Important Information: There have been some changes to the Velocity member benefits when travelling with our Airline Partners. Find out more
Earn Velocity Points with Alitalia
Velocity is proud to partner with Alitalia, the national carrier of Italy.
Our partnership allows you to earn Velocity Points when flying to Italy or across the Alitalia network.
How many Points will I earn?
Earn Points per mile flown when you travel in an eligible class on Alitalia1.
The number of Velocity Points you earn with Alitalia is based on the fare class and the number of miles you are travelling, so the higher your fare type, the more Points you earn. Use our Mileage calculator to determine the number of miles you will fly then refer to the tables below to know your Points earn rate.
To make a booking please visit the Alitalia website or contact your preferred travel agent and enter your Velocity Frequent Flyer Member details at time of booking.
Fare Type | Alitalia (AZ) Fare Class |
Points Earn Rate Per Mile |
---|---|---|
Business Class | J, C, D, I, E |
2 |
Premium Econony |
P, A | 1.25 |
Economy | Y, B, M, H, K, V, T |
1 |
Discounted Economy |
N, S, Q, X |
0.5 |
Deep Discounted Economy | O, L, R, W, F | 0.25 |
To ensure you earn Velocity Points, make sure you enter your Velocity membership number when making your booking or call the Alitalia call centre directly or present your My Velocity Card at check-in.
For Alitalia operated flights booked with a VA flight number, retrospective claims for earning Points must be submitted by 14 April 2021
Platinum, Gold and Silver members who have travelled on a Alitalia operated flight with a VA flight number will earn a Points bonus on miles flown in addition to the Base Points2 earned. Silver members earn 50% bonus Points; Gold members earn 75% bonus Points and Platinum members earn 100% bonus Points on top of the base Points rate.
Bookings and travel from 23 April 2020
Fare Type | Virgin Australia (VA) Fare Class |
Points Earn Rate Per Mile |
---|---|---|
Business / Business Saver | J, C, D, I |
2 |
Premium / Premium Saver | W, R, O | 1.25 |
Economy Freedom | Y, B, H, K |
1 |
Economy Elevate | L, E, N, V |
0.6 |
Economy Getaway | Q, T, S |
0.5 |
Bookings and travel prior to 23 April 2020
Velocity Members who booked a flight prior to the 23 January 2020 will earn Points at the level below, irrespective of travel period.
Velocity Members who booked a flight between the 23 January 2020 and the 23 April 2020 for travel prior to the 23 April 2020, will earn Points at the level below
Fare Type | Virgin Australia (VA) Fare Class |
Points Earn Rate Per Mile |
---|---|---|
Business / Business Saver | J, C, D, I |
2 |
Premium / Premium Saver | W, R, O |
1.25 |
Economy Freedom | Y, B, H, K |
1 |
Economy Elevate / Getaway | L, E, N, V, Q, T, S, M |
0.5 |
To ensure you earn Velocity Points, make sure you enter your Velocity membership number when making your booking or present your My Velocity Card at check-in.
Velocity Points cannot be earned on:
Claim missing Points
To ensure you automatically earn Velocity Points on your eligible travel, add your Velocity membership number to your booking prior to travel. You can add your Velocity membership number when you book your flight or call the airline directly to get it added to your booking or present your My Velocity Card at check-in.
Please note that tt can take up to 14 days after your flight for your Points to be added to your Account.
Flown recently and missing some Points?
If your Points have not been credited after 14 days, or if you forgot to add your Velocity mebership number prior to travelling, you can sumbit a missing Points claim by logging into your Velocity Account and following the steps provided.
Important Information: There have been some changes to the Velocity member benefits when travelling with our Airline Partners. Find out more
Earn Status Credits with Alitalia
Earn Status Credits when you travel in an eligible fare class on Alitalia operated flights. The Status Credits you earn will depend on where you fly and the fare purchased.
Calculate the number of Status Credits you can earn by using our Mileage Calculator to determine the number of miles you are flying. Then refer to the table below with your chosen Fare Type.
To make a booking please visit the Alitalia website or contact your preferred travel agent and enter your Velocity Frequent Flyer Member details at the booking screen.
