Virgin Australia will add a new Platinum Plus tier to its Velocity Frequent Flyer program to match Qantas Loyalty's Platinum One tier. Qantas’s Platinum One is the highest tier in Qantas’ frequent flyer scheme and gives members access to a dedicated service team, the best lounges and the best seats for themselves and their family. The changes to Velocity will make it harder for some flyers to accrue points and are targeted at members buying more expensive tickets. Velocity is also adding “forever gold" from October next year - a lifetime gold tier matching the equivalent Qantas Loyalty offering.