It still says 2021 but I have kept the email I received from them saying it’s been extended to 2022. I imagine their technology may not be able to deal with it stating 2022.
Won’t get me anything that’s for sure as I won’t be flying with them
newsroom.virginaustralia.com
That is correct (well broadly-see below)Hi,
I haven't been particularly attentive through 2020 but trying to do some catch-up reading. I received the initial 12-month extension and my Gold will now expire in July 2021. I have not completed any eligible sectors since the extension.
Virgin Australia goes one better on frequent flyer offer
• Virgin Australia rewards Velocity Frequent Flyer members for their loyalty and announces lucrative new incentives to book and fly
This link to the newsroom talks of a further extension if you complete just one eligible sector. To confirm - if I fly once at the end of this month will my Gold status be extended to July 2022 even if I fail to meet the status credits required to retain?
Hoping someone can confirm my interpretation.
Regards,
Stevo
"Not one to be outdone by a competitor, Velocity Frequent Flyer will offer eligible Gold and Platinum members a status extension of up to one (1) year or until 31 March 2022, as long as they take one (1) eligible flight with Virgin Australia before 28 March 2021."Hi,
I haven't been particularly attentive through 2020 but trying to do some catch-up reading. I received the initial 12-month extension and my Gold will now expire in July 2021. I have not completed any eligible sectors since the extension.
Virgin Australia goes one better on frequent flyer offer
• Virgin Australia rewards Velocity Frequent Flyer members for their loyalty and announces lucrative new incentives to book and fly
This link to the newsroom talks of a further extension if you complete just one eligible sector. To confirm - if I fly once at the end of this month will my Gold status be extended to July 2022 even if I fail to meet the status credits required to retain?
Hoping someone can confirm my interpretation.
Regards,
Stevo
Awesome. Thank you both for that!
1 eligible flight (before 28 March 2021) = extends your Gold status until 31 March 2022, as pointed out by @Stealthflyer
As a West Australian I have no chance of achieving any flights.1 eligible flight (before 28 March 2021) = extends your Gold status until 31 March 2022, as pointed out by @Stealthflyer
2 eligible flights (before 28 March 2021) = above + 5000 bonus points
3 eligible flights (before 28 March 2021) = above + unlimited Economy X seating until 28 March 2021
Velocity Status Rewards
Find out how Virgin Australia is rewarding existing Status members with Status Rewards. Find out more about our Status Match extension with our Discover Gold Program update.experience.velocityfrequentflyer.com
As a West Australian I have no chance of achieving any flights.1 eligible flight (before 28 March 2021) = extends your Gold status until 31 March 2022, as pointed out by @Stealthflyer
2 eligible flights (before 28 March 2021) = above + 5000 bonus points
3 eligible flights (before 28 March 2021) = above + unlimited Economy X seating until 28 March 2021
Velocity Status Rewards
Find out how Virgin Australia is rewarding existing Status members with Status Rewards. Find out more about our Status Match extension with our Discover Gold Program update.
Flights within WA?
I’m WA too.
As a Tasmanian the flight opportunities are pretty limited too. It’s better than last year of course when VA stopped flying to Tasmania entirely. Most destinations involve a transit through Melbourne. The Sydney flights are limited and seem to change constantly at the moment. There are more to Brisbane but that route is surprisingly expensive at the moment. We did have direct flights to Perth but now they’ve dropped that route and have me transiting through Melbourne for my upcoming flight. No thanks.
