Air Canada

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Earn Points with
Air Canada

Velocity is proud to partner with Air Canada - Canada’s largest domestic and international airline, servicing more than 180 destinations worldwide.

Our partnership allows you to earn Velocity Points between Australia and Canada, the U.S.A, Central America and other destinations serviced by Air Canada. Velocity members can earn when flying on eligible Air Canada-operated flights with a VA2 or AC flight number. Velocity members can fly with Air Canada directly from Australia to Vancouver, with connecting points across Air Canada’s network.

How many Points will I earn?

Earn Points per mile flown when you travel in an eligible class on Air Canada1

The number of Velocity Points you earn with Air Canada 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 aircanada.com or virginaustralia.com or contact your preferred travel agent and enter your Velocity Frequent Flyer Member details at the time of booking.

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Air Canada operated flight with a VA flight number for travel from 04 May 2023

Fare Type Points Earn Rate Per Mile
Business
 2
Flex 1
Choice^ 0.5

^Velocity members will not earn Velocity Points, Status Credits or Eligible Sectors for the portion of the flight that is operated internally within Canada in fare classes P,Q,T,I,S

 Air Canada operated flights within Canada with an AC flight number – Travel from 23 March 2022

Fare Type Fare Class Points Earn Rate Per Mile
Business
 J 1.5
Business
 C, D, Z, P
 1.25
Premium Economy
 O, E
 1.10
Premium Economy
 A 1
Economy Y, B, M, U, H, Q, V 1
Economy W 0.5
Economy S, T, L, K, G
 0

Air Canada international operated flights (including USA) with an AC flight number – Travel from 23 March 2022

Fare Type Fare Class Points Earn Rate Per Mile
Business
 J 1.5
Business
 C, D, Z, P
 1.25
Premium Economy
 O, E
 1.10
Premium Economy
 A 1
Economy Y, B, M, U, H, Q, V 1
Economy W, G, S, T, L, K 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.

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Popular Destinations

In need of a holiday? See some destinations to fly to, along with the number of Points you will earn when flying on Air Canada with a VA flight number below.

  • Brisbane to Toronto (via Vancouver)

    9,446 Points

    Based on a return economy N class fare

    Brisbane to Toronto (via Vancouver)

    9,446 Points

    Based on a return economy N class fare

  • Sydney to Montreal (via Vancouver)

    10,056 Points

    Based on a return economy N class fare

    Sydney to Montreal (via Vancouver)

    10,056 Points

    Based on a return economy N class fare

  • Sydney to Vancouver

    7,788 Points

    Based on a return economy N class fare

    Sydney to Vancouver

    7,788 Points

    Based on a return economy N class fare

Velocity Points cannot be earned on:

  • Reward seat bookings
  • Charter flight bookings
  • Fare classes other than as specified above
  • Codeshare flights (other than an Air Canada operated flight with a VA flight number or a Virgin Australia operated flight with an AC flight number)
  • 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 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.

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Terms & Conditions:

1. Earn rates are correct as at 17 October 2024 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. For some Choice fares booked on Virgin Australia marketed/Air Canada operated flights, Velocity members will not earn Velocity Points, Status Credits or Eligible Sectors for the portion of the flight that is operated internally within Canada.  For more information please visit Earn Points with Air Canada prior to booking your flight.

3. When flying on an Air Canada operated flight with a VA flight number. Velocity members will not earn Velocity Points, Status Credits or Eligible Sectors for the portion of the VA flight that is operated internally within Canada in fare classes P,Q,T,I,S

Earn Status with Air Canada

Earn Status Credits when you travel in an eligible fare class on Air Canada-operated flights with a VA or AC flight number. The Status Credits you earn will depend on where you fly and the fare purchased2. 

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 aircanada.com or virginaustralia.com or contact your preferred travel agent and enter your Velocity Frequent Flyer Member details at the time of booking.

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How many Status Credits will I earn?

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Popular Destinations

In need of a holiday? See some destinations to fly to, along with the number of Status Credits you will earn when flying on Air Canada with a VA flight number below.

