Author: Matt Graham
You Can Now Buy Qantas Club for 28 Days
Qantas has launched a new Qantas Club Flexible membership option, which lets you use Qantas Club and international Business Lounges for 28 days at a time.
My 3 Favourite Airline Points Currencies in 2024
I collect points with many airlines, but there are three frequent flyer point currencies that I find particularly valuable as an Australian.
Get Virgin Australia Perks With These Star Alliance Gold Statuses
When you have Star Alliance Gold status with United, Singapore Airlines, ANA or Air Canada, you'll also get to enjoy benefits with Virgin Australia. Plus, for a limited time when you get United status through the HSBC Star Alliance credit card, you can also earn 20,000 bonus United miles.
Australians Can Now Visit China Visa-Free
Australians can now visit China without a visa for up to 15 days when travelling for business, tourism, transits or visiting family. The new policy will be in place until at least 31 December 2025.
What to Expect Flying Qantas to Paris on QF33
Qantas flight QF33 takes 25 hours to cover the 17,548km from Sydney to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport via Perth. Here's what to expect at the airport and on board.
A Fab Scoot Sale: Asia from $159, Athens under $400
With Scoot's mid-year sale, you can fly from Perth, Melbourne or Sydney to Singapore from under $200, or Athens for under $400. Flights to Bali, Malaysia and Thailand are also heavily discounted, including seats in ScootPlus.
Jetstar’s New Route Launch Spree
Jetstar has just launched several new domestic routes, and there are lots more coming later in 2024 including new international routes like Brisbane-Bangkok, Sunshine Coast-Auckland and Perth-Phuket.
The Best International Lounges at Sydney Airport
Our overview of the international lounges at Sydney Airport ranks all the options from best to worst, including the Qantas and Singapore Airlines lounges.
How the Qantas Loyalty Bonus Works
Qantas Frequent Flyer provides a Loyalty Bonus each time you earn 500 status credits from Qantas or Jetstar flights, up to four times per membership year.