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Sun, 11 September 2022

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia Commence Strategic Partnership

(11 September 2022, 10:44 +07)  Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have officially commenced a strategic partnership that significantly expands the networks, lounges and loyalty programs of both airlines.

The partnership opens seamless travel to over 150 destinations across the networks of the two airlines, with flights already open for booking on each airline’s websites, for travel effective 12 September 2022.

Members of Privilege Club will be able to earn Avios and QPoints on flights operated by Virgin Australia, and Velocity Frequent Flyer members can now earn Velocity Points and Status Credits for flights operated by Qatar Airways. Reward seats are also now available to book on eligible services operated by both airlines.

From 12 September, eligible members of both loyalty programs will receive additional tier benefits, including priority check-in, priority boarding, and lounge access irrespective of their class of travel.

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have officially commenced a strategic partnership. Click to enlarge.
Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have officially commenced a strategic partnership

“Unlike other airlines, we were determined to keep flying to and from Australia during COVID, get desperate people home and keep businesses connected to the world, now we have strengthened our presence even more in cooperation with our good friends at Virgin Australia,” said Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive. “This partnership will also allow Qatar Airways Privilege Club members to earn and redeem Avios when flying on Virgin Australia. Passengers will benefit from the award-winning facilities of our hub at Hamad International Airport, recently voted the World’s Best Airport for two consecutive years, to create a comfortable journey. It also opens up Australia to our passengers flying in on Qatar Airways flights, after such a long, difficult time."

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways will also soon launch a proposition for business travellers, providing more choice and value for business flyers travelling between Australia, the Middle East and Europe.

Jayne Hrdlicka, Virgin Australia Group Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are continuing to deliver on our promise to grow our international network, and from today, our guests will have direct access to over 150 destinations worldwide on the Qatar Airways' network, including more access to the Middle East, Europe and Africa than we have ever offered in the history of our airline. For our more than 10.8 million Velocity members, they’ll now be able to earn and redeem Velocity Points to over 500 destinations globally when travelling with Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways and our long list of renowned international airline partners. Eligible Velocity members will also receive a host of premium benefits when travelling with Qatar Airways, including access to lounge and priority check-in and boarding.”

To celebrate the partnership, Privilege Club members will earn double Avios when they book and fly on any Virgin Australia flight until 6 December 2022.

Similarly, Velocity members will enjoy a special offer with discounted fares for any booking made on Qatar Airways' website by 12 October 2022 for travel until 31 March 2023 (block out periods apply).

Three lucky Velocity Frequent Flyer members will also win 1 million Points each by flying on Qatar Airways before 31 December 2022. Terms and conditions apply.


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