Author: Matt Graham
How to Buy & Redeem Air Canada Aeroplan Points
Air Canada Aeroplan points are highly valuable because you can redeem them online for Business Class flights on lots of different partner airlines, with no fuel surcharges. During Aeroplan's latest promotion, you can get up to 30% off when buying points.
LATAM Airlines Axes Sydney-Auckland Route
LATAM Airlines is axing its long-standing fifth-freedom route between Sydney and Auckland. The final LA800 across the Tasman will operate on 26 October 2025.
Qantas Devalues Points Plus Pay & Hotel Redemptions
Qantas has quietly reduced the value you get for your frequent flyer points when redeeming them towards a hotel or Points Plus Pay flight booking.
The Best Ways to Redeem Velocity Points
The best ways to redeem Virgin Australia Velocity points are Reward Seats and upgrades. Some partner airline rewards offering particularly exceptional value.
How to Buy Virgin Australia Velocity Points
You can purchase up to 250,000 Virgin Australia Velocity points each year with Velocity Points Booster. Until 30 June 2025, you can even get a 40% discount if you buy at least 110,000. But there are cheaper ways to earn Velocity points.
The Cheap Way to Get from Auckland Airport to the City
Instead of paying $20 for the SkyDrive bus or up to $100 for a taxi, you can get from Auckland Airport to the city with public transport via Puhinui for just $6.
Qantas Green Tier Problems: “Offset Flying” Leaf Not Crediting
Many Qantas customers aren't receiving the promised Green Tier "leaf" after paying to offset the carbon emissions from a flight.
Velocity Reinstates Hainan, Capital & Hong Kong Airlines Redemptions
Velocity Frequent Flyer members can finally redeem points on Hong Kong Airlines, Hainan Airlines & Capital Airlines for the first time in more than five years.
New Flights from New Zealand to Argentina… with China Eastern?!
China Eastern will launch flights from Shanghai to Buenos Aires via Auckland from December 2025, filling a void left by Air New Zealand.