Author: Matt Graham
Marriott Ends Bonus Points on Transfers to 3 Airlines
Although it’s a hotel loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy can be very useful as a means of collecting frequent flyer points or miles with overseas frequent flyer programs. Marriott Bonvoy points can be earned in Australia by staying at hotels, transferring points from American Express Membership Rewards or even buying points directly from Marriott. Those points … Continued
Virgin, Qatar Partnership Teething Issues
It’s just over a month since Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways launched a new strategic partnership. As well as earning and redeeming points on each others’ flights, this agreement promises Velocity Gold, Platinum and Beyond members access to priority check-in, priority boarding and lounges when flying with Qatar Airways. It’s a great value-add to the … Continued
Qantas Expects International Airfares to Come Down
If you’ve looked at international airfares lately, you may have noticed how much more expensive they are compared to pre-COVID times. In fact, Qantas Business Class fares on some routes are now selling for close to $30,000 return during busy travel periods. As Australian Frequent Flyer covered recently, there are numerous reasons for the high … Continued
Podcast #95: Qatar Airways Qsuites & Avios Subscriptions
With Qatar Airways now only giving Qantas frequent flyers access to Business & First Class reward seats around 4 months out from departure, it’s become a lot harder to redeem Qantas points for Qatar Airways Qsuites. You can still redeem Velocity points for Qatar Airways flights up to 330 days ahead. But Qatar Airways Privilege … Continued
Qatar Airways Qsuites & Avios Subscriptions – AIR095
British Airways Executive Club recently began selling subscriptions to receive a monthly allotment of Avios (the airline’s loyalty program currency) at discounted prices. This could offer surprisingly good value to Australians when using those Avios to book Qantas domestic flights or Qatar Airways Business Class flights to Europe! Also in this episode, Matt sits … Continued
Hilton Honors Double Night Credits Promotion
Hilton Honors has launched the equivalent of a “double status credits” promotion until the end of this year. From 11 October until 31 December 2022, Hilton Honors members can earn double night credits at any hotel or resort that is part of the Hilton portfolio. Hilton brands include DoubleTree, Hampton, Conrad, Curio Collection and Waldorf … Continued
Airlines Reach Status Extension Crossroads
Many of the elite status extensions offered by frequent flyer programs due to COVID-19 are about to come to an end. For some airlines, this will mean a sudden and significant reduction in the number of members holding status. There has been a live debate for some time already about whether to continue extending the … Continued
Virgin Perth Lounge Opens for Evening Departures
The Virgin Australia Lounge at Perth Airport is now once again staying open until the evening red-eye flights depart, rather than closing at 6pm every day. Two months ago, Australian Frequent Flyer reported that the Virgin Australia Lounge in Perth’s terminal 1 was not staying open for the late-night overnight departures to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. In … Continued
Half-Price Qantas Club Offer (October 2022)
For a limited time, Qantas is offering a 50% discount off 1-year Qantas Club memberships – both for new members and on renewals. From 11-17 October 2022, you can get half-price Qantas Club when signing up for a new 1-year individual membership or renewing your existing membership for a year. This discount is available on … Continued