Virgin Australia has kicked off a new weeklong sale offering discounts of up to 30% in both the Business and Economy cabins. As an example, there are Business seats available between Melbourne and Sydney for $299. On the same route, Economy Lite fares are available for $89.
The “Let’s get the plans out of the group chat sale” runs from 21 October through to 28 October 2024. Note that on 21 October is available to Velocity members, before general availability on 22 October. Although, Velocity membership is free, so really anyone can access the fares on 21 October.
All sale fares include Velocity Frequent Flyer Points and Status Credits. Having said that, the sale prices in the Economy cabin are based on Economy Lite fares.
Virgin Australia Sale details
- Name: Let’s get the plans out of the group chat sale
- Offer: Save up to 30% off flights to 36 destinations (including domestic and short haul international destination)
- Sale Dates: Book between 21 October to 28 October 2024 (unless sold out earlier)
- Travel Dates: Dates vary, but generally, between 21 October 2024 and 30 June 2025. Some dates are not available to certain destinations.
Business
Of particular interest in the current sale is that it includes Business Class flights.
- Sydney-Brisbane for $299
- Melbourne-Sydney for $299
- Adelaide-Melbourne for $299
- Newcastle-Melbourne for $299
- Hobart-Melbourne for $299
- Perth-Kalgoorlie for $389
- Perth-Karratha for $389
- Cairns-Melbourne for $399
- Sydney-Hamilton Island for $399
- Perth-Broome for $449
- Adelaide-Perth for $479
- Launceston-Perth for $499
- Brisbane-Darwin for $599
- Melbourne-Darwin for $599
Economy
Economy Lite fares are available from $49 (Sydney-Ballina Byron).
You can access the sale on the Virgin Australia website.
Velocity Members
Don’t forget, if you’re a Velocity Frequent Flyer, you will be able to earn Velocity Frequent Flyer Points and Status Credits with your bookings.
Keep in mind that the quoted sale prices are generally for Lite fares. In many cases, booking the Choice fare is not much more.
Choice fares have some advantages over Lite fares for Velocity members. Aside from earning more Status Credits, they also count as an eligible sector for status recognition.