  • Brisbane to Toronto (via Vancouver)

    140 Status Credits

    Based on a return economy N class fare

    Brisbane to Toronto (via Vancouver)

    140 Status Credits

    Based on a return economy N class fare

  • Sydney to Montreal (via Vancouver)

    140 Status Credits

    Based on a return economy N class fare

    Sydney to Montreal (via Vancouver)

    140 Status Credits

    Based on a return economy N class fare

  • Sydney to Vancouver

    90 Status Credits

    Based on a return economy N class fare

    Sydney to Vancouver

    90 Status Credits

    Based on a return economy N class fare

Velocity Status Benefits with Air Canada

Enjoy benefits that are tailored to your Velocity membership level.

Carry your My Velocity Card with you at all times to ensure seamless access to your travel benefits when travelling with Air Canada.

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    Benefits for Silver Status members

    • Up to 50% Bonus Points on miles flown3

      Up to 50% Bonus Points on miles flown3

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    Benefits for Gold Status members

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    Benefits for Platinum members

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Velocity Status Credits cannot be earned on:

  • Reward Seat bookings
  • Charter flight bookings
  • Fare classes other than as specified above
  • Codeshare flights (other than an Air Canada-operated flight with a VA flight number or a Virgin Australia-operated flight with an AC flight number)
  • 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.

Terms & Conditions:

1. Earn rates are correct as at 17 October 2024 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. For some Choice fares booked on Virgin Australia marketed/Air Canada operated flights, Velocity members will not earn Velocity Points, Status Credits or Eligible Sectors for the portion of the flight that is operated internally within Canada.  For more information please visit Earn Points with Air Canada prior to booking your flight.

3. When flying on an Air Canada operated flight with a VA flight number. Velocity members will not earn Velocity Points, Status Credits or Eligible Sectors for the portion of the VA flight that is operated internally within Canada in fare classes P,Q,T,I,S

Redeem your Velocity Points with Air Canada


Velocity members are able to redeem Points for flights across the Air Canada network, including between Sydney/Brisbane and Vancouver.

Note that the routes operated by Air Canada may be subject to COVID-19 restrictions, and not all flights will have Reward Seats available. Available travel dates will vary for each route.

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How many Points do I need for a Reward Seat?
 
  • Use our Mileage Calculator to determine the number of Points you will need, based on the distance you will fly
  • Refer to the tables to see the minimum amount of Points required for each fare class

Redeem Velocity Points with Air Canada

In need of a holiday? See some of our most popular destinations to fly to, along with the number of Points you will need to book a Reward Seat on Air Canada

  • Vancouver to Los Angeles

    15,000 Points

    Based on a one-way Economy Class Reward Seat plus $112.20 in taxes, fees and carrier charges*

    Vancouver to Los Angeles

    15,000 Points

    Based on a one-way Economy Class Reward Seat plus $112.20 in taxes, fees and carrier charges*

  • Sydney to Vancouver

    61,000 Points

    Based on a one-way Economy Class Reward Seat plus $113.31 in taxes, fees and carrier charges*

    Sydney to Vancouver

    61,000 Points

    Based on a one-way Economy Class Reward Seat plus $113.31 in taxes, fees and carrier charges*

  • Vancouver to Montreal

    21,000 Points

    Based on a one-way Economy Class Reward Seat plus $28.10 in taxes, fees and carrier charges*

    Vancouver to Montreal

    21,000 Points

    Based on a one-way Economy Class Reward Seat plus $28.10 in taxes, fees and carrier charges*

*Based on the one-way Economy International Reward Seat fares on Virgin Australia and international partner airlines for the advertised route, as at 21 January 2025. The Reward Seat base fare is payable in Velocity Points, and taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable in addition to Velocity Points redeemed for the base fare. Taxes, fees and carrier charges can be paid in cash or by redeeming Velocity Points. Reward Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Reward Seat bookings must be made on the Virgin Australia website by selecting “Use Points”. Reward Seats and associated charges are not eligible for Points earn. Payment surcharge may apply. You can change or get a refund for your booking by paying a fee and any fare difference, at least 24 hours before scheduled departure. Any voluntary changes by members for Reward Seats with international partner airlines will require cancellation and rebooking via a new ticket. If applicable, the original ticket will be refunded. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. View the Velocity Reward Seat fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and conditions may apply to these flights. Full terms and conditions at velocityfrequentflyer.com.  

