Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines resume codeshare

In another step towards normalcy, Virgin Australia’s ‘VA’ code will begin appearing on many flights within the Singapore Airlines global network. Flights are now on sale on the Virgin Australia website, and passengers can purchase VA-coded flights to Asia, Africa, Europe and beyond.

Brush off the cobwebs from your suitcase and jet off to 42 destinations under the codeshare, including scintillating Seoul or pulsating Paris. Likewise, Singapore Airlines passengers can venture to 31 destinations across Virgin Australia’s network, including Queenstown.

Earn more Velocity Points, Status Credits

In practical terms, the ability to travel on Singapore Airlines with VA flight numbers means Velocity members can enjoy greater rewards. Velocity Silver, Gold and Platinum members can enjoy a 50%, 75% or 100% boost to the points earned on VA-codeshare flights, respectively.

For example, someone flying Business Class from Sydney to London could earn around 13,300 Velocity Points with an SQ-coded flight, or up to 21,300 Velocity Points under the VA codeshare. And if they were a Platinum frequent flyer, they could pocket as much as 42,600 Velocity Points, one-way!

From a status perspective, VA-coded Singapore Airlines flights count as part of the eligible flight sector count. Some routes and cabin classes earn slightly more Status Credits, as well.

Virgin Australia’s Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Alistair Hartley, says that the return of codeshare flights would create a seamless customer booking experience.

Customers are now able to search and book flights to a host of destinations on Singapore Airlines’ global network directly via virginaustralia.com, including to popular tourist destinations across Asia and beyond.

– Alistair Hartley, Virgin Australia Group Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, 7 Nov 2022

How do I book a VA-codeshare flight?

You can book Virgin Australia codeshare flights on Singapore Airlines simply by searching on virginaustralia.com, or through a travel agent. Point Hacks understands that the two carriers are working to increase codeshare flights to even more destinations.

Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines are certainly in it for the long run. Both airlines extended their alliance partnership for a further five years, with the agreement now lasting until 2027.

Singapore Airlines Senior Vice President of Marketing & Planning, JoAnn Tan, noted the longstanding partnership between Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines.

The return of the VA code on SIA flights provides even more opportunities for Australians to seamlessly explore the world, no matter where they are based. As more countries across Asia remove travel restrictions, it also opens up Australia to travellers from these regions.

– JoAnn Tan, Singapore Airlines Senior VP Marketing Planning, 7 Nov 2022

Featured image courtesy of Virgin Australia.