EARN Status Credits AND VELOCITY POINTS WITH South African Airways
Velocity is proud to partner with South African Airways, the national carrier of South Africa.
Our partnership allows you to earn and redeem Velocity Points when flying to Johannesburg and other destinations in the South African Airways network. You can also earn Status Credits on all eligible fare types.
Earning Points and 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 an eligible fare class on South African Airways operated flights, with a SA or VA flight number. 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
You can also keep track of your Status Credits in My Velocity
South African Airways Status Credits earn rate with a VA flight number
| one-way miles (Zone) |
Getaway/ Elevate | Freedom | Business Saver/ Business |
| 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 |
South African Airways Status Credits earn rate with a SA flight number
| ONE-WAY MILES | ECONOMY PLUS* / SAVER | ECONOMY PLUS^ / SELECT | PREMIUM / PRIORITY |
| 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 Plus* are T, V and Economy Saver are L, W, G
Eligible fare classes for Economy Plus^ are H, S, Q and Economy Select are Y, B, M, K
Eligible fare classes for Premium are J, C
Eligible fare classes for Priority are Z, D
HOW MANY VELOCITY POINTS WILL I EARN?
Earn Points per mile flown when you travel in an eligible fare class on South African Airways operated flights, with a SA or VA flight number1.
The number of Velocity Points you earn with South African 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 check your Points earn rate.
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS OPERATED FLIGHTS WITH A VA FLIGHT NUMBER
What is a VA flight number? A VA flight number is a flight where the marketing carrier is Virgin Australia. Your flight number will be listed as VA followed by a set of numbers (e.g. VA 024). You can book a flight with a VA flight number on the Virgin Australia Website2.
To ensure you earn Velocity Points, make sure you enter your Velocity membership number when making your booking or present your Velocity card at check-in.
| FARE TYPE |
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA (VA) FARE CLASS | POINTS EARN RATE PER MILE |
| BUSINESS / BUSINESS SAVER |
J, C, D, I |
2 Velocity Points |
| ECONOMY FREEDOM |
Y, B, H, K | 1 Velocity Points |
ECONOMY ELEVATE / GETAWAY / GROUP TRAVEL |
L, E, N, V, Q, M, T, S, G | 0.5 Velocity Points |
eARN MORE WITH VELOCITY STATUS
Platinum, Gold and Silver members travelling on a South African Airways operated flight with a VA flight number, earn a Points bonus on miles flown in addition to the Base Points3 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.
South African Airways OPERATED FLIGHTS WITH A SA FLIGHT NUMBER
What is a SA flight number? A SA flight number is a flight where the marketing carrier is South African Airways. Your flight number will be listed as SA followed by a set of numbers (e.g. SA 281). You can book a flight with a SA flight number on the South African Airways website.
To ensure you earn Velocity Points make sure you enter your Velocity membership number when making your booking or call the South African Airways contact centre directly or present you Velocity membership card at check in.
For flights flown from 1 January 2019
| FARE TYPE |
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS (SA) FARE CLASS |
POINTS EARN RATE PER MILE |
| PREMIUM |
J, C | 1.5 Velocity Points |
| PRIORITY INTERNATIONAL |
D, P* | 1.25 Velocity Point |
| PRIORITY DOMESTIC/INTERNATIONAL | Z | 1.25 Velocity Points |
| PRIORITY DOMESTIC | D | 1 Velocity Point |
| SELECT | Y, B, M, K | 1 Velocity Point |
| PLUS | H, S, Q, T, V | 0.5 Velocity Points |
| SAVER | L, W, G | 0.25 Velocity Points |
*P class effective from 1 March 2019
For flights flown prior to 1 January 2019
| FARE TYPE |
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS (SA) FARE CLASS |
POINTS EARN RATE PER MILE |
| BUSINESS CLASS |
C, J, Z, D | 1.25 Velocity Points |
| ECONOMY |
Y, B, M, K, H, S, Q | 1 Velocity Points |
| DISCOUNT ECONOMY |
T, V, L, W, G | 0.5 Velocity Point |
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 SA flight number that is operated by an airline other than South African Airways or Virgin Australia).
- Codeshare flights operated by SA Express and Airlink
- 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.
REDEEM POINTS with south african airways
REDEEM POINTS BY CALLING
To redeem Points for a Reward Seat with South African Airways, you can contact our Membership Contact Centre between 7:30am and 10:30pm AEDT, seven days a week.
enjoy velocity status benefits with south african airways
Enjoy benefits that are tailored to your Velocity membership level.
Carry your valid Velocity membership card with you at all times to ensure seamless access to your travel benefits when travelling with South African Airways.
Gold status
Benefits of flying with a Velocity Gold Status on South African Airways:
✓ Up to 75% Bonus Points3
✓ Priority Check-in
✓ South African Airways Lounge Access
✓ Priority Boarding
✓ Additional checked baggage of up to 23kg when travelling in Economy Class and 32kg for Business Class
Platinum status
Benefits of flying with a Velocity Platinum Status on South African Airways:
✓ Up to 100% Bonus Points3
✓ Priority Check-in
✓ South African Airways Lounge Access
✓ Priority Boarding
✓ Additional checked baggage in all cabins up to 32kg
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.