Velocity Point Minimums - Question...

[Dr Gonzo]

Hi everyone, thanks for all the advice in the other thread! I booked the flight for my girl this morning (LAX to SYD)... it was 49,000 points + $138 tax... i used 40,000 points and covered the rest with cash.

Obviously now i want to book SYD-LAX and again it is 49,000 points + $138. As of tomorrow i will have 29,000 points available. Can anyone tell me if this reaches the minimum number of points needed? I would really like to be able to do 29,000 points + $x instead of just buying the ticket out right for $750.

I know there is a minimum number of points required and a limit on the cash component of the booking but virgin said it is calculated at the time of booking and cant tell me if 29,000 is enough. Anyone got a rough idea? I was hoping anything over 55% or so would be ok

 

[docjames]

Couldnt you just go online and try and book it?

 

[adamonline]

I just tried and found a 47,000 + $191 fare available and when trying to pay the minimum points required was 33,000 + $280. So I would think that 29,000 points is not enough to meet a required minimum for a 49,000 + $138 fare

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[Dr Gonzo]

I just tried and found a 47,000 + $191 fare available and when trying to pay the minimum points required was 33,000 + $280. So I would think that 29,000 points is not enough to meet a required minimum for a 49,000 + $138 fare

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oh ok, thanks for trying that mate! appreciate it...