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Your Complete Guide to Virgin Australia’s Discounted Fares for Regional Residents

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Do you want to fly at an affordable price? If yes! The good news is that for regional travellers, Virgin Australia is now offering discounted return flights for people living in selected areas of Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory.

These special fares are helpful for anyone who needs to travel to major cities for important reasons like doctor visits or family emergencies.

In this blog, we'll explain everything in easy terms, who can book these fares, how much they cost, how to check if you're eligible, and how to book your ticket.

What Are Virgin Australia Resident Fares?

It's a program that provides cheaper and more flexible return flights for residents in selected regional areas when traveling to major cities. The program aims to make essential travel, like medical appointments or family emergencies, more affordable.

Guidelines on Virgin Australia Discounted Fares for Regional Residents

Before making a reservation under the discounted fares regional residents program, check the guidelines below for a smooth journey.

Discounted regional fares are only for eligible Velocity members.
Seats are limited and may not be available during busy times or on all flights.
Prices are based on return Choice fares.
Checked baggage is included.
Booking by phone or at the airport, the airline will charge you $40 extra.
Paying with a debit or credit card includes a surcharge.
If you change or cancel your flight, you will have to pay extra and applicable fare difference.
As per the name change policy, no name changes are allowed.
Refunds aren't allowed unless your situation is covered under Australian Consumer Law.
Some flights might be operated by partner airlines.
Check the Domestic Fees page and fare rules for full details.

Read More: Know your rights if Virgin Australia cancels your flight.

Who Is Eligible for the Virgin Australia Resident Fares Programme?

The resident fares are not eligible for all flyers; they apply only to selected regional areas for return flights. Look at the points below to see who is eligible for discounted resident fare.

You must be a member of Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program.
Your registered address must be in one of the eligible postcodes in Western Australia, Queensland, or the Northern Territory.
If you are not a member of the Velocity Frequent Flyer program, you can join here.

Note: If you just joined Velocity as a new member or updated your details, it might take up to 48 hours to show in the eligibility confirmation tool. You can check the full list of eligible postcodes and all rules online. (Terms and Conditions Apply)

PostCodes for Virgin Australia Resident Fares

You can enjoy resident discounted fares, if you live in eligible postcodes. Check eligible postcodes.

0862, 0870, 0871, 0872, 4477, 4702, 4705, 4706, 4707, 4709, 4712, 4713, 4717, 4718, 4720, 4721, 4722, 4723, 4724, 4744, 4745, 4746, 4816, 4823, 4824, 4825, 4828, 6426, 6429, 6430, 6432, 6436, 6442, 6443, 6464, 6484, 6642, 6710, 6713, 6714, 6716, 6718, 6720, 6721, 6722, 6725, 6726, 6728, 6740, 6743, 6751, 6753, 6754, 6758, 6760, 6765, 6770

How Can I Book Discounted Virgin Australia Resident Fares?

Follow the steps below to book a flight or check your eligibility.

Make sure your address and postcode are correct in your Velocity account.
Go to specials.virginaustralia.com.
Then, click on "Resident Fares".
Log in to your Velocity account.
Put in your Velocity membership number to find out if you're eligible.
If you are eligible, search for a flight from your nearest port.
You will see discounted fares, if you live in eligible postcodes.
Complete the booking details and pay the booking fees.

Note: If you make any changes in your Velocity program, changes may take upto 48 hours to proceed.

Virgin Australia Launches Fares Program for Residents in Regional Communities

Virgin Australia has launched a new Regional Fares Program to help people living in certain regional areas of Australia enjoy cheaper and more flexible flights.

This program offers discounted return flights for residents in specific regional communities of Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

It's especially helpful for people who need to travel quickly to capital cities for important reasons like doctor visits or family emergencies.

Eligible Routes

1. Western Australia

Return Route	Minimum Return Fare	Minimum Return Fare (Last Seat Availability)
Broome-Perth	$500	$700
Kalgoorlie-Perth	$400	$600
Kununurra-Perth	$500	$750
Karratha-Perth	$500	$700
Port Hedland-Perth	$500	$700
Newman-Perth	$500	$700

2. Queensland

Return Route	Minimum Return Fare	Minimum Return Fare (Last Seat Availability)
Mount Isa-Brisbane	$500	$700
Emerald-Brisbane	$400	$600

3. Northern Territory

Return Route	Minimum Return Fare	Minimum Return Fare (Last Seat Availability)
Alice Springs-Adelaide	$450	$650

Eligible Discounted Fares for Regional Residents

Here are some eligible fares for regional residents that depend on the destination.

Queensland: You can book return Choice or Flex fares to Brisbane.
Western Australia: You can book return Choice or Flex fares to Perth.
Northern Territory: You can book return Choice or Flex fares to Adelaide.

Key Highlights:

Discount doesn't apply to Lite fares or Reward Seats.
Travel must be for personal use only (not for business).
Disability assistance concession is not eligible for discounts.
Virgin Australia may change or cancel this offer anytime.

Ending Note

Virgin Australia's Resident Fares Program helps travellers in certain regional areas of WA, QLD, and NT fly to major cities at lower prices. By offering discounted return fares to major cities, the program makes essential travel, like medical visits or family emergencies, more affordable.

If you're a Velocity member living in an eligible postcode, you can take advantage of this offer by simply verifying your eligibility and booking through Virgin Australia's website. Just remember to check all terms and conditions before booking, and ensure your Velocity profile is up to date.

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