What the Virgin-Qatar deal means for your Velocity points

What the Virgin-Qatar deal means for your Velocity points

The winners and losers from new long-haul loyalty scheme arrangements are taking shape.

New Sofitel MY BED mattress pad in Air France’s long-haul Business Class

Air France announces a new partnership with Sofitel, Accor Group’s luxury hospitality brand, to introduce mattress pads on every long-haul Business Class seat. These mattress pads will be rolled out progressively on all the airline’s long-haul flights starting in July 2025. Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and Bluesky To design this mattress pad, Air France has partnered with Sofitel MY BED, Sofitel’s top-of-the-line beddin…

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Velocity members get more benefits on Doha flights with Virgin/Qatar

Virgin Australia, in partnership with Qatar Airways, is introducing several new benefits for Velocity Frequent Flyer members on flights between Australia and Doha, commencing in June 2025. That’s the new Virgin Australia flights but operated by wet-leased Qatar Airways airdraft and crew. Most benefits are those you would expect from premium status membership with an airline loyalty program, but some are a bit more novel. Let’s start with the nov…

Virgin Australia Velocity perks on long-haul international flights

Velocity Frequent Flyer gives Aussie travellers more reason to fly with new perks on Virgin Australia's long-haul international flights.