The availability
of points flights can vary from airline to airline, while the rules and fees associated with fuel surcharges also differ between carriers and destinations.
20.4.4 Platinum and Gold Members who are unable to secure a confirmed UpgradeMe
Points flight upgrade on a Virgin Australia International Long Haul flight may be able to register to waitlist for an upgrade.
Some, including Air Canada, add fuel surcharges
for points flights that are passed on by Aeroplan in addition to other applicable taxes and airport fees.
That means you can redeem for a 100,000
point flight today and you will get 50,000 of those points back later That's half off a business class fare, making it more like cashing in your points for coach.
20.5.4 Members who request an
UpgradeMe Points flight upgrade at Virgin Australia Lounges may only request a one - class upgrade from Economy Class to Business Class on flights where Virgin Australia is the Marketing Carrier and operates the flight.
For the avoidance of doubt, Members may not request an UpgradeMe
Points flight upgrade at lounges operated by other airlines including lounges operated by Virgin Australia's Airline Partners.
Here's a little secret: you can actually find flights for 7,500 points (some people even report finding 5,000
point flights on occasion).
While the choices may be limited, and only apply to point to
point flights, there are some great deals available.
The aircraft will be used to serve short - haul point to
point flights, and flights between hubs and spokes.
20.4.1 Platinum and Gold Members are entitled to redeem Points for an UpgradeMe
Points flight upgrade to Premium Economy Class or Business Class on Virgin Australia International Long Haul flights, by redeeming Points at the rates set out in the International Long Haul Flight Upgrades table available on the Velocity Website.
20.3.1 All Members are entitled to redeem Points for an UpgradeMe
Points flight upgrade to Business Class on Virgin Australia International Short Haul flights when a Freedom, Getaway or Go Plus Fare is purchased, by redeeming Points at the rates set out in the International Short Haul Flight Upgrades table available on the Velocity website.
20.2.1 All Members are entitled to redeem Points for an UpgradeMe
Points flight upgrade to Business Class on Virgin Australia Domestic flights when a Freedom, Elevate or Getaway Fare is purchased, by redeeming Points at the rates set out in the Domestic Flight Upgrades table available on the Velocity Website.
20.1.5 Members will earn Status Credits and Points based on the original fare class booked for flights where an UpgradeMe
Points flight upgrade has been redeemed.
20.5.2 Only Members who have access to the Virgin Australia Lounge may request an UpgradeMe
Points flight upgrade at Virgin Australia Lounges.