For the first time, Virgin Australia flights to Doha can be booked using Velocity Reward Seats. At the current moment, there are allot of reward seats up for grabs on each flight! Last month, Virgin's new routes to Doha, on Qatar Airways planes wet-leased to Virgin Australia, became available. They are from Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Melbourne. But, Reward Seat bookings only opened yesterday. The flights are set to begin in June 2025, with the Melbourne-Doha service starting in December. Interestingly, maybe not coincidentally, yesterday saw a small rise in Velocity Frequent Flyer reward Seat prices. Luckily, the price hikes aren't too steep, and there is good availability for Reward Seats to Doha. This is a prime opportunity to use Velocity points for a stylish journey to the Middle East or Europe! ~~ **𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐨𝐡𝐚** They will utilise Qatar Airways' Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with both Economy and Business Class options. The prestigious Qsuite product will feature in Business Class, offering some of the best seats available. These Virgin Australia flights to Doha still await regulatory approval. If Virgin Australia cannot get the needed approval, it must offer an alternative flight or a refund and cover any related expenses. So, booking a ticket is a pretty low-risk decision. To reserve your seat with Velocity points, visit the Virgin Australia website. Use the "Use Velocity Points" slider to find available Reward Seats. Given the high demand, it's wise to book promptly. If plans change, you can always cancel for a small fee. For travel beyond Doha, you can book a Qatar Airways connecting flight on the same ticket. Just ensure you select flights with available Reward Seats. Travel distance determines the Velocity Points cost for these flights. Virgin Australia’s long-haul flights from Australia to Doha have a unique reward table. A one-way trip requires different points based on distance. You'll pay similar points whether flying Virgin Australia or Qatar Airways. But, Virgin flights have a slightly higher carrier fee.

Choosing the right personal credit card can be daunting. There are many options on the market. Many struggle to find a card that matches their spending, rewards, and travel goals. This leads to missed benefits and wasted opportunities. Without a clear strategy for choosing a credit card, you may miss out on valuable perks. These include bonus points, lounge access, and travel insurance. Also, applying for the wrong card can lead to high annual fees. It may also limit rewards and mismatch your spending with the card's earning potential. To find the perfect credit card for your needs, it's essential to start with a well-defined plan. Identify your desired rewards redemption strategy. Then, evaluate the best frequent flyer programs for your goals. Next, compare credit card features and benefits. Doing this will help you maximise your rewards and align with your lifestyle. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞'𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 1. Define Your Rewards Redemption Strategy 2. Identify the Best Frequent Flyer Program for Your Goals 3. Evaluate Additional Perks and Features 4. Consider Sign-up Bonuses and Annual Fees 5. Meet Minimum Application Criteria 6. Troubleshooting: Dealing with Application Rejections ~~ ♟️**𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲** Like choosing the right frequent flyer program, finding the perfect credit card requires starting with the end in mind. Too often, people start using credit cards without a plan to redeem points. Don’t let this be you! Make your point redemption strategy the cornerstone of your decision-making process . Remember, there's no universal credit card solution. To fuel your travel dreams, maximise your spending, or use exclusive perks, you need the right card. It must fit your unique situation. ~~ 🪙 **𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬** Decide how you intend to use your points. The first move in selecting a credit card is deciding on how you plan to spend your points. If flights are your goal, which destinations are you interested in visiting?

Two days ago, I shared the first-class options for SYD>Europe through March. So now, here are the return options. 😁 All flights have at least two seats available. 👫 There are not many in First class. 😔 So, I have searched for business class as well. 😄 Cash tickets go for ~ $13,000 - $14,000 in First. And ~ $9,000 - $10,000 in Business. 🤢 Let's not pay that. // These options use 227,000 Qantas points for First. Or, 159,000 - 177,000 in Business. ( Depending on route). Fees/Taxes: Range from $~1750 - $2,200 (Depending on class and route). 💸 Cash Savings: ~ $11,800 - $7,250 (Depending on class and route). 💺 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 FRA (Frankfurt) - Feb 18th & 19th CDG (Paris) - Feb 19th AMS (Amsterdam) - Feb 19th // 💺 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 AMS (Amsterdam) - Feb 17th - Mar 10th ATH (Athens) - Feb 25th - Mar 4th CPH (Copenhagen) - Feb 16th & 17th FCO (Rome) - Feb 17th CDG (Paris) - Mar 10th LIS (Lisbon) - Feb 17th LHR (London - Heathrow) - Feb 17th STN (London - Stansted) - Mar 3rd, 8th, 11th, 12th, 13th LGW (London - Gatwick) - Mar 4th, 11th, 12th // If you are looking for reward seats up to 12 months in advance. Like 200+ business class seats to Paris in peak European summer dates. May - August 2026. You can check out even more reward seats here. Plus, one-on-one support. // Image: Shower on the Emirates A380 First Class