Benefits including airport lounge access, status credits linked to spend and an increased points earn rate are among the changes made to Velocity Frequent Flyer’s refreshed line-up of American Express credit cards.
Virgin Australia’s loyalty program has today relaunched two new-look American Express co-branded Velocity credit cards, both designed to make flying more rewarding with “richer travel perks” and earn potential.
Holders of the American Express Velocity Platinum Card can now spend their way up Velocity’s loyalty ladder, earning 50 status credits once they have spent a total of $25,000 on the card.
A further 50 status credits are awarded once the card spend reaches $50,000, on top of status credits earned from flying with Virgin Australia or partners.
New benefits have also been added to the American Express Velocity Escape Plus Card, with one point earned on the first $12,000 spent each year before reverting to 0.75 points per dollar.
Cardholders also receive a $50 credit each year if spending $50 or more with Virgin Australia.
Velocity Frequent Flyer CEO Nick Rohrlach said the new American Express Velocity credit cards give cardholders access to Velocity Frequent Flyer’s most exciting benefits.
“Our partnership with American Express is key to making travel more rewarding for our members,” Rohrlach said.
“With benefits like unlimited access to Virgin Australia Lounges and increased points earning through everyday spending, members can maximise their travel experiences and boost their points balance.
“Card members can now use as little as 5,900 Velocity Points for a one-way domestic flight from Sydney to Byron Bay or 35,500 Points for a one-way business class trip from Sydney to Queenstown,” he added.
