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COVID-19 Travel Update: 30 March 2020

This article contains an updated summary of the most important coronavirus news that is relevant to Australian frequent flyers as of Monday, 30 March 2020. It specifically covers the implications of COVID-19 in terms of travel and loyalty programs. For the latest health advice, we recommend checking Australian government updates and the latest World Health … Continued

30 Mar 2020 Coronavirus and Travel

Qatar Airways Adds Flights to Australia

As other airlines withdraw services, Qatar Airways is temporarily increasing flights to Australia from today. As well as launching additional frequencies to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, Qatar Airways has launched a new route between Brisbane and Doha. The additional flights will run during April 2020. But at the same time, Qatar Airways’ flights from Doha … Continued

30 Mar 2020 Qatar Airways

QantasLink Dash 8 Economy Class Review

The De Havilland DHC-8, or “Dash 8”, is the backbone of the QantasLink fleet and a common sight at regional airports around Australia. There are three versions of the Dash 8 in the QantasLink fleet; the -200 series which is mostly used on flights to Lord Howe Island, and the larger Dash 8 Q300 and … Continued

30 Mar 2020 Flight Reviews

Are Qantas Classic Wine Rewards a Good Deal?

We all know that Qantas points can be redeemed for things like Classic Flight Rewards and Classic Upgrade Rewards. But Qantas Frequent Flyer is also now offering Classic Wine Rewards, or the ability to redeem your Qantas points for wine at fixed rates. Qantas Classic Wine Rewards can be used to purchase sparkling, red and … Continued

29 Mar 2020 Qantas

All Australian International Arrivals to be Quarantined in Hotels

All Australians returning from overseas will be quarantined in government-designated facilities such as hotels from today. The new rule, designed to eliminate any possibility of returning travellers passing on COVID-19, came into effect from 11.59pm on Saturday 28 March 2020. Australians arriving back from overseas have been required to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival … Continued

29 Mar 2020 Coronavirus and Travel

COVID-19 Travel Update: 27 March 2020

This article contains an updated summary of the most important coronavirus news that is relevant to Australian frequent flyers. It specifically covers the implications of COVID-19 in terms of travel and loyalty programs. For the latest health advice, we recommend checking Australian government updates and the latest World Health Organization advice. This article was last … Continued

27 Mar 2020 Coronavirus and Travel

Earn Qantas Points & Status Credits at BP

The full partnership between BP Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer is now live! You can now earn up to 2 Qantas points per litre of fuel from BP, as well as 1 Qantas point per $1 spent in-store. In addition, Qantas Frequent Flyer is offering an opportunity to earn status credits with BP for a … Continued

27 Mar 2020 Qantas

Arriving in Australia During the COVID-19 Shutdown

The Australian government has now introduced enhanced screening of inbound arriving passengers as it fights to reduce the spread of coronavirus. With the new COVID-19 measures in place, here’s what it’s like arriving in Australia as an international passenger right now… Getting back to Australia Over the last few weeks, the coronavirus situation has been … Continued

27 Mar 2020 Coronavirus and Travel

Airlines Block Seats for Social Distancing

We’re told that social distancing – keeping at least 1.5 metres of physical distance from other people – is an extremely important weapon in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. In fact, some governments have now implemented strict laws to enforce it. Recognising the importance of social distancing in the current climate, some airlines … Continued

27 Mar 2020 Coronavirus and Travel

Virgin Cancels Most Flights, Tigerair Grounded

The Virgin Australia Group will cancel around 90% of its domestic flights from midnight on Friday 27 March 2020, as most Australian states move to shut their borders to contain the spread of COVID-19. This is in addition to the grounding of all international Virgin Australia flights from 30 March, and is a further cut beyond … Continued

25 Mar 2020 Virgin Australia

Australians Banned from Travelling Overseas

The Australian government has banned Australian citizens from travelling overseas until further notice, with some limited exceptions. The ban was announced last night and came into effect from midday today, on 25 March 2020. Last week, the federal government strongly advised against all overseas travel. In doing so, it updated its travel advice for the … Continued

25 Mar 2020 Coronavirus and Travel

Coronavirus is Causing Some Unusual Flights

Over the past few weeks, things have been anything but “business as usual” for airlines. As more and more countries shut their borders – leaving some overseas travellers stranded – airlines have had to find some creative solutions. Two weeks ago, Air Tahiti Nui was forced to find a new way to operate its Papeete-Los … Continued