Virgin Australia to raise fares and cut seats while launching double‑points promotion

Virgin Australia said it will increase airfares and reduce the number of seats on its network by 3 percent over the next six months ending 31 December, while keeping earnings at the same level as the first half of the year.

The airline also introduced a Pick Your Bonus promotion for Velocity Frequent Flyer members, allowing them to select either double Velocity Points or double Status Credits on eligible domestic and short‑haul international flights booked between 12 and 26 October, with travel required by 30 November; the offer excludes reward seats, codeshare services and certain international flights and applies only to flights bearing a Virgin Australia flight number.