A Selection of 2018 Black Friday Travel Deals

Black Friday, traditionally marking the day after Thanksgiving and the start of the Christmas shopping season, is a concept originating in the United States. But Black Friday sales – as well as the “Cyber Monday” sales that inevitably follow – have spread around the world. In Australia, we’ve been bombarded with sales for Black Friday … Continued

Qantas Restaurants is Closing Down

Now is your last chance to earn Qantas points for restaurant bookings, with Qantas Restaurants closing down at the end of this year. You can currently earn 100 Qantas points per diner when reserving a table at a restaurant. But Qantas Restaurants will cease operating on 31 December 2018. You’ll be able to reserve a … Continued

How to Get a Oneworld Status Match

Would you like to receive elite status benefits, such as lounge access, with Oneworld airlines including Qantas, Cathay Pacific, American Airlines and British Airways? If you already have status with an airline outside the Oneworld alliance – or even if you don’t – there are currently several Oneworld status matches and other shortcuts available. By … Continued

Qantas Award Flights to Central Australia are Great Value

Central Australia is unlike anywhere else on the planet. Among other things, the vast “red centre” is home to natural wonders such as Kings Canyon and Uluru – a must-see for Australians and a hotspot for tourists. If you’ve ever flown to Alice Springs or Uluru (Ayers Rock), you’ll know that flights to these destinations … Continued

Up to 10,000 Velocity Points for Christmas

It’s that time of year again where the Christmas offers start rolling in! Virgin Australia is the first Australian airline to jump on the bandwagon, offering up to 10,000 Velocity points for Christmas. This Velocity Frequent Flyer promotion is relatively easy to get behind. You’ll receive 2,000 bonus Velocity points if you earn at least … Continued