Can I use Velocity points to fly to Europe?


Can I use Velocity points to fly to Europe? When you use Velocity points to fly to/from Europe, your main options are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Etihad (for some routes you could also go via USA on United). The number of points required is the same (139,000), but the carrier charges are very different.


How many points does it cost to fly to Italy?

An off-peak economy class ticket between the East Coast and Italy costs just 24,000 Virgin points round-trip. Meanwhile, a flight from the West Coast will cost 30,000 miles round-trip. Peak flights are still reasonable at 44,000 and 50,000 points, respectively.


Can you use Virgin points on international flights?

Earn and spend Virgin Points when flying with our airline partners to hundreds of places around the world, even if your final destination isn't somewhere we fly to directly.


Do my Virgin Velocity points expire?

When do Velocity Points expire? Velocity Points will expire after 24 months of inactivity, defined as not earning any new points or redeeming existing points within a 24-month-long period.


How many Velocity points do I need to fly to Europe return?

When you use Velocity points to fly to/from Europe, your main options are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Etihad (for some routes you could also go via USA on United). The number of points required is the same (139,000), but the carrier charges are very different.


What does 40000 Velocity Points get?

With 40,000 points, you can book four one-way journeys at 10,000 points each.


How many Velocity points do you need to fly to London return?

500k Velocity Points is sufficient for round trip economy class but for business, its a stretch. Looking at upgrade options, there aren't really any because every option of getting to London involves a partner airline other than Virgin Australia meaning you can't use your Velocity points to get an upgrade.


How many Velocity points to upgrade to business International?

Upgrade to Business Class using your Velocity Points. Flight Upgrades with Points start from 4,900 Points.


What airlines can I transfer Velocity points to?

  • Virgin Australia.
  • United Airlines.
  • Virgin Atlantic.
  • Singapore Airlines.
  • Etihad Airways.
  • All Nippon Airways.
  • Air Canada.
  • Qatar Airways.


What is the 60000 Velocity points offer?

Receive 60,000 bonus Points1 Min spend $3k in first 3 months. T&Cs apply. New Amex Card Members only.


What are the cheapest months to fly to Europe?

The late fall and winter months—from mid to late October through mid-to-late March—are often the cheapest time to fly to Europe (though fares can spike in December).