Velocity Frequent Flyer

Velocity is Virgin Australia’s loyalty program. Its individual airline partnerships provide additional earning and redemption paths; they do not form a single global alliance or shared wallet.

How to earn Velocity Points

Compare direct Velocity earn with bank transfers in destination points, including announced ratio changes. Flybuys is another earning path. Household pooling has eligibility and timing conditions; existing balances need a separate check.

How to use Velocity Points

Search Virgin Australia Reward Seats and eligible partner awards through Velocity’s current booking process. A Singapore Airlines award booked with Velocity and a transfer to KrisFlyer are different options. Do not assume partner bookings are phone-only.

Sweet spots

• Domestic trips that reduce the cash cost of travel you already need.
• A partner itinerary whose whole-party quote fits your balance and budget.

What to watch

• Check marketing and operating airline, especially on wet-leased flights.
• Compare the same travellers and cabins through each booking program.
• Unknown provider results do not mean sold out.

Alliance & partners

Not in a global alliance — including Emirates, Etihad, Virgin Australia. Access is via direct partnerships and transfer partners.

Frequently asked

How do I earn Velocity Points in Australia?

Our dataset contains 5 Australian card options for this program that earn it directly (1 in our list), or by transferring from a bank rewards currency. See the earning section below.

Is Velocity Frequent Flyer part of an alliance?

Velocity Frequent Flyer is not in a global alliance — it relies on bilateral partnerships.