Author: Matt Graham
The Car Rental Industry is Ripe for Reform
There are so many horror stories about car rental companies trying to overcharge or even outright scam their customers. The problem is that they're incentivised to do so!
Westpac Introducing Monthly Credit Card Points-Earning Caps
Westpac is changing the earn rates and introducing monthly points-earning caps on its Altitude Rewards, Altitude Qantas and Altitude Velocity credit cards from 1 August 2025.
How to Buy & Redeem Aegean Miles+Bonus Miles
Buying Aegean Miles+Bonus miles during a promotion could be good value, especially when redeeming for certain types of Star Alliance award flights.
Cathay Pacific Returning to Adelaide in November 2025
Cathay Pacific will resume flights from Adelaide to Hong Kong in November 2025, with a seasonal 3x weekly A350 service. There are currently lots of reward seats available, including in Business Class.
Qantas to Close Sydney Int’l Business Lounge for Major Upgrade
Qantas will open a temporary international Business Lounge at Sydney Airport in a crew briefing room, as it finally starts work on the major lounge refurbishment it first announced in 2018.
Public Servants Spent $1 Million More on Flights During Double Qantas Status Credits
Australia's public servants booked 20% more Qantas domestic flights than the monthly average during Qantas' latest Double Status Credits promotion.
How to Upgrade Virgin Australia Flights
You can upgrade your Virgin Australia flight using Velocity points, by bidding for a paid upgrade or as a Velocity Platinum member.
Qantas Retreats from Lord Howe Island
Qantas has handed over its Sydney-Lord Howe Island route to Skytrans, which is now operating these flights with former QantasLink Q200s.
Last Chance to Redeem Velocity Points on Etihad & Hawaiian Airlines
It's now your last chance to redeem Velocity Points on Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines, with both airlines soon ending their partnerships with Virgin Australia.