What Virgin's changes mean for your points, flight vouchers
What will Virgin Australia 2.0 mean for Velocity points, routes and flight vouchers? Here are the answers to a few burning questions.
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Craig Platt
Craig is one of Australia's most experienced digital editors. He is managing editor of Traveller.com.au having had responsibility for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age’s travel sites and digital products since 2007. With more than 20 years of experience in digital media, Craig is passionate about bringing a unique perspective on travelling to our digital audience, utilising the vast potential of new media.
Photos: Aussies go inside North Korea's mysterious hotels
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Train permanently parked on bridge, converted to luxury hotel
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Spectacular 'Skywalk' opens in WA national park
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World's most powerful passports named as US plummets in rankings
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New 235-room hotel opens in Tasmania, despite border closure
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No more buffet: Qantas reopening airport lounges with changes
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