From the AFF Archives: Virgin Blue Launches Velocity Rewards (December 2005)
After commencing flights in August 2000, budget carrier Virgin Blue launched the “Velocity Rewards” loyalty program in November 2005.
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Loyalty Program
Loyalty Program is a popular topic at the Australian Frequent Flyer. All frequent flyer programs are essentially loyalty programs. But there are other non-airline loyalty programs, such as the loyalty programs associated with hotels.
Beginner’s Guide to Woolworths Everyday Rewards
Everyday Rewards is the Woolworths loyalty program. Previously branded as Woolworths Rewards, members earn points on purchases in return for supermarket savings or Qantas Frequent Flyer points.
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Why Qantas Points Are Not a Real Currency
Qantas Frequent Flyer points have almost become a de-facto currency in Australia. But Qantas points are not like money for several reasons.
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Only 17% of Ansett Global Rewards Members Feared of Airline Bankruptcy
In the years prior to Ansett’s bankruptcy, most Ansett Global Rewards members were blissfully unaware of the risk of losing their points.
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Velocity Accounts Suspended & Reinstated: What Happened?
Last week, an unusually large number of Velocity Frequent Flyer member accounts were suspended due to suspicious activity.
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