Author: Matt Graham
Velocity Cuts Partner Airline Benefits
Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer program has permanently removed some of the benefits offered to frequent flyers when travelling with international partner airlines. Upgrades and lounge access are among the tier benefits axed when flying with some partner airlines. Although Velocity Frequent Flyer only announced these cutbacks yesterday, its website states that they came into … Continued
Qantas Scenic Flight Over Australia Proves a Hit
Qantas raised more than a few eyebrows when tickets on a 7-hour flight to nowhere sold out in just 10 minutes. But when that flight took place over the weekend, it proved a huge hit with passengers including AFF members. The scenic Dreamliner flight, appropriately numbered QF787, departed Sydney at 10.43am on Saturday morning. It then … Continued
Easy 900 Qantas Points with Quandoo
If you’re looking for some easy Qantas points, there’s a new way to earn up to 900 Qantas points for free – and it takes just a couple of minutes. Qantas Restaurants partners with Quandoo, a restaurant booking platform. Since the partnership launched in 2019, Qantas Frequent Flyer members can earn 100 points per diner … Continued
Business Travel Is Dead. Will It Return?
The COVID-19 pandemic has killed business travel. With borders closed, flights & events cancelled, and businesspeople told to work from home, people just aren’t flying for work like they used to any more. Airlines, hotels and other businesses that cater to corporate travellers will undoubtedly suffer if business travel does not recover. As a result, … Continued
Coles Rewards MasterCard to Cap Flybuys Points
The Coles Rewards MasterCard credit card has been an unlikely favourite with overseas travellers in recent years. With a relatively low $99 annual fee, this no-frills credit card has no international transaction fees. It also awards 2 Flybuys points per $1 spent. Flybuys points can be converted to Velocity Frequent Flyer points, making the card … Continued
FlyPelican’s “$72 within 72 Hours” Flight Deal
Regional flying has a reputation for being expensive. But there are exceptions! FlyPelican, a regional airline based in Newcastle, offers an excellent yet poorly-advertised deal on last-minute flights. On selected FlyPelican routes, a limited number of remaining seats are made available for just $72 within 72 hours of departure. This includes flights to Mudgee, Taree, … Continued
Qantas Wrongly Refuses Lounge Access Again
Qantas says it has issued a reminder to staff after a Oneworld Emerald frequent flyer was incorrectly refused Qantas Club access for a second time in a row. Last week we brought you the story of AFF member Muppet501st, who has Oneworld Emerald status as a Qatar Airways Platinum member. On a recent visit to … Continued
Australia Takes First Step Towards Trans-Tasman Bubble
Australia has taken the first step towards establishing a long-anticipated “trans-Tasman bubble” between Australia and New Zealand. But, at this stage, it’s only a one-way bubble and New Zealanders can only travel to selected states & territories in Australia without needing to quarantine. From Friday 16 October 2020, it will be possible to travel from … Continued
Podcast #46: Air Traffic Control
You don’t see them as a passenger, and when you do hear about them, it’s probably because your airline is blaming them for a delay. But Air Traffic Controllers are absolutely critical to the ensuring you arrive at your destination safely. Ever wondered what exactly an Air Traffic Controller does, and what kind of training … Continued