Author: Matt Graham
Airline Staff Travel: Perks & Pitfalls
It’s no secret that airline employees receive certain perks as part of their jobs. One such perk is discounted airline staff travel. Airline employees travelling for leisure can book tickets at a discount of up to 90%, and often they can also share this discount when travelling with friends and family. But are these benefits … Continued
Round-the-World Travel Tips
Flying around the world is certainly an exciting way to travel, and round-the-world flights may cost much less than you think! This week our members explain how to book a cost-effective trip around the world using either money or frequent flyer points. There are numerous ways to book round-the-world travel. The most flexible option using Qantas … Continued
Finnair’s New A350 Business Class
With competitive fares, Qantas’ oneworld partner Finnair is already a popular choice for Australians heading to Europe. To further add to the appeal, Finnair is currently introducing brand new Airbus A350 aircraft to its fleet. One member recently flew on the new aircraft from Bangkok to Helsinki in Business class. They took the time to … Continued
Is Premium Economy worth the Premium Price?
One member is considering using Qantas Premium Economy as a means of flying in added comfort on an upcoming trip to the United States. They seek advice on whether it’s worth the extra over Economy, using either money or points to book. what are the latest opinions about qantas premium economy? worth it or not? … Continued
New International Flights for Canberra
Singapore Airlines will soon become the only airline to operate international flights from Australia’s capital. In a move that has pleasantly surprised many, the airline announced direct flights from Canberra to two cities: Singapore and Wellington. The flights will be operated by a Boeing 777 which will fly between Singapore and Wellington, with a stopover … Continued
New A330 Business Suites: Qantas vs Virgin
As Qantas and Virgin Australia compete for the corporate market, both airlines have been pulling all the stops to offer the best product in the pointy end. Both Qantas and Virgin have recently upgraded their A330 Business class to offer luxurious suites and restaurant-quality meals. Our member PaulST had the opportunity to compare and contrast the new … Continued
Virgin Money Devaluation on the Cards
Virgin Money’s Velocity Flyer and High Flyer cards will soon become much less valuable. From 1 April 2016, the rate at which Velocity Frequent Flyer points are earned will be reduced by up to 33%. The popular two-for-one flight deal is also being removed, to be replaced by flight vouchers and lounge passes. High Flyer cards … Continued
Convert Flybuys Points to Virgin Flights
Flybuys points aren’t just useful for saving money at the supermarket! As the name suggests, they can also be redeemed for flights. Traditionally, the only way to use your Flybuys points for actual flights has been to redeem them through online booking site Webjet. But from 31 January 2016, Webjet will no longer be a partner … Continued
Cheap Business Class Secrets Revealed!
This week our members reveal their strategies to score cheap Business class flights to Europe! Having originally looked at a Qantas fare to London of over $9,000, one member was recently able to save thousands by using our members’ handy tips and suggestions. The first recommendation is to plan ahead and wait for a sale. … Continued