Virgin drops thousands of $49 fares in ‘Black Friday Eve’ sale – but you better be quick
Virgin Australia has dropped a huge Black Friday Eve sale on domestic and international flights, with some starting from just $49.
The cost of half a million flights between January 10 and June 20 will be reduced under the deal, as long as tickets are purchased before midnight, when the six-day sale ends on Tuesday.
The sale also extends to department store giant Myer, where items from brands including Vue, Scanpan and The Cooks Collective can be purchased up to 60 percent cheaper with Velocity points.
The airline’s frequent flyers can also get more points for their money, with up to 15 points for every dollar spent on Samsonite products or 10 points for every Saba product.
Holidaymakers can purchase a one-way ticket between Sydney and Ballina (Byron Bay) for just $49.
Melbournians can escape to Hamilton Island for just $139 one-way, or to Perth for $215.
Virgin Australia has announced a huge Black Friday Eve sale with discounts on more than half a million domestic and international flights
Customers can also get 4 percent cashback on discounted domestic flights if they book their travel before midnight on Sunday.
Those looking to holiday on the Australian coast can also buy a discounted ticket, the cheapest of which is a return flight from Sydney to Christchurch for just $435.
Travelers to Bali can also get flights from the Gold Coast or Adelaide for as little as $449.
Cairns was not forgotten in the sales, with return flights to Tokyo costing just $679.
Those shopping for Christmas presents online from Myer can choose to go cashless, with popular brands such as Dyson able to be purchased with Velocity points.
The company’s famous fanless hairdryer, which costs around $500, the Dyson Supersonic, can be purchased for just under 97,000 Velocity points.
Those looking to take advantage of the airline’s discounted flights can also purchase the Monsac DuraGlide Plus suitcase for just under 34,000 points.
Luxury brands such as Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) and Georgie Armani are also included in the sale.
YSL’s Black Opium 90ml Holiday Gift Set can be purchased for just over 41,000 points, while the Giorgio Armani Si EDP 50ml Set costs just over 30,000 points.
Velocity members can also get an additional 10 percent off select Apple, Rebel, Supercheap Auto and BCF gift cards through the Velocity Rewards store.
Cheap flights included one-way tickets between Sydney and Ballina for just $49, or return tickets from Sydney to Christchurch for just $435.