Author: Matt Graham
UK Air Passenger Duty: How to Avoid Paying Hundreds
The UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) is a departure tax that adds up to £224 (AU$470) to the cost of international flights departing the UK.
How to Earn Lots of Velocity Points
It's easy to earn lots of Velocity points in Australia by flying, with credit cards and with Velocity Frequent Flyer's many partners. Here's an overview of the options.
Which Airlines Offer Lifetime Status?
We compare the lifetime status tiers offered by 22 airlines including Qantas, and explain how to earn it.
Hilton Honors Members Shortchanged on Qantas Points Transfers
Hilton Honors members should get 1,500 Qantas Points for every 10,000 Hilton points transferred to Qantas Frequent Flyer, but only 10% of those points are arriving.
United Airlines Launching Adelaide-San Francisco Flights
In a pleasant surprise for South Australians, United Airlines will launch 3x weekly seasonal Adelaide-San Francisco flights in December 2025.
You Can Now Transfer Amex Membership Rewards Points to British Airways
Australians can now convert American Express Membership Rewards points to British Airways Club Avios at a 2:1 rate. This unlocks an additional way to obtain Avios in Australia without using Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
Best Virgin Australia Velocity Status Runs in 2025
These popular Velocity Frequent Flyer status runs can help you to earn maximum Virgin Australia status credits at minimal cost.
Transferring & Redeeming Avios: An Overview of Airline Partnerships
Avios is the common points currency of seven airlines: British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways, Finnair, Aer Lingus, Vueling and now also Loganair. These diagrams show which frequent flyer programs you can transfer Avios between, and which airlines partner with each program.
Uber Drivers Routinely Cancelling Cairns Airport Rides
Uber says drivers who routinely cancel rides without a valid reason could be banned from the app, as travellers complain of frequent cancellations from Cairns Airport.