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Qatar scoops up Virgin’s frequent flyers

By aviation writer Scott Mayman

Virgin Australia’s Velocity program will no longer have ties with middle-eastern Etihad Airways as the frequent flyer partnership is replaced by investment partner Qatar, effective immediately. 

Last month Newcastle-based regional carrier FlyPelican ended its eight-year partnership with the Velocity frequent flyer program.

In both cases, missing points claims will only be accepted until the end of June.

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