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Important Information for travelling overseas

Australian Government Travel Restrictions

The Australian Government has currently implemented international travel restrictions for Australia.

We recommend checking the latest information and advice on the relevant Government websites. The Australian Government information is available at the Border Force website, Department of Health website and Smartraveller.

Air Canada Travel Requirements

When flying with Air Canada, we recommend you check travel requirements for entering Canada or your destination of choice, and any requirements before boarding your flight.
Click here to find out more.

Heading overseas?

We've re introduced international redemptions with some of our partners. Find out how we're getting our members back in the air with our airline partners

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Terms & Conditions:

1. Earn rates are correct as at 17 October 2024 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. For some Choice fares booked on Virgin Australia marketed/Air Canada operated flights, Velocity members will not earn Velocity Points, Status Credits or Eligible Sectors for the portion of the flight that is operated internally within Canada.  For more information please visit Earn Points with Air Canada prior to booking your flight.

3. When flying on an Air Canada operated flight with a VA flight number. Velocity members will not earn Velocity Points, Status Credits or Eligible Sectors for the portion of the VA flight that is operated internally within Canada in fare classes P,Q,T,I,S

International business trips just got more rewarding with Air Canada and Virgin Australia Business Flyer

Virgin Australia Business Flyer is proud to partner with Air Canada to help take your business global with 4% off international fares1 when you travel for business with Air Canada.

Plus, as a Virgin Australia Business Flyer member, you can earn Velocity Points for your business2 and your team,3 making work trips work harder for you.

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Discounts to help your business's bottom line

As a Virgin Australia Business Flyer member, you will receive 4% discount on Air Canada-operated flights with a VA flight number when you book via the Virgin Australia Business Flyer Booking Portal on relevant fare classes.1

Air Canada operated flights with a VA flight number: 

Fare Type Fare Class Virgin Australia Business Flyer Discounts 
Business J, C, D 4%
Economy Y, B, H, K, E, O, N, V, P, Q, T, I   4%

How many Points will my business earn?

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Each time you book an Air Canada flight via the Virgin Australia Business Flyer Booking Portal, your business will earn Velocity Points2 on flight bookings between Australia and Canada in the Air Canada network. The more you travel the more Velocity Points your business will earn.

Simply book an Air Canada-operated flight with a VA flight number, travelling in an eligible fare class and your business will earn Velocity Points per dollar spent, according to your membership Tier.2

The higher the Tier, the more Points your business will earn:  

Tier 1

1 Point per $1 spent

Tier 2

1.5 Point per $1 spent

Tier 3

2 Point per $1 spent

Air Canada operated flights with a VA flight number:

Fare Type Virgin Australia (VA) Class Fare
 Points Earn Rate per $1 Spent (Tier 1)
 Points Earn Rate per $1 Spent (Tier 2) 
 Points Earn Rate per $1 Spent (Tier  3)
Business J, C, D 1 1.5 2
Economy Flex 
 Y, B, W, H, K, L 1 1.5 2
Economy R, E, O, N, V, P^, Q^, T^, I^, S^ 1 1.5 2

 

^Velocity members will not earn Velocity Points, Status Credits or Eligible Sectors for the portion of the flight that is operated internally within Canada in fare classes P, Q, T, I, S

How to earn Points and Status for the traveller

With Virgin Australia Business Flyer it’s not just the business that reaps the rewards. The individual traveller will also earn Velocity Frequent Flyer Points and Status Credits based upon their Velocity membership status.3

To find out more about how many Points the traveller can earn, click here. 

To learn more on how to earn Status, click here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Terms and conditions

1. Air Canada Business Discount: As of the 17th of October 2024, the following discounts apply to the Air Canada and Virgin Australia base fares (which excludes surcharges, fees, carrier charges and taxes) of Eligible Flights:

  • Business Fares:
    • VA Fare Classes J, C and D: 4% 
  • Economy Fares: 
    • VA Fare Classes E, O, N, V, P, Q, T, I, Y, B, H, K: 4% 
    • VA Fare Class S: 0%

The Air Canada Business Discount is applicable on the base fare only, and is subject to change without prior notice. Please check the Virgin Australia Business Flyer website for current discount levels. The Air Canada Business Discount is only applicable when an Eligible Flight is booked through an Eligible Booking Channel and is not available through the public Virgin Australia website.

