Velocity Frequent Flyer has announced a new limited-time promotion offering members up to 20% bonus Velocity Points when transferring eligible credit card reward points from participating financial partners between 1 August and 30 September 2026.

The campaign is designed to encourage members to convert their bank reward points into Velocity Points, helping them reach flight and travel rewards faster.

Under the promotion, members can choose between two bonus structures:

• 15% Bonus Velocity Points for members who manually transfer eligible reward points from participating partners at least once in August and once in September 2026.
• 20% Bonus Velocity Points for members who activate Auto Transfer with an eligible participating partner and maintain the setting until the end of the promotion period.

Participating partners for manual transfers include American Express Membership Rewards, ANZ Rewards, ANZ Business Rewards, BOQ Q Rewards, MyCard Rewards, and NAB Rewards. Auto Transfer bonuses are available through ANZ Rewards, ANZ Business Rewards, MyCard Rewards, and NAB Rewards.

Velocity stated that members may make multiple transfers during the promotion period, with bonus points calculated on the total eligible Velocity Points transferred. Bonus points are expected to be credited to members’ accounts by 31 October 2026.

The offer is subject to minimum transfer requirements, partner-specific terms and conditions, and eligibility criteria. Members who are already enrolled in certain auto-redemption programs before 31 July 2026, or who receive acquisition bonus points from selected new credit card offers during the promotion period, may not qualify for the additional bonus points.

The promotion is part of Velocity’s ongoing effort to provide members with more value from everyday spending and accelerate their path toward reward flights, upgrades, and other travel benefits.

The offer concludes on 30 September 2026.

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Aeroplan has launched another promotion on purchased points, with eligible members able to receive up to a 100% bonus when buying Aeroplan points until 12 August 2026.

A 100% bonus effectively doubles the number of points you receive, making it one of the stronger buy points promotions offered by the Air Canada loyalty program. The offer is targeted, so the bonus may vary between members.

Buying points can make sense if you’re just short of the balance needed for a premium cabin redemption or have found a high-value award flight. However, purchasing points speculatively is generally not recommended unless you have an immediate redemption in mind.

Offer at a glance

• Program: Aeroplan
• Promotion: Receive up to a 100% bonus when purchasing Aeroplan points
• Offer ends: 12 August 2026
• Eligibility: Targeted Aeroplan members in good standing
• Maximum bonus: Up to 100%

Aeroplan points can be redeemed for flights with Air Canada and more than 40 partner airlines, including fellow Star Alliance carriers, often providing excellent value for premium cabin travel.

As always, compare the cost of buying points with the cash price of your intended redemption before making a purchase to ensure you’re getting good value.

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Virgin Australia is giving Velocity Frequent Flyer members an opportunity to accelerate their status goals with a limited-time Double Status Credits promotion.

Members who activate the offer and book eligible Virgin Australia flights by 30 June 2026 can earn double Status Credits when they travel between 17 June and 12 July 2026.

This promotion is ideal for travellers looking to maintain their current Velocity status or progress towards a higher membership tier. Eligible flights include Virgin Australia-operated domestic, Trans-Tasman, and international short-haul services that normally earn Status Credits.

How to Earn Double Status Credits

1. Activate the offer by 30 June 2026.
2. Book an eligible Virgin Australia flight and include your Velocity Frequent Flyer number at the time of booking.
3. Travel between 17 June and 12 July 2026.

Virgin Australia Recognised for Excellence

Adding to the excitement, Virgin Australia has been named World’s Best Cabin Crew for the eighth consecutive year in the 2026 AirlineRatings.com World’s Best Airlines Awards.

The airline was also ranked third globally in the World’s Best Hybrid Airlines category, highlighting its continued commitment to outstanding customer service and value.

Travellers are encouraged to take advantage of this limited-time promotion and enjoy even greater rewards on their upcoming journeys.

Terms and conditions apply. Eligible flights and travel periods apply as specified by Virgin Australia and Velocity Frequent Flyer.

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The offer applies to Qantas-operated and American Airlines flights with a QF flight number departing from Australia or New Zealand and arriving in North America, including destinations such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and seasonal services like Las Vegas.

Key details of the promotion:

• Members must register and book by 23 June 2026
• Eligible travel period runs from 24 June 2026 to 5 June 2027
• Bonus applies to eligible new bookings only
• Points are credited after travel is completed

The promotion is intended to encourage advance bookings across Qantas’ North American network, which operates in partnership with American Airlines.

The offer is available to members of the Qantas Frequent Flyer and is subject to fare and booking conditions.

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During the campaign period, members will receive an additional 30% bonus Avios on every eligible transfer. PayRewards Points convert to Avios at a rate of 3:1, with the bonus calculated on the base Avios earned from each transaction.

For example, transferring 300,000 PayRewards Points would normally yield 100,000 Avios. Under this promotion, members would receive an extra 30,000 Avios, for a total of 130,000 Avios.

Qatar Airways highlights a range of redemption opportunities, including Business Class flights from Melbourne to London from 90,000 Avios one-way and Economy Class flights from Sydney to Athens from 42,500 Avios one-way.

Bonus Avios will be credited to members’ Qatar Airways Privilege Club accounts by 31 July 2026. Members must complete their transfers during the promotional period to qualify.

Offer ends 1 July 2026.

Terms and conditions apply.

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If you’re planning your 2026 holiday either within Australia or overseas this is an easy way to boost your Velocity balance and unlock reward flights sooner. For a limited time, receive 15% bonus Velocity Points when you transfer your American Express Membership Rewards points to Velocity Frequent Flyer.

Simply transfer a minimum of 2,000 Membership Rewards points to Velocity by 2 March 2026 to qualify for the bonus.

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Whether it’s a weekend escape or a long-haul adventure, this promotion gives travelers a boost toward their next journey.

Top up your points today and take off sooner!

Please speak to one of our Travel Specialists for more information.

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Looking to top up your Points balance? Now’s the perfect time. For a limited period, you can boost your Points for less with savings of up to 40% off when you buy Points by 11:59pm AEDT, 21 October 2025.

Whether you’re planning your next getaway or just want to be ready for a future reward, this limited-time offer makes it easier (and cheaper) to reach your travel goals.

Here’s how much you’ll save:

• 20% off when you purchase 15,000 – 80,000 Points
• 30% off when you purchase 90,000 – 150,000 Points
• 35% off when you purchase 160,000 – 200,000 Points
• 40% off when you purchase 210,000 – 250,000 Points

Don’t miss out — this offer ends 21 October 2025.

Terms and conditions apply.

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Good news for Qantas Frequent Flyers: you can now climb the status ladder without even booking a flight.

For a limited time, Qantas is giving members the chance to unlock up to 110 Status Credits just by earning Qantas Points on the ground. All you need to do is register by 31 October 2025 to take part.

Once registered, it’s simple:

• Earn 1,000 Qantas Points in any of eight categories — from shopping and credit cards to hotel stays and more — before 31 December 2025.
• Each category you complete unlocks Status Credits.
• Credits will land in your account within six to eight weeks.

And here’s the best part: if you’re already earning Qantas Points on the ground, those will count too — as long as you register for the offer. The more categories you complete, the closer you get to the maximum 110 Status Credits.

After registering, you’ll get a confirmation email, and your journey to higher status is underway.

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Virgin Australia is elevating its frequent flyer experience with the introduction of a brand-new Velocity Platinum Plus status, launching on 1 October 2025. Designed to reward the airline’s most loyal travellers, this exclusive new tier sits above Velocity Platinum. A new level that offers more premium benefits and recognition.

Why Platinum Plus Matters

As competition between Australia’s two airline giants intensifies, Virgin Australia is closing the gap with Qantas by unveiling its new elite tier—Velocity Platinum Plus. This premium status bridges the divide between Velocity Platinum and the invitation-only Virgin Australia Beyond.

Velocity Platinum Plus Benefits at a Glance

Platinum Plus members will unlock a range of exclusive privileges beyond standard Platinum, including:

More benefits will be announced as the October launch approaches.

How to Qualify for Platinum Plus Status

Velocity’s move to a spend-based status model means that earning elite status now requires more strategy and commitment.

• 2,000 Status Credits Annually: 2,000 Status Credits annually to qualify and retain Platinum Plus
• 1,500 Credits from VA-Coded Flights: Out of the 2,000 required, 1,500 must come from Virgin Australia flights or codeshares carrying a VA flight number. Flights booked with partner airlines (e.g., those using Singapore Airlines’ SQ code) will not meet this criterion.
• Family Pooling Considerations: While status credits from any member within your Family Pool contribute to the overall 2,000 status credit target, only credits earned directly by the travelling member count toward the mandatory 1,500 on VA flights.
• Double Status Promotions: Yes, double status credit offers will contribute toward your Platinum Plus tally.

Changes to Existing Platinum Tier

From 1 October 2025, current Velocity Platinum members will see a few changes to their benefits:

• The ability to gift Platinum status will be removed, and made exclusive to Platinum Plus
• Gifting Companion Gold remains, but with new restrictions:
  • Members must earn 650 of the 1,300 required status credits on Virgin Australia marketed flights themselves

This new approach makes Companion Gold accessible with just 500 additional Status Credits beyond the 800 needed to retain Platinum.

Ready to Maximise Your Virgin Australia Experience?

If you’re a frequent flyer eager to climb the loyalty ladder or simply want to optimise your travel benefits, our team is here to help. At FirstClass.com.au, we specialise in securing the best fares and providing expert guidance on earning and maximising your Velocity status.

Contact us today or visit FirstClass.com.au to learn more about how you can be among the first to enjoy the enhanced perks of Virgin Australia’s Velocity Platinum Plus.

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