Can I use my velocity points to upgrade non-status flyers?
Aug 30, 2018, 11:17 pm
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: New Zealand (when I'm home!)
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Can I use my velocity points to upgrade non-status flyers?
Hi guys. I've got a bunch of velocity points in my account. Before my gold membership expires next year (unsure if I'll fly with VA again and reach gold) I'm thinking of gifting a bunch to family/friends if possible for long-haul upgrades. My question: is it possible to do this if I'm not also on the booking? For example, can I upgrade my mother & father who are flying to the USA if I'm not also on the booking? And can I confirm the upgrades immediately if space is available (currently with Air NZ flights I can put in upgrades for them, but unless I'm on the same ticket they can't have confirmed upgrades). Thanks!
Aug 31, 2018, 4:45 am
#2
Join Date: May 2006
Location: GA
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You cannot use your points to upgrade others. You can transfer your points to them, and they can use the points to upgrade domestic and short-haul international flights. Unfortunately only Gold and Plat members can upgrade international flights.
Transfer points info:
https://www.velocityfrequentflyer.co...ansfer-points/
Upgrade with points info:
https://experience.velocityfrequentf...grademe-points
Transfer points info:
https://www.velocityfrequentflyer.co...ansfer-points/
Upgrade with points info:
https://experience.velocityfrequentf...grademe-points
Last edited by l etoile; Aug 31, 2018 at 8:38 pm Reason: Removed response to deleted
Aug 31, 2018, 6:24 am
#3
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I did attempt to google this and couldn't find an answer. I thought that I would find the most updated, most accurate information by asking on here. It's a slow forum anyway, what is the harm in asking a question and adding in some activity? I'm also currently traveling and so could not call VA, funnily enough. Sorry for being curious/talkative.
Aug 31, 2018, 2:45 pm
#4
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