Author: Matt Graham
Guide to Virgin Australia’s “Forever Gold” Lifetime Status
Velocity Frequent Flyer will launch its highly-anticipated lifetime Gold status tier in October 2025! "Forever Gold" can be yours by earning 12,000 lifetime status credits - but there's a catch.
Virgin Launches First Double Status Credits Promo Since Program Changes
Velocity Frequent Flyer is offering double status credits or points on Virgin Australia flights when you register and book by 13 June 2025, and fly by 29 April 2026.
Qantas & Hawaiian Airlines Are Now Partners
You can now redeem Qantas Points for Hawaiian Airlines flights, as Qantas and Hawaiian commence their much-anticipated partnership earlier than expected.
Avoid Lost Luggage with Apple AirTags
With Apple AirTags, you can track the location of your bags in real time. Thanks to a new feature, you can even share this information with some airlines if they lose your luggage.
Emirates Fifth-Freedom Routes
Emirates currently has 16 fifth-freedom tag flights that operate as a continuation of a service originating in Dubai to a third country.
The Aegean Hack to Get Cheap Emirates Business Class
You can now redeem Aegean Airlines Miles+Bonus miles for Emirates Economy and Business Class flights, and there's crazy good value to be found.
Guide to the Luxury Escapes Société Loyalty Program
Luxury Escapes has launched its own loyalty program called Société. Our guide explains how the program's points and status tiers work.
Should You Pay With Points for Purchases On Board Virgin Flights?
Velocity Frequent Flyer now lets you "Pay with Points" for food & drink purchases on board Virgin Australia flights. But is this good value?
What to Expect Flying QF1 from Sydney to London via Singapore
Departing from Sydney every afternoon, Qantas flight QF1 is the airline's flagship "kangaroo route" to London via Singapore. This guide explains everything you need to know about this Airbus A380 flight.