It’s time to do the Switch-A-Roo from you know who. Velocity Frequent Flyer, the loyalty program of Virgin Australia, is inviting Platinum and Gold (or above), frequent flyer members of competitor airlines, to apply for Velocity Gold Status under a new fast-track trial membership.*
The offer makes it possible for travellers to enjoy many of the rewards of Velocity Gold status while flying with a modern and vibrant airline operated by the world’s Best Cabin Crew, all while simultaneously benefiting from some of the greatest value airfares in the country.
Let’s do the Switch-A-Roo!
By simply submitting a short application via the Switch-A-Roo campaign website by 26 September 2022, Gold members and above of competitor airline loyalty programs can apply to receive a 3-month Velocity Discover Gold Status trial membership.* Perks of the highly valued Velocity Gold membership include complimentary Lounge access, priority boarding, preferential seating, higher checked baggage allowances, and lucrative bonus Points when customers book and fly with Virgin Australia.*
To retain the Velocity Gold membership for 12 months – a sought-after reward only previously offered to the most active Velocity members – the new member is only required to book one eligible flight and earn 80 Status Credits during the 3-month Discover Gold trial membership.*
And if that wasn’t generous enough, for Platinum (or above) members of an eligible frequent flyer program wanting to fast track to Velocity Platinum status for 12 months – the highest membership tier in the program – all they have to do is earn 200 Status Credits (normally 1,000) during the 3-month Discover Gold trial membership.*
The only Australian airline loyalty program to offer Family Pooling
Status Credits can also be maximised through Velocity’s unrivalled Family Pooling mechanism, making it easier for members to quickly climb the status ranks and start flashing their Velocity Platinum or Gold cards at Virgin Australia lounges, priority security and boarding queues.\
Surf’s UP with the return of in-flight Wi-Fi
And if that wasn’t enough great news for one day, Virgin Australia has today foreshadowed the introduction of high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi, which will gradually be installed on the majority of the airline’s fleet over the next 18 months, starting before the Christmas holiday break.
The launch of in-flight Wi-Fi follows a survey of Virgin Australia customers which found one in three leisure guests, and almost half of Business Class guests said that Wi-Fi was important to them when travelling.
The popular in-flight feature will be offered by Virgin Australia at high speed with the new and improved experience to be complimentary for the airline’s Business Class guests, as well as Beyond and Velocity Platinum members. A nominal fee to access Wi-Fi will be payable by all other guests.
*Switcharoo Discover Gold: Offer valid 12-26 September 2022. Limited availability. Eligibility criteria, exclusions and T&Cs apply
