Author: Matt Graham
Qantas Double Points Promotion – November 2018
Qantas is giving away double points on all new Qantas and Emirates flight bookings, for travel from 1 December 2018 to 30 June 2019. The current Qantas double points promotion runs until Friday 16 November 2018. To take part, you’ll first need to register on the Qantas website. Double points can then be earned on … Continued
Virgin Velocity Accounts Suspended
At least three AFF members, as well as their family members, had their Velocity accounts suspended last week. These members all received emails from Velocity Frequent Flyer stating that unusual activity had been detected on their accounts, and that they would be suspended for up to 30 days while an audit is conducted. The affected … Continued
Why Airlines Set “Minimum Stay” Requirements
Have you ever noticed that some flights are more expensive if you only spend a short amount of time at the destination? This is probably a result of airlines imposing a “minimum stay” requirement on their cheapest fares. For example, say that you need to travel to New York for a short work trip. You’ll … Continued
Super Hainan Airlines Business Sale to Europe
Hainan Airlines’ magnificent Business Class deals from Australia to Europe are back! The Skytrax 5-star airline is offering return Business tickets from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns to various destinations across Europe from under $3,000 return. These Hainan Business sale fares are available for travel to London, Paris, Rome and Brussels. The flights all operate … Continued
Expert Flyer Sold to Red Ventures
Expert Flyer, a popular online resource for frequent flyers, has been acquired by Red Ventures. With Expert Flyer sold, significant changes are expected to the service which has remained largely unchanged since it was launched 14 years ago. Red Ventures, the new owner of Expert Flyer, is a large American marketing company. It already owns … Continued
How Great Aircraft Designs Are Ruined By Accountants
Do you remember when Boeing marketed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner as a luxurious and spacious new aircraft that would end jet lag? Boeing promised that even Economy passengers would travel in greater comfort thanks to new technology and a spacious cabin design. Indeed, new technology on the Boeing 787 such as electronic windows and a … Continued
Qantas’ Targeted Bonus Status Credit Offers
Qantas’ double status credit offers are extremely popular among AFF members looking for a shortcut to earning or retaining Qantas status. Status credits are used to determine your membership level in the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. So earning bonus status credits means you can achieve a higher status by taking fewer flights. Qantas has run … Continued
Delta Intra-Asia Flights: Opportunities for Velocity Members
Did you know that Delta Air Lines operates a couple of fifth-freedom flights within Asia? The US-based carrier and Virgin Australia partner has daily flights to Tokyo’s Narita Airport from both Singapore and Manila. These fifth-freedom Delta intra-Asia routes present a couple of interesting opportunities for members of Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer program. Not … Continued
Virgin Australia to Recognise Veterans: Misguided?
This week marks exactly 100 years since the end of World War One. As you would expect, there have been a flurry of announcements to mark the occasion. But a recent move by Virgin Australia has caused quite a stir. Virgin Australia has announced that it will offer priority boarding to military veterans. The airline … Continued