Author: Matt Graham
Earn 50 Qantas Status Credits at BP
Qantas Frequent Flyer members can earn 50 bonus status credits, which count towards Qantas status, by filling up at BP petrol stations over the next three months. With this new promotion, you’ll earn 50 Qantas status credits by spending at least $50 at BP on at least five occasions between 1 July and 30 September 2021. … Continued
New Zealand Bubble Resumes 5 July, With Restrictions
New Zealand will reinstate the trans-Tasman travel bubble with some Australian states at 11.59pm on 4 July 2021. But when flights from Australia to New Zealand restart, there will be new conditions including mandatory pre-flight COVID-19 testing. The announcement means that from next Monday, it will once again be possible to fly to New Zealand … Continued
Review: Air New Zealand’s Longest Domestic Flight
A few weeks ago, I reviewed Jetstar’s domestic service within New Zealand. The other main option for domestic travel in New Zealand is the national carrier and Star Alliance member Air New Zealand, which operates an extensive domestic network using Airbus A320 jets, as well as ATR72s and Dash 8 Q300s on regional routes. I recently … Continued
40% off Qantas Reward Flights to Norfolk Island
Qantas Frequent Flyer is currently giving 40% off the points required to book Classic Flight Rewards to Norfolk Island! Until 11 July 2021, you’ll get a 40% discount off the Qantas points to Norfolk Island when booking travel until 29 August 2021. This discount is available on both Economy and Business reward flights. In addition … Continued
Burst Bubble: NZ Suspends All Aussie Arrivals
The New Zealand government has paused quarantine-free travel from all Australian states until at least next Wednesday, amid concerns over new COVID-19 cases found in multiple parts of the country over recent days. The trans-Tasman travel bubble suspension came into effect almost immediately after it was announced on Saturday evening. The pause is currently due … Continued
Podcast #63: Travelling from Australia During COVID-19 (Part Two)
Leaving Australia in 2021 is unfortunately not as simple as booking a ticket and going to the airport. If you’re an Australian citizen or permanent resident who normally lives in Australia, you’ll firstly need to apply for an exemption from the Department of Home Affairs to even be allowed to exit Australia. You’ll then need … Continued
Travelling from Australia During COVID-19 (Part Two) – AIR063
Departing Australia in 2021 is unfortunately not as simple as booking a ticket and going to the airport. If you’re an Australian citizen or permanent resident who normally lives in Australia, you’ll firstly need to apply for an exemption from the Department of Home Affairs to even be allowed to exit Australia. You’ll then … Continued
Qantas & Virgin to Give Prizes for COVID-19 Vaccination
Virgin Australia has joined Qantas – plus a growing number of other airlines & tourism businesses – promising prizes and other incentives to anyone who gets vaccinated against COVID-19. Last month, Qantas announced plans to offer generous prizes to Australians who can prove they have been immunised against COVID-19, which could include things like frequent … Continued
50% Bonus Velocity Points on Flights (June 2021)
Virgin Australia is now offering 50% bonus Velocity points on new flights booked until 30 June 2021. The offer covers travel dates any time from the beginning of the promotion on 21 June 2021 until 17 May 2022. To take advantage of this offer, you would first need to register on the Velocity website or … Continued