EARN Status credits & VELOCITY POINTS WITH Capital airlines
Velocity is proud to partner with Capital Airlines, a low-cost airline operating out of Beijing.
Our partnership allows you to earn and redeem Velocity Points when flying on eligible Capital Airlines operated flights within or between Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Greater China (China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan). You can also earn Status Credits on these flights.
Earning Status Credits will allow you to maintain or upgrade your Velocity status level.
HOW MANY status credits will i earn?
Earn Status Credits when you travel in a fare class and eligible flight on Capital Airlines operated flights, with a JD flight number1. 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
- Referring to the table below with your chosen Fare Type
You can also keep track of your Status Credits in My Velocity
Status credits cannot be earned on Capital Airlines operated flights outside Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Greater China (China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan).
Capital Airlines Status Credits earn rate with a JD flight number - Domestic Flights
| One-Way Miles (Zone) |
Economy* | Economy^ |
Business Class |
| 0 - 750 (1) | 10 | 20 | 40 |
| 751 - 1,500 (2) | 15 | 30 | 60 |
| 1,501 - 3,000 (3) | 20 | 40 | 80 |
| 3,001 - 5,000 (4) | 30 | 60 | 120 |
| 5,001 - 8,000 (5) | 40 | 80 | 160 |
| 8,001+ (6) | 50 | 100 | 200 |
Domestic flights Note:
Eligible fare classes for Economy Class* are L, M, Q, U, X
Eligible fare classes for Economy Class^ are Y, B, H, K, W
Eligible fare classes for Business Class Flexible are C, D, I, Z
International flights Note:
Eligible fare classes for Economy Class* are L, M, N, U, W, X, V
Eligible fare classes for Economy Class^ are Y, B, H, K
Eligible fare classes for Business Class Flexible are C, D, I, Z
HOW MANY VELOCITY POINTS WILL I EARN?
Earn Points per mile flown when you travel in an eligible class on Capital Airlines operated flights, with a JD flight number1.
The number of Velocity Points you earn with Capital Airlines 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 check your Points earn rate.
Capital Airlines OPERATED FLIGHTS WITH A JD FLIGHT NUMBER
What is a JD flight number? A JD flight number is a flight where the marketing carrier is Capital Airlines. Your flight number will be listed as JD followed by a set of numbers (e.g. JD 232). You can book a flight with a JD flight number on the Capital Airlines website1.
To ensure you earn Velocity Points, make sure you enter your Velocity membership number when making your booking. Alternatively, call the Capital Airlines contact centre directly or present your Velocity membership card at check in.
| Fare Type |
Fare Class |
Points Earn Rate Per Mile |
| Business Class |
C |
3 Velocity Points |
| Business Class |
D | 2 Velocity Points |
| Business Class |
Z | 1.5 Velocity Points |
| Business Class |
I | 1.25 Velocity Points |
| Economy |
Y | 1.25 Velocity Points |
| Economy |
B, H, K |
1.0 Velocity Point |
| Economy (Domestic flights only) |
W | 1.0 Velocity Point |
| Economy |
L, M |
0.75 Velocity Points |
| Economy (Domestic flights only) |
Q |
0.75 Velocity Points |
| Economy |
X, U |
0.50 Velocity Points |
| Economy (International flights only) | V, N, W | 0.50 Velocity Points |
Velocity Points and Status Credits cannot be earned on:
- Reward Seat bookings
- Fare classes other than as specified above
- Codeshare flights (any flight with an JD flight number that is operated by an airline other than Capital Airlines)
- Capital Airlines operated flights outside Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Greater China (China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan).
- Upgraded fares: Members travelling on upgraded fares that were purchased with Points or by bidding for an upgrade will earn as per the rules of the original fare class purchased.
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 Velocity membership card at check-in.
It 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.