
Hot Take: Why Frequent Flyer Points Should Expire
This may be an unpopular opinion, but frequent flyer programs that allow unredeemed points to expire generally offer better and more consistent value to members.
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This may be an unpopular opinion, but frequent flyer programs that allow unredeemed points to expire generally offer better and more consistent value to members.
Like airlines, cruise lines offer their own loyalty programs to reward passengers on shore and at sea. Here's what you can expect, and how to maximise your rewards.
Virgin Australia has revealed the benefits that will be available to Velocity members on its flights from Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne to Doha, including how to upgrade.
The Oneworld Explorer ticket can be used to travel round-the-world on Oneworld airlines, with up to 15 stopovers anywhere in the world.
The UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) is a departure tax that adds up to £224 (AU$470) to the cost of international flights departing the UK.
It's easy to earn lots of Velocity points in Australia by flying, with credit cards and with Velocity Frequent Flyer's many partners. Here's an overview of the options.
As I discovered on this flight from Helsinki to Bangkok, Finnair's A350-900 Premium Economy is more of an "Economy Plus" than a "Business Lite" experience.
We compare the lifetime status tiers offered by 22 airlines including Qantas, and explain how to earn it.
Hilton Honors members should get 1,500 Qantas Points for every 10,000 Hilton points transferred to Qantas Frequent Flyer, but only 10% of those points are arriving.
In a pleasant surprise for South Australians, United Airlines will launch 3x weekly seasonal Adelaide-San Francisco flights in December 2025.
Australians can now convert American Express Membership Rewards points to British Airways Club Avios at a 2:1 rate. This unlocks an additional way to obtain Avios in Australia without using Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
These popular Velocity Frequent Flyer status runs can help you to earn maximum Virgin Australia status credits at minimal cost.