Qantas has announced a brand new bonus status credits offer! Until 19 June, Qantas is offering 50% bonus status credits to frequent flyers registered with Qantas Business Rewards. Using this offer, you can fast-track your way to Qantas Silver, Gold, Platinum or Platinum One status! The offer can be used with as many new bookings … Continued
There’s just over a week left until the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles devaluation takes effect. On Friday 22 June, some Asia Miles awards will become more expensive and the round-trip discount will be removed. If you have a stash of Asia Miles, now might be a good time to spend them! The upcoming Asia Miles devaluation … Continued
Malaysia Airlines currently has some super airfare deals on Business class from Malaysia to Australia. Business class flights to Australia are selling for as little as $722 return! The Malaysia Airlines Business sale covers flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide. You’d need to commence travel between 16 June 2018 and 31 … Continued
Dreaming of a visit to the land of the long white cloud? Cheap flights to New Zealand are on sale now, with tickets to Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington starting at just $185 return. Flights to Queenstown are also on sale. These fares are available departing from Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast. These cheap flights … Continued
9 Jun 2018
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The Velocity Frequent Flyer program includes a range of benefits for families. In addition to family pooling, Fly Ahead and parental status pauses, Virgin Australia guarantees award availability for an annual family holiday. Virgin Australia offers guaranteed reward seats in Economy class for Gold and Platinum Velocity members. This benefit can be used once per year … Continued
8 Jun 2018
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Fiji Airways has become the first Oneworld Connect member. Oneworld Connect is a new concept introduced this week by the Oneworld alliance, which consists of 13 global airlines including Qantas, American Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. Oneworld Connect airlines will offer some, but not all standard benefits to frequent flyers of Oneworld airlines. This new membership … Continued
6 Jun 2018
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It’s now possible to book China Eastern award flights on the Qantas website! This is great news for Qantas Frequent Flyer members because China Eastern has excellent award availability, including in Business and First class. Almost every China Eastern flight to or from Australia has two Business class reward seats available. China Eastern may be … Continued
5 Jun 2018
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In Australia, a Business class ticket or airline status will get you into the lounge before your flight. But in the United States, neither airline status nor even a First class ticket will gain you airport lounge entry! Airport lounge access works a little differently in the United States. Here’s what you need to know… … Continued
3 Jun 2018
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Qantas and Air New Zealand may be bitter rivals across the Tasman, but they’ve taken everyone by surprise announcing a new codeshare agreement! The partnership commences on 28 October 2018 – the same day that Air New Zealand’s alliance with Virgin Australia ends. Under the Air New Zealand codeshare agreement, Qantas will place its “QF” … Continued
Singapore Airlines will reclaim the title of world’s longest flight when it reinstates non-stop service from Singapore to New York later this year. The Airbus A350-900ULR operating the 18-hour, 15,344-kilometre trek will be configured only with Business class and Premium Economy seating. The first non-stop Singapore-Newark service will take off on 11 October 2018. Initially … Continued
Virgin Australia introduced Economy X seating on all its flights last year. These extra legroom seats come with dedicated overhead locker space, priority security and priority boarding. On flights to Los Angeles, Economy X passengers also receive noise-cancelling headphones and first meal choice. Economy X seats can be booked for a surcharge ranging from $35 … Continued
30 May 2018
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The Qantas Singapore Lounge is one of the most popular in the Qantas lounge network. The service is excellent, the food and drinks are great and there are plenty of showers. There’s just one problem – it can get a little too popular, leading to overcrowding and some lounge guests even being turned away at … Continued
29 May 2018
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