & Cs state: This offer is valid for new bookings made between 18 December - 31 December 2013 inclusive, for travel on eligible Virgin Australia flights between 1 February - 30 June 2014 inclusive.

 

[kevrosmith]

Offer is now showing on the Velocity website. Ts & Cs state: This offer is valid for new bookings made between 18 December - 31 December 2013 inclusive, for travel on eligible Virgin Australia flights between 1 February - 30 June 2014 inclusive.

I'm thinking of booking some Flexi's during that travel period. What do other people reckon: if I need to change the day I travel later on (as in, make the change after 31 Dec - but travel still falls during the 1 Feb - 30 Jun period), would I still get the Double Status credits?

 

[erkpod]

Domestic only?

*thinks*

Might have to bring my 2014 leave forward.

 

[Jurahn]

Domestic only?

*thinks*

Might have to bring my 2014 leave forward.

Seems to be domestic and international.

 

[Warks]

No offer received yet for this SG. Is it general?

 

[DC3]

... What do you think the chances are of getting double SCs on bookings made prior to today but flying during the promo period? ...

Probably no chance because they want to encourage new bookings.

I haven't got the email yet, but the link in Post # 1 says: " ... Just book a domestic or international Virgin Australia flight from now until December 31st 2013, with travel to take place between February 1st and June 30th 2014 ...".

 

[Gredgy69]

Yes it is a general offer. I have seen the ad for this on the VA FF website but have not received any personalized email yet Got trips to Brisvegas and Perth next Feb and March. This will help the re-qualification for platinum. Might even look at a trip to US/Canada.

 

[bullerdude]

Haven't received an email but its on the website - Airline Special Offers | Velocity Frequent Flyer

 

[erkpod]

I've put the wheels in motion to see if I can get my holidays moved forward a month (stated 80% success rate - I was in the other 20% this year).

When I get home, I'll see if I have any long breaks March - May. I'll be out of the country Jan/Feb already.

 

[mattyj89]

Glad I've held out booking my next year flights for footy in Melbourne! Credit card will get a smashing for the next couple of weeks, but double status, how could I not

Should retain Gold Velocity in April now instead of June, might even have a shot at Platinum!