Velocity Frequent Flyer refunds Points spent on unromantic Valentine’s Day gifts

In the lead up to Valentine’s Day¹, 2 toasters, 16 vacuum cleaners, 2 irons, 2 kettles and a blender were bought from the Velocity Rewards Store. Velocity is taking a stand against these unromantic gifts, and giving all members who redeemed their Points for these items between 6-12 February 2018 a full refund, and the opportunity to have another go at a gift for their loved one and use those Points for a holiday.

Velocity is offering 30 per cent off all Virgin Australia Reward Seats for all members², which is the largest Reward Seat sale in the history of the program.

Velocity Frequent Flyer CEO Karl Schuster said: “When love is on the line we want Australians to step up and be a bit more romantic. I’ve phoned some of our members who redeemed their Points for some unromantic gifts, and told them they can have their Points back and go on a romantic getaway. They even get to keep their blender!

“Velocity has the best Reward Seat availability in our region³ and with the 30 per cent discount on Reward Seats, members can now travel further than ever before with their Points â€" all for the price of a vacuum cleaner,” Mr Schuster said.

A Dyson vacuum cleaner in the Rewards Store is available for up to 166,900 Velocity Points, which is enough to send a family of four on a flight from Melbourne to Hong Kong if they take advantage of the 30 per cent sale⁴.

¹Items must have been purchased between the 6th and the 12th February 2018.
²Flights must be booked by 28 February, for travel between 15 March 2018 and 9 January 2019. Taxes and fees are not included in 30% discount. Flights are subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
³Velocity Frequent Flyer has been awarded Best Redemption Ability in Middle East/Asia/Oceania at the Freddie Awards in 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013.
⁴One Way Economy Reward Seat valued at 33,600 Velocity Points per person, including taxes and fees. Flights subject to availability, T&Cs apply.