Velocity wants to know if you prefer bonus status credits or points

Got this one as well sadly already re-qualified for plat until May 2026 thanks to the flurry of DSC/TSC offer last year so it’s just going down the drain.
 
Email suggests no activation required but I can't see anything in my offers list on the Velocity website. Is that the same for everyone?

I also received the email. The app didn't have this offer to activate so it must be automatic. But I did see a separate offer for bonus SCs for business. They really must need the cash hit? 😕
 
There was something that need to be ticked in response to that original email back in December otherwise you won't receive it.
 
I suppose they're getting a sense of just how far people really fly with bums in seats and those who rack it up with credit cards e.t.c. Their program might be a profit maker but I can see them figuring out ways to 'revalue' the system...
 
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I was watching this conversation with interest but no e-mail came through. Ho, hum... I went and booked a one-way domestic VA flight yesterday, with the return date still TBC.

This afternoon, I now have a personalised double points offer from Velocity, which specifically cites yesterday's booking.

"Mr GO, we can't wait to welcome you on board for your flight from Sydney to Melbourne on <date>. We'd also like to offer you twice the reason to book your next flight with Virgin Australia too. You can earn double Velocity points when you book an eligible Virgin Australia flight by Tuesday 28 February 2025. That's 10 Points per $1 spent on eligible flight. Plus, as a Platinum member you'll receive an additional 5 Bonus Points per $1 spent on addition to the double Points earned (excluding Economy Lite fares)."

Looking at the T&C's here, yesterday's booking doesn't even qualify for double points, as it was made before I received and activated this offer. Booked via Amex, so I can't be bothered to cancel and re-book just for double points. I'd do it for DSC, being a first-time WP with VA and highly doubtful that I will requalify once the devaluation comes through.

I don't recall being asked about my preferences for double points or DSC but that's a no-brainer... alas, when I make the return booking this weekend, double points it shall be.
 

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