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Virgin Australia announces global partner network
October 28th 2021
Virgin Australia (VA) has resumed its international strategy with an announcement its Velocity frequent flyer members will be able to “earn and burn” points on seven international airlines. Read More » VA will partner initially with Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Singapore Airlines and South African Airways. The airline said a network of hundreds of international destinations would go live in stages as restrictions eased and international travel resumed in what it described as the first tranche of post-lockdown deals. Velocity members will first be able to redeem their points for reward seats and earn points on status credits on eligible regular fares on selected flights with Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and South African Airways. A caveat is travel dates will vary for each carrier and reward seat. VA said route availability was expected to increase in line with international travel demand returning to the market. The airline said Singapore Airlines would be next to offer reward seats as the airline expands its network and services to and from Australia. Meanwhile, Velocity members can continue to earn points and status credits when traveling on eligible revenue bookings made with the carrier. More partnerships and more destinations will be revealed in the coming months, VA said.
