VA (Virgin Australia) will be launching lifetime gold from 1 October 2025.
“To qualify for Forever Gold, your balance (calculated from 1 February 2013 onwards) must reach a total of 12,000 Status Credits, with a minimum of 9,000 Status Credits earned on eligible Virgin Australia marketed flights, flown by you*.”
They’re not part of any alliance but have many useful partners (UA/CA/QR/NH/SQ)