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Earn Velocity Points with Etihad Airways
Velocity is proud to partner with Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates. Our partnership allows you to earn Velocity Points when flying to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and other destinations in the Etihad Airways network.
How many Points will I earn?
Earn Points per mile flown when you travel in an eligible class on Etihad Airways1.
The number of Velocity Points you earn with Etihad Airways 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 Etihad website or contact your preferred travel agent and enter your Velocity Frequent Flyer Member details at time of booking.
Travel from 1 January 2021
Fare Type | Etihad Airways (EY) Fare Class | Points Earn Rate Per Mile |
---|---|---|
Residence |
P |
4 Velocity Points |
First Class Flex |
F, A |
2.75 Velocity Points |
Business Class Flex |
J |
2 Velocity Points |
Business Class Standard |
C, D |
1.75 Velocity Points |
Business Class Value |
W, Z |
1.30 Velocity Points |
Economy Flex |
Y, B |
1 Velocity Point |
Economy Standard |
H, K, M, Q |
0.75 Velocity Points |
Economy Value - Groups |
G |
0.50 Velocity Points |
Economy Value |
L, V, U, E |
0.50 Velocity Points |
Economy Deal |
T |
0.25 Velocity Points |
The above earn rates also apply to flights operated by Virgin Australia with an EY flight number.
To ensure you earn Velocity Points, make sure you enter your Velocity membership number when making your booking or call the Etihad Airways contact centre directly or present your Velocity card at check-in.
Fare Type | Etihad Airways (EY) Fare Class | Points Earn Rate Per Mile |
---|---|---|
The ResidenceTM | P | 4 Velocity Points |
First Class | F, A, R | 2.5 Velocity Points |
Business Class Flex | J, C, D | 1.75 Velocity Points |
Business Classic | W | 1.3 Velocity Points |
Business Saver | Z | 1.15 Velocity Points |
Economy Flex | Y, B, H | 1 Velocity Point |
Economy Classic |
K, M, Q, L | 0.75 Velocity Points |
Ecomomy Saver |
V, U, G | 0.5 Velocity Points |
Economy Deal | E, T | 0.25 Velocity Points |
For Etihad Airways 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 Etihad Airways 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 |
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 |
---|---|---|
First Class | F, A | 2.5 |
Business / Business Saver | J, C, D, I |
2 |
Economy Freedom | Y, B, H, K |
1 |
Economy Elevate / Getaway / Group Travel | 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.
In need of a holiday? See our most popular destinations to fly to, along with the number of Points you will earn, when flying on Etihad Airways with an EY flight number.
Platinum, Gold and Silver members travelling on an Etihad Airways operated flight with an EY flight number, earn a Points bonus on miles flown in addition to the Base Points2 earned.
Silver members will receive an additional 10% Bonus Points; Gold members will receive an additional 25% Bonus Points; and Platinum members will receive an additional 50% Bonus Points on top of the base Points rate.
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.
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 membership number prior to travelling, you can submit 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 Etihad Airways
Earn Status Credits when you travel in an eligible fare class on Etihad Airways operated flights. The Status Credits you earn will depend on where you fly and 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 Etihad.com 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) | Economy Standard/ Value/ Deal |
Economy Flex |
The Residence, First, Business Flex/ Standard/ Value |
---|---|---|---|
1-750 (1) |
10 |
20 |
40 |
751-1500 (2) |
15 |
30 |
60 |
1501-3000 (3) |
20 |
40 |
80 |
3001-5000 (4) |
30 |
60 |
120 |
5001-8000 (5) |
40 |
80 |
160 |
8001 – 20,000 (6) |
50 |
100 |
200 |
Note:
Eligible fare classes for Economy Standard are H, K, M, Q, Economy Value are G, L, V, U, E and Economy Deal is T.
Eligible fare classes for Economy Flex are Y, B.
Eligible fare class for The Residence is P, First Class are F, A.
Eligible fare classes for Business Flex are J, Business Standard is C, D, Business Value is W, Z.
The above earn rates also apply to flights operated by Virgin Australia with an EY flight number.
One-way Miles (zone) | Economy Classic/ Saver/ Deal |
Economy Flex |
The Residence, First, Business Saver/ Classic/ Flex |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
Note:
Eligible fare classes for Economy Classic are K, M, Q, L, Saver are V, U, G and Deal are E, T
Eligible fare classes for Economy Flex are Y, B, H
Eligible fare class for The Residence is P, First Class are F, A, R
Eligible fare classes for Business Flex are J, C, D, Classic is W, Saver is Z
The above earn rates also apply to flights operated by Virgin Australia with an EY flight number.
For Etihad Airways 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 | Business / Business Saver |
---|---|---|---|---|
0 - 750 (1) | 10 | 15 | 20 | 40 |
751 - 1,500 (2) | 15 | 20 | 30 | 60 |
1,501 - 3,000 (3) | 20 | 25 | 40 | 80 |
3,001 - 5,000 (4) | 30 | 35 | 60 | 120 |
5,001 - 8,000 (5) | 40 | 45 | 80 | 160 |
8,001 + (6) | 50 | 55 | 100 | 200 |
Note:
Eligible fare class for Getaway are Q, T, S, Elevate are L, E, N, V and Freedom are Y, B, H, K.
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 | First Class / Business / Business Saver |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
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 Business Saver are D, I and Business are J, C.
Eligible fare classes for First Class are F, A.
In need of a holiday? See our most popular destinations to fly to, along with the number of Status Credits you will earn, when flying on Etihad Airways with an EY flight number.
Velocity Status Benefits with Etihad Airways
Important Information: Velocity Members who travel on an Etihad Airways flight from 1 February 2021 will receive a Tier Bonus at the levels below, irrespective of booking date.
Carry your My Velocity Card with you at all times to ensure seamless access to your travel benefits when travelling with Etihad Airways.
Up to 10% bonus Points3
Priority Boarding
Additional checked baggage up to 10kgs or One additional bag (up to 23kgs in Economy Class and 32kgs in Business/First Class) when travelling to the USA/Canada.
Up to 25% bonus Points3
Priority Check-in through the Business Class counter
Priority Boarding
Up to 50% bonus Points3
Priority Check-in through the Business Class counter
Priority Boarding
Velocity Members who travel prior to 1 February 2021 will receive the Tier Bonus at the previous level below, irrespective of booking date.
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 11 February 2019 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 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.
3. When travelling on an Etihad Airways operated flight with a EY flight number.