Score Bonus Status Credits And Cheap Flights To Tokyo With Virgin Australia

This year has been a record year for Virgin Australia and its Velocity Frequent Flyer loyalty program. From returning several axed short-haul international flights, partnering with Qatar Airways and United Airlines, launching a major brand campaign, returning Velocity partner redemptions, unveiling a new concept cabin and even completely overhauling its fare brands, Australia’s most loved airline has truly done it all.

Yesterday, we caught wind of Virgin Australia’s plans to launch a new service between Cairns and Tokyo Haneda in June 2023, utilising its soon to be delivered Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The route was officially launched today, in partnership with Cairns Airport and the Queensland Government.

Speaking at Cairns Airport today, Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka said that the airline is delighted to add over 2,000 weekly seats between Cairns and Tokyo.

“We know the Japanese market is hugely important to trade and tourism in Far North Queensland and the Sunshine State and our service will result in more international visitors arriving in Cairns every year, having a very positive impact on the State’s economy,” she said.

A celebratory launch sale and bonus Velocity Status Credit offer are available as part of Virgin’s Tokyo dream. Here’s what you need to know.

Virgin Australia’s Hello Tokyo Sale

As a part of its festivities at Cairns Airport today, Virgin Australia launched its Hello Tokyo sale, with fares as low as $699 return. Economy Class fares are on sale until midnight 20 December 2022;

• Cairns – Haneda from $699 (Lite) or $819 (Choice)
• Brisbane – Cairns – Haneda from $749 (Lite) or $869 (Choice)
• Melbourne – Cairns – Haneda from $749 (Lite) or $869 (Choice)
• Sydney – Cairns – Haneda from $749 (Lite) or $869 (Choice)

You can book Virgin Australia’s Tokyo sale fares directly at www.virginaustralia.com

Bonus Velocity Status Credits On International Flights

Velocity Frequent Flyer is continuing to offer 20% bonus Status Credits on international flights until the end of 2022. There’s no need to register for this offer, simply book any Virgin Australia operated international flight with a VA flight number by 31 December 2022 to score the bonus.

Note that both standalone domestic flights and connecting domestic flights flown as part of an international journey are not eligible for bonus Status Credits. Velocity redemptions are also intelligible.

The good news is that there is no limit on the number of times this offer can be redeemed. As is typical for these offers, any bonus Status Credits will be applied to the originally purchased fare class. Any upgrades using cash or points will not attract bonus Status Credits.

Bonus status credits should land in your Velocity Frequent Flyer account within four weeks of boarding your flight. This promotion ends at 11:59pm AEDT on 31 December 2022.