Author: Matt Graham
Qantas Cuts Chauffeur Drive Service
Qantas will discontinue its Chauffeur Drive service for Business and First class passengers flying between Australia and London. Complimentary airport transfers will no longer be offered in Australia, nor in London, for new bookings made on or after 15 April 2020. Eligible existing bookings for travel until 30 April 2021 will still be eligible to … Continued
Earn & Redeem Qantas Points on Royal Air Maroc
It’s now possible to earn Qantas points & status credits, and to redeem Qantas points, for Royal Air Maroc flights as the Moroccan airline officially becomes a member of the Oneworld alliance! Royal Air Maroc operates flights across Europe and northern Africa from its hub in Casablanca. It also operates long-haul flights to Brazil, the … Continued
Finnair Charging for Business Class Seat Selection
Oneworld’s Finnair has begun charging Business class passengers extra for seat selection. Passengers with Business class tickets are now being asked to shell out up to $271.40 per flight to choose a seat. On a return Finnair Business class journey from Hong Kong to Paris via Helsinki, for example, seat selection fees could now add … Continued
Opinion: Stop Blaming Australians For Being Stranded Overseas
There are currently thousands of Australians that are still stranded overseas and are desperately trying to get home. Many of their stories have come out in the media over recent weeks. Perhaps the most extreme stories have come from Australians stuck in Peru, after the Peruvian government imposed a national lockdown at short notice. It … Continued
Qantas Extends Lounge Passes, Qantas Club Memberships
Qantas has extended the validity of complimentary lounge invitations by six months. Paid Qantas Club members will also receive a six month extension on their memberships. The Qantas Club extensions come as Qantas airport lounges worldwide are temporarily closed due to COVID-19 measures. The six-month Qantas Club membership extension applies to everyone that was a paid … Continued
Qantas Suspends In-Flight Meals
Qantas has temporarily stopped serving in-flight meals and most drinks on domestic services, due to the COVID-19 situation. Instead, Qantas passengers will now be served only a complimentary bottle of water and a snack on domestic flights, until further notice. This includes Business class passengers. Notification about this change is being given to Qantas customers … Continued
Asia Miles Ends Free Award Stopovers
IN BRIEF | Asia Miles, the frequent flyer program of Cathay Pacific, will no longer allow free stopovers on award bookings from Wednesday, 1 April 2020. Currently, when booking an Asia Miles award ticket for travel on Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon or partner airlines, you are entitled to one free stopover on one-way bookings. On … Continued
Virgin Axes Complimentary Snacks on Domestic Flights
Virgin Australia is temporarily no longer providing complimentary snacks to Economy class passengers on domestic flights. The airline has also stopped serving tea, coffee, juice and complimentary Happy Hour drinks in Economy class as part of a new “simplified” onboard food and beverage menu. This includes flights to and from Perth, where a full meal … Continued
Cancelled Flight Vouchers: Airlines Must Be More Generous
If you had a flight booked in the coming months, there’s a good chance it’s been cancelled as airlines globally cut flights in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Instead of just giving you a refund, most airlines would like you to accept a credit voucher for the value of your ticket, to use towards a … Continued