Author: Matt Graham
Day or Night Flight in Business Class?
When flying Business class, is a day or night flight preferable? Business class flights command a significant price premium over Economy. While some pay the premium to ensure a good night’s sleep on board, others prefer to fly during the day and maximise the experience. Our members are in two camps when it comes to … Continued
Asia Miles Awards to Book Before 22 June
There’s just over a week left until the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles devaluation takes effect. On Friday 22 June, some Asia Miles awards will become more expensive and the round-trip discount will be removed. If you have a stash of Asia Miles, now might be a good time to spend them! The upcoming Asia Miles devaluation … Continued
Malaysia Airlines Business Sale to Australia
Malaysia Airlines currently has some super airfare deals on Business class from Malaysia to Australia. Business class flights to Australia are selling for as little as $722 return! The Malaysia Airlines Business sale covers flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide. You’d need to commence travel between 16 June 2018 and 31 … Continued
Book Hotels Direct or via Third Party?
When booking accommodation, you have the option to book hotels direct or to use a third-party website like Expedia or Booking.com. If you book directly with the hotel, you can earn points and status with the hotel’s loyalty program. But you won’t receive any hotel benefits if you book with a third party. So, is … Continued
Cheap Flights to New Zealand from $185 return
Dreaming of a visit to the land of the long white cloud? Cheap flights to New Zealand are on sale now, with tickets to Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington starting at just $185 return. Flights to Queenstown are also on sale. These fares are available departing from Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast. These cheap flights … Continued
Guaranteed Reward Seats for Virgin Frequent Flyers
The Velocity Frequent Flyer program includes a range of benefits for families. In addition to family pooling, Fly Ahead and parental status pauses, Virgin Australia guarantees award availability for an annual family holiday. Virgin Australia offers guaranteed reward seats in Economy class for Gold and Platinum Velocity members. This benefit can be used once per year … Continued
Fiji Airways Becomes Inaugural Oneworld Connect Member
Fiji Airways has become the first Oneworld Connect member. Oneworld Connect is a new concept introduced this week by the Oneworld alliance, which consists of 13 global airlines including Qantas, American Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. Oneworld Connect airlines will offer some, but not all standard benefits to frequent flyers of Oneworld airlines. This new membership … Continued
How to Redeem Qantas Points for China Eastern Flights
It’s now possible to book China Eastern award flights on the Qantas website! This is great news for Qantas Frequent Flyer members because China Eastern has excellent award availability, including in Business and First class. Almost every China Eastern flight to or from Australia has two Business class reward seats available. China Eastern may be … Continued
How to Earn Points Dining Out (or In)
There are many ways to earn frequent flyer points without setting foot on a plane! You can earn points for shopping with your credit card, booking Airbnb accommodation, riding with Uber and even for buying wine. But did you know that you could also be earning frequent flyer points every time you eat out… or order … Continued