Author: Matt Graham
Earn 15% Bonus Miles on Transfers to Singapore KrisFlyer
Until 16 January 2021, you can earn 15% bonus miles when transferring points from a credit card rewards program to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer! This includes transfers from American Express Membership Rewards, ANZ Rewards, NAB Rewards, Westpac Altitude, St George Amplify, Diners Club Rewards, HSBC Rewards and Citibank. (This offer was previously due to expire on … Continued
Half of Virgin Australia’s Lounges to Reopen
Virgin Australia has begun to reopen its airport lounges after they were shuttered for eight months. But around half of Virgin’s existing lounges will remain closed permanently. Like Qantas, Virgin Australia was forced to close its airport lounges in March 2020 due to government restrictions that were introduced to suppress the spread of COVID-19. But … Continued
Bain Takes Control as Virgin Australia Exits Voluntary Administration
U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital formally took control of Virgin Australia yesterday, as Paul Scurrah leaves the organisation to make way for incoming CEO Jayne Hrdlicka. With the sale of Virgin to Bain Capital completed, Virgin Australia has now officially ended its voluntary administration after almost seven months. Virgin Australia entered voluntary administration on … Continued
Flybuys Removes Annual Velocity Points Transfer Limit
The annual points transfer limit between Flybuys and Velocity Frequent Flyer has been axed as of 1 November 2020. In Australia, Flybuys points can be transferred to Velocity Frequent Flyer at a rate of 2,000 Flybuys points = 870 Velocity points. The conversion rate is slightly higher during Flybuys promotions when bonuses are offered, such … Continued
Qantas Celebrates 100th Birthday in Unfortunate Circumstances
Today, Qantas became just the third airline in the world after KLM and Avianca to turn 100 years old! It’s a remarkable achievement for the flying kangaroo, which began its life as “The Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited” (abbreviated to QANTAS) on 16 November 1920. Sadly, the Qantas centenary has been overshadowed by … Continued
Finally, Some Good News in 2020
After the “year from hell” which saw a pandemic shut down the travel industry and cause unspeakable suffering around the world, there’s finally some light at the end of the tunnel. There are currently many COVID-19 vaccine trials ongoing, and numerous of these are in their final stages. There’s still no 100% guarantee of a … Continued
Podcast #49: Qantas Centenary
On 16 November 1920, Queensland And Northern Territory Aerial Services (or QANTAS for short) was incoporated. This makes next Monday, 16 November 2020, the airline’s 100th birthday! But there’s a lot more to the story of Qantas, and the people who founded it, than the signing of a piece of paper. In Episode 49 of the … Continued
Qantas Centenary – AIR049
On 16 November 1920, Queensland And Northern Territory Aerial Services (or QANTAS for short) was incoporated. This makes next Monday, 16 November 2020, the airline’s 100th birthday! But the story of the birth of Qantas goes far beyond the signing of a piece of paper in 1920. In this episode, Qantas Founders Museum curator … Continued
The Cheapest & Most Expensive Countries for Domestic Flights
Norway, one of the world’s wealthiest countries, has the world’s cheapest domestic flights. Meanwhile, Greenland and the Democratic Republic of Congo have the world’s most expensive domestic flights. Australian Frequent Flyer has analysed the typical cost of domestic flights in 94 countries that are large enough to have them. Australia ranked 59th out of 94, with the … Continued