Author: Matt Graham
10,000 Easy Qantas Points with a Debit Card
There’s currently an easy 10,000 Qantas points up for grabs, thanks to a new Bankwest promotion. Earn 10,000 Qantas points by signing up for a free Bankwest Qantas transaction account. You’d just need to make 10 purchases of $2 or more within the first two months of opening the bank account. This account comes with … Continued
Lounge Review: Virgin Atlantic San Francisco Clubhouse
AFF member bsb recently visited the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounge in San Francisco. This is the lounge used by Virgin Atlantic, with access available to Upper Class passengers as well as Virgin Australia Velocity Gold and Platinum members. Virgin Atlantic’s San Francisco Clubhouse lounge is also used by Fiji Airways. bsb has taken the time to write … Continued
Fly Business Class to Europe for 85,000 AAdvantage Miles
American Airlines AAdvantage miles are a popular currency for Australian frequent flyers. You can buy AAdvantage miles directly from American Airlines – often at generous discounts. It costs just 85,000 AAdvantage miles one-way to fly from Australia to Europe in Business class. First Class from Australia to Europe costs just 115,000 AAdvantage miles. Plus, there are no … Continued
The Mystery of the Disappearing Passengers
We’ve all had flights delayed by passengers that have failed to board. Just last week, this caused an AFF member’s flight from Los Angeles to Sydney to depart more than an hour late. This member subsequently missed their connecting flight to Perth and a family reunion. This is certainly not the first time a passenger … Continued
Qantas Online Mall Points Missing
Numerous AFF members have reported problems with Qantas points earned via the Online Mall not posting. Qantas used to promise that points earned from purchases through the Qantas Online Mall would be credited within 30 days of making the purchase. This recently changed to “4-8 weeks”. But many Qantas Frequent Flyer members are still waiting … Continued
Impressed with BA’s Comair Service
British Airways doesn’t have a stellar reputation these days. Continuous cost-cutting, reduced catering and poor service have turned British Airways Business class into a mediocre experience for the price paid. In fact, there have even been reports lately of British Airways potentially losing its 4-star Skytrax rating. Luckily, it’s a very different story when flying … Continued
The Australian Departure Tax
Did you know that Aussies are slugged as much as $128.62 in Australian departure taxes and airport fees every time they fly overseas? Whenever you purchase an international flight, your ticket will include a range of taxes that are paid directly to governments and airports. These are payable on both revenue and award bookings, and … Continued
Saudia Business Class Review
Saudi Arabian Airlines, or Saudia, is the Jeddah-based national airline of Saudi Arabia. Although Saudia has been a SkyTeam alliance member since 2012, it’s not an airline that many Australians ever fly with. But AFF member henleybeach did just that last week! This member picked up a steal of a Business class fare with Saudia – just $684 … Continued
New Qantas Bonus Status Credits Offer
Qantas has announced a brand new bonus status credits offer! Until 19 June, Qantas is offering 50% bonus status credits to frequent flyers registered with Qantas Business Rewards. Using this offer, you can fast-track your way to Qantas Silver, Gold, Platinum or Platinum One status! The offer can be used with as many new bookings … Continued