The Air Canada Business Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount and cannot be combined with any other Unpublished Fare or Promotional Fare unless otherwise stated. The Air Canada Business Discount does not apply to any bookings made via the Virgin Australia conference and group travel area, sale fares or other tactical fares offered from time to time, and bookings for children and infants. If you have any questions regarding the application of Air Canada Business Discount, please contact the Virgin Australia Business Flyer team. Virgin Australia Business Flyer Terms and Conditions apply. Subject to availability at time of booking. The present Terms and conditions are subject to change without prior notice.

“Eligible Booking Channel” is: 1. the Virgin Australia Business Flyer Booking Portal; 2. the Virgin Australia Business Flyer member’s nominated Travel Management Company (TMC) or registered travel agent; and 3. the Guest Contact Centre. If your TMC or travel agent is not registered to process the Discount, please instruct your TMC or travel agent to contact the Virgin Australia Business Flyer team at businessflyer@virginaustralia.com. 

“Eligible Flights” are Virgin Australia marketed Air Canada operated flights (with a VA flight number) booked by a Member.

“Member” is a person that is a Virgin Australia Business Flyer member.

“Promotional Fare” means a fare that is available for a limited period only and which is not part of the standard fare which are publicly visible.

“Unpublished Fare” means a fare not generally made available to the public. This includes (but is not limited to) Promotional Fares and fares that have been combined with another service, e.g. hotel accommodation as part of a package.

2. Air Canada Points Earn: Members will earn Velocity Points (Points) for Eligible Flights (excluding fare classes X, Z and G) bookable via an Eligible Booking Channel as follows: 

  • Tier 1: 1 Point per AUD $1 spent
  • Tier 2: 1.5 Points per AUD $1 spent
  • Tier 3: 2 Points per AUD $1 spent

Please note that Points cannot be earned on certain fees or charges (e.g. baggage charges and credit card surcharges). 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. Please note that Members can earn up to 1,000,000 Points per annum for travel on flights marketed and operated by Virgin Australia or flights marketed by Virgin Australia and operated by eligible international partner airlines (with a VA flight number) (including Air Canada) based on the rolling 12-month period from when the Member joins Virgin Australia Business Flyer. 

Membership and Points earn is subject to the Virgin Australia Business Flyer Terms and Conditions and Velocity Frequent Flyer Terms and Conditions, and any changes to the Member benefits and program features, including Points earn for eligible travel on flights operated by Air Canada, will be governed by those Terms and Conditions. Velocity collects and handles your personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy, and Virgin Australia Business Flyer collects and handles your personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

Earn rates are correct as of the 17th of October 2024 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 website. Members travelling on upgraded fares purchased with Points or any other subsidised means of upgrades on Virgin Australia or our international partner airlines will earn Points based on originally purchased fare classes. If paying for an upgrade with the international partner airline, the airline partner may re-issue the ticket without a VA flight code/the ticket may no longer start with 795, and the Member may no longer be eligible for Points earn. Check the Virgin Australia Business Flyer Terms and Conditions and Velocity Membership Terms and Conditions for details about earning Points.

3. Velocity Frequent Flyer Points Earn: If the individual flying with Virgin Australia or a partner airline is a Velocity Frequent Flyer member, they may also earn Velocity Points on eligible flights in accordance with the Velocity Membership Terms and Conditions.

4. Points Transfer: Virgin Australia Business Flyer Account Administrators can transfer Points earned by the Virgin Australia Business Flyer member to a Velocity Frequent Flyer member, provided that (a) there is a minimum of 3,000 Points per transfer; and (b) the Velocity Frequent Flyer member transferee is directly employed or contracted by the Virgin Australia Business Flyer member.

*Virgin Australia Business Flyer membership is available to businesses with an active ABN/ACN and an Australian business address that spend less than $300K per annum on flights with Virgin Australia. The business cannot be a travel agent, travel management company, travel wholesaler, air travel consolidator or anyone re-selling air travel. For more information please see the Virgin Australia Business Flyer Terms and Conditions.