In episode 5 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Velocity Frequent Flyer CEO Nick Rohrlach joins Matt and Chris to talk about the recent changes to Virgin Australia's loyalty program.
In this interview, find out why Velocity is making status harder to earn, why Velocity is launching a Forever Gold tier, what the enhanced partnership with Qatar Airways means for frequent flyers, and lots more!
Also in this episode, find out why next year could be the ideal time to visit Mongolia. It's not a country many people really consider travelling to, but it's an up-and-coming destination with lots to offer tourists. Plus, until the end of 2025, Australians don't need a visa to travel there.
Each episode begins with a discussion about recent Australian travel and frequent flyer news. In this episode:
- Virgin Australia slashes Economy Flex airfares
- Virgin and Etihad are ending their partnership in 2025
- Etihad status match for Australian Velocity members
- Qantas status match for New Zealand residents
- You can now transfer Altitude and Amplify points to Everyday Rewards (and then Qantas)
- Fiji Airways will fly to Cairns
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