Virgin Australia is flying high into 2023, today announcing record business traveller (SME) growth, with bookings reaching more than 110 per cent of pre-COVID levels this month, and an epic sale on more than 500,000 fares from as low as $55 one-way in Economy*. The announcement coincides with the airline’s latest Status Match^^ and bonus Velocity Points offers# aimed at luring new travellers who want better value and choice when flying.
Bring on 2023 sale
From Queensland and Queenstown, to Tasmania and Tokyo, the Bring on 2023 sale boasts discounted Economy fares to destinations across the entire Virgin Australia network from as low as $55 one-way.*
The half a million seats sale is live from today until midnight AEST 6 February 2023, unless sold out prior. Travel is available on select dates from 1 March 2023 until 7 December 2023.*
One-way Domestic Economy Lite fare highlights in both directions include:
- Sydney <> Byron Bay (Ballina) from $55
- Sydney <> Sunshine Coast from $75
- Adelaide <> Launceston from $85
- Brisbane <> Whitsundays (Proserpine) from $85
- Sydney <> Gold Coast from $89
- Adelaide <> Melbourne from $89
- Melbourne <> Hobart from $89
- Brisbane <> Sydney from $95
- Sydney <> Melbourne from $95
- Melbourne <> Gold Coast from $99
- Brisbane <> Melbourne from $109
- Brisbane <> Hamilton Island from $119
- Sydney <> Cairns from $125
- Melbourne <> Cairns from $139
- Darwin <> Sydney from $149
Return International Economy Lite fare highlights in both directions include:
- Sydney <> Fiji from $459
- Gold Coast <> Bali from $489
- Melbourne <> Vanuatu from $539
- Brisbane <> Samoa from $549
- Melbourne <> Bali from $585
- Adelaide <> Bali from $589
- Sydney <> Bali from $615
- Cairns <> Tokyo from $699
Double Status Credits
All sale fares include Velocity Frequent Flyer Points earn and Status Credits, and from today until midnight AEST 10 February 2023, Velocity members can earn Double Status Credits across the Virgin Australia network (i.e. Domestic, Trans-Tasman and International Short Haul).^
New Status Match^^ and bonus Velocity Points offers for Virgin Australia Business Flyer members#
To coincide with the announcement of significant business traveller growth and record bookings from small to medium-sized business (SME) customers, Virgin Australia Business Flyer has today launched its biggest offer yet for Australian SMEs to switch their loyalty to Virgin Australia. For simply joining Virgin Australia Business Flyer by 31 March 2023, and meeting eligible flight spend within the first 90 days of joining#, SMEs will receive 150,000 bonus Velocity Points for their business – the equivalent of up to 30 Business Class upgrades or up to 19 one-way Economy Reward Seats.
And for business travellers new to Virgin Australia Business Flyer who hold Silver (or higher) with a competitor airline, their status will be matched^^ with an equivalent Velocity Frequent Flyer Status tier.
Virgin Australia Business Flyer, which launched in April last year, has seen tens of thousands of new members join the program in that time, offering Australian business travellers incredible airfare savings, everyday ways to earn and redeem Velocity Points on both flights and through more than 30 Partners, as well as priority benefits and offers.
Commentary
Virgin Australia Group Chief Commercial Officer, Dave Emerson said as the airline enters a new year, it remains committed to industry-leading value, choice and award-winning service for both leisure and business travellers.
“January is a month synonymous with planning for the year ahead – looking at opportunities for holidays, business trips, connecting with family and friends or exploring a new part of the country – we have so many great fares on offer no matter the reason for travel, and we encourage Australians to get in before they sell out,” said Mr Emerson.
Speaking of Virgin Australia’s Back to Business offer, Mr Emerson said: “We’re proud to be announcing a market-leading offer for business travellers, supporting the many wonderful Australian businesses across the country as they make a strong return to travel this year. Since launching the Virgin Australia Business Flyer loyalty program last year, we’ve received an overwhelming response of businesses joining the program, and we look forward to the program expanding even further this year.