How many Status Credits will I earn?
One-way Miles (zone) | Discounted & Deep Discounted Economy |
Economy Class | Premium Economy | Business Class |
---|---|---|---|---|
0 - 750 (1) | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 |
751 - 1,500 (2) | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 |
1,501 - 3,000 (3) | 20 | 40 | 60 | 80 |
3,001 - 5,000 (4) | 30 | 60 | 90 | 120 |
5,001 - 8,000 (5) | 40 | 80 | 120 | 160 |
8,001 + (6) | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 |
Note:
Eligible fare classes for Discounted Economy Class are N, S, Q, X and Deep Discounted Economy Class are O, L, R, W, F.
Eligible fare classes for Economy Class are Y, B, M, H, K, V, T.
Eligible fare classes for Premium Economy are P, A.
Eligible fare classes for Business Class are J, C, D, I, E.
For Alitalia operated flights booked with a VA flight number, retrospective claims for earning Points must be submitted by 14 April 2021.
Bookings and travel from 23 April 2020
One-way Miles (zone) | Getaway | Elevate | Freedom | Premium Saver / Premium | Business / Business Saver |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 - 750 (1) | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 40 |
751 - 1,500 (2) | 15 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 60 |
1,501 - 3,000 (3) | 20 | 25 | 40 | 60 | 80 |
3,001 - 5,000 (4) | 30 | 35 | 60 | 90 | 120 |
5,001 - 8,000 (5) | 40 | 45 | 80 | 120 | 160 |
8,001 + (6) | 50 | 55 | 100 | 150 | 200 |
Note:
Eligible fare classes for Getaway are Q, T, S Elevate are L, E, N, V and Freedom are Y, B, H, K.
Eligible fare classes for Premium Saver are O and Premium are W, R.
Eligible fare classes for Business Saver are D, I and Business are J, C.
Bookings and Travel prior to 23 April 2020
Velocity Members who booked a flight prior to the 23 January 2020 will earn Status Credits at the level below, irrespective of travel period.
Velocity Members who booked a flight between the 23 January 2020 and the 23 April 2020 for travel prior to the 23 April 2020, will earn Status Credits at the level below.
One-way Miles (zone) | Getaway/ Elevate | Freedom | Premium Saver / Premium | Business / Business Saver |
---|---|---|---|---|
0 - 750 (1) | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 |
751 - 1,500 (2) | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 |
1,501 - 3,000 (3) | 20 | 40 | 60 | 80 |
3,001 - 5,000 (4) | 30 | 60 | 90 | 120 |
5,001 - 8,000 (5) | 40 | 80 | 120 | 160 |
8,001 + (6) | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 |
Note:
Eligible fare classes for Getaway are S, T, Q Elevate are V, N, E, L and Freedom are Y, B, H, K.
Eligible fare classes for Premium Saver are O and Premium are W, R.
Eligible fare classes for Business Saver are D, I and Business are J, C.
Velocity Status Benefits with Alitalia
Enjoy benefits that are tailored to your Velocity membership level.
Carry your My Velocity Card with you at all times to ensure seamless access to your travel benefits when travelling with Alitalia.
One additional checked bag of up to 23kgs when travelling in Economy/Premium Economy Class and 32kgs in Business
Priority Check-in
Priority Boarding
One additional checked bag of up to 23kgs when travelling in Economy/Premium Economy Class and 32kgs in Business Class
Priority Check-in
Priority Boarding
One additional checked bag of up to 23kgs when travelling in Economy/Premium Economy Class and 32kgs in Business Class
Velocity Status Credits cannot be earned on:
Important information: International flight redemptions are unavailable for the time being.
Terms & Conditions:
1. Earn rates are correct as at 28 May 2018 and are subject to change. Flights are governed by the operating carrier's terms and conditions, which can be viewed on the operating carrier's websites. Members travelling on Upgraded fares purchased with Points or any other subsidised means of Upgrades on Virgin Australia or our partner airlines will earn Points based on originally purchased fare classes. Check the Velocity Membership Terms and Conditions for details about earning Points.
2. Base Points refers to the minimum number of Points that can be earned for an eligible activity or transaction by a Red member.