Velocity - V Australia

You earn Velocity Points and Status Credits with V Australia based on the type of fare you purchase and the distance you fly.

How many Velocity Points and Status Credits do I earn?

You earn Velocity Points at the rates below, based on your fare type and miles flown:

Fare Type	Earn rate per mile
	Points	Status Credits
Economy
V Promo (V, Q, A)	0.25	0.25
V Deal, V Saver (K, G, E, L, N, T)	0.5	0.5
V Flexi (Y, B, H)	1.0	1.0
Premium Economy (Premium Deal, Premium Flexi) (W, S, R, O)	1.25	1.25
Business Class (Business Deal, Business Flexi) (J, C, D, I)	2.0	2.0

Silver and Gold Velocity Members also receive a Points and Status Credits bonus based on the number of miles they fly:

Status	Bonus Points and Status Credits Based on number of miles flown
Silver Status Members	20% Bonus
Gold Status Members	40% Bonus

Please note: The Status Bonus is based on the miles flown, and does not incorporate the Fare Type. V Australia codeshare flights operated by Virgin Blue earn Points based on the V Australia earn rate above.

Points^ you could earn on V Australia include:

Return flights between	Points and Status Credits earned*
	Economy** (Up to)	Premium Economy	Business
Sydney - Los Angeles	14,994*	18,742*	29,988*
Melbourne - Johannesburg	12,854*	16,068*	25,708*
Brisbane - Phuket	8,816*	11,020*	17,632*
Sydney - Nadi	3944*	4930*	7888*

Remember as a Silver or Gold Status Member, you’re entitled to a Points and Status Credits bonus.
*Based on a Red Status Member

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How can I work out how many Velocity Points and Status Credits I will earn on V Australia/Delta Codeshare flights?

When you fly onward with Delta Air Lines from Los Angeles to New York, Salt Lake City, Cincinnati or Orlando, however still on your V Australia boarding pass, you’ll earn Points and Status Credits as set out below.

For your V Australia flight from Sydney to LA
You will earn at the V Australia rate listed above.
For your onward journey with Delta Airlines
You will earn at the below rate. You will see that the only difference in Points and Status Credits earning compared to V Australia is in Business/First class.

Fare Type	Promo	Discount Economy	Economy	Business/First
Earn rate per mile	0.25	0.5	1	1.5
Status Credit rate per mile	0.25	0.5	1	1.5

Note: When purchasing a Premium Economy fare, your onward journey from Los Angeles will accrue Points and Status Credits at the Economy rate of 1 per mile. Guests on a Premium Economy ticket will default to Economy class when flying with Delta Air Lines.

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If you’re a Red Velocity Member and fly Sydney to L.A. return in V Australia’s International Business Class, you’ll earn enough Status Credits to upgrade to Silver Status Membership, and enough Points for two return Reward Seats~ between Sydney and Brisbane, or Sydney and Melbourne – all you have to do is pay the taxes.

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Terms and Conditions: Flights are governed by the V Australia Terms & Conditions. Check the Velocity Membership Terms & Conditions for details about earning Velocity Points with V Australia.

^These rates are correct as at 23 December 2009 and are subject to change.

*Earn values based on return mileage between Sydney and Los Angeles of 14,994, Brisbane and Los Angeles of 14,340, Melbourne and Los Angeles of 15,862.

**Points and Status Credits based on International Economy V Flexi fares. International Economy V Deal, V Saver and V Promo fares earn is calculated based on different earn rates per mile.

~ Based on 30,036 Points and Status Credits earned as a result of 15,018 miles travelled in International Business Class (15,018 miles x 2 Points/Status Credits per mile). Sydney to Brisbane and Sydney to Melbourne return Points values are based on Virgin Blue Reward Seat redemption rates and do not include taxes. Sydney to Brisbane return and Sydney to Melbourne return Reward Seats are 13,800 + taxes (totalling 27,600 Points plus taxes for two return Reward Seats), are correct as at 23 December 2009, are subject to change and do not include baggage. Taxes, fees and surcharges are payable in addition to the values quoted and can be paid using Points or your Credit Card. Availability may be limited. Payment by Credit Card will attract at $3.50AUD surcharge.