AIRLINES & AIRPORTS

VIRGIN BLUE’S VELOCITY PROGRAM GETS INTO XMAS SPIRIT WITH A FREE LOUNGE MEMBERSHIP OFFER
Monday 17 December 2007: Until 31 January 2008 Velocity Members will given an extra special Christmas present of a free 12 month membership to ‘The Lounge’ valued at $548 ($199 joining fee and $349 membership fee) when they transfer for at least 100,000 Velocity Points from affiliated card programs of American Express? Membership Rewards?, Diners Club and Westpac Altitude.
With 100,000 Velocity Points at their disposal, Velocity Members could jet off to the UK if they take advantage of the current special and fly Sydney to London return on Virgin Atlantic^^. But they will have to hurry, seats are limited and terms and conditions apply. Members could also redeem their Points with more than 20 program partners that offer a wide range of products and services including international flights, accommodation, car hire, movie passes, beer or even jet fighter flights.
Members are also more likely to get the flights they want with Velocity’s all year round availability, the ‘any available seat, any flight, any time’ redemption promise has proven very popular with Guests who are using their Points to get away during this festive season. There are no 'blackout' periods with Velocity, and that means Members can fly when they want, even during peak times such as Christmas and school holidays.
Velocity turned two this past November and since its launch it has grown into a leading loyalty program that has been recognised around the world for rewarding Members with what they want, when they want it. This landed the program an international Freddie Award for ‘Best Award Redemption’ in the Asia Pacific region in 2006.
As an added bonus, Velocity Members will also be able to purchase single entry* passes into The Lounge quickly and conveniently online at http://www.virginblue.com.au/thelounge/.
Up to six single entry passes to Virgin Blue’s The Lounge in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra can be purchased in one transaction for $30 (GST inclusive) per pass. Each single entry pass is valid for six months from the date of purchase.
As well as the convenience of being able to forward plan and make a purchase from the comfort of the home or office, travellers who buy casual entry passes to The Lounge online will save $5 per entry.