Author: Matt Graham
How to Buy Qantas Frequent Flyer Points
Qantas is offering a 25-50% bonus when you buy top-up points until 29 June 2025. This can be a good deal in some instances, but there are cheaper ways to get Qantas Points.
What to Expect Flying QF5 from Sydney to Rome via Perth
Qantas flight QF5 is now back for 2025. Here's what you can expect on the 16,638km journey from Sydney to Rome via Perth on a Boeing 787-9.
Long-Haul Economy Class on an A321: How Bad Could It Be?
TAP Air Portugal flies its narrow-body Airbus A321neo LR on long-haul trans-Atlantic routes including Lisbon-Montreal. We review the Economy Class experience.
How to Redeem Qantas Points for Air Tahiti Nui Flights
You can now redeem Qantas Points to fly Air Tahiti Nui between Papeete and Seattle, in addition to the existing codeshare routes.
Hilton Monetises Late Checkout for Elites: Beginning of the End for Hotel Loyalty?
Hilton Honors has removed late check-out for its Silver, Gold and Diamond elite members, but plans to sell it back to them. Is this the start of a sad new trend for hotel loyalty programs?
When Does Virgin Australia Open Check-In & Bag Drop?
You can drop your checked bag at the airport for a Virgin Australia domestic flight any time on the day of departure until 30 minutes before the flight leaves. But international flights have more limited check-in and bag drop times.
Last Chance to (Indirectly) Convert Amex Points to Alaska Miles
For a few more weeks, Australians can convert Amex Membership Rewards points into Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles via Hawaiian Airlines. This is why you should do it.
KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Deals for June 2025
Get 30% off last-minute Singapore Airlines award flights, for travel in July 2025, including from six Australian cities to Singapore in Economy or Business Class.
Complete Guide to Velocity Status Benefits on Partner Airlines
Velocity Silver, Gold & Platinum members of Virgin Australia's frequent flyer program receive selected benefits when flying partner airlines.