Virgin Australia Announces 72-hour Seat Sale

Geoffrey Thomas

By Geoffrey Thomas Tue Oct 24, 2023

For 72 hours, Virgin Australia has dropped a mammoth sale with fares now available from as low $86* one-way. The airline’s Velocity Frequent Flyer Loyalty program is also getting into the spirit, doubling Status Credits on eligible bookings until 30 October 2023, helping Australians to climb the status ranks faster.

The sale fares are available to book here until midnight AEST on 26 October 2023 for select destinations and travel dates between January 2024 and 20 June 2024.

The much-anticipated Velocity double Status Credits offer will help the loyalty program’s almost 12 million members climb the status ranks faster. Flying with Gold or Platinum Status comes with a range of perks, including Lounge access, priority boarding, seat selection and higher checked baggage allowances.

One-way Economy Lite fare highlights in both directions:

  • Brisbane <> Proserpine from $86
  • Sydney <> Launceston from $86
  • Brisbane <> Newcastle from $95
  • Brisbane <> Hamilton Island from $119
  • Brisbane <> Canberra from $120
  • Melbourne <> Sunshine Coast from $125
  • Sydney <> Hamilton Island from $126
  • Brisbane <> Gladstone from $140
  • Adelaide <> Canberra from $160
  • Brisbane <> Townsville from $166
  • Broome <> Perth from $190
  • Adelaide <> Perth from $200
  • Perth <> Melbourne from $215
  • Brisbane <> Perth from $239
  • Perth <> Sydney from $239

To earn Velocity Double Status Credits:

  • Activate the offer here by 30 October 2023.
  • After activating, book an eligible Virgin Australia flight by 30 October 2023 and include your Velocity Frequent Flyer number in your booking.

Travel on the booking by 31 December 2023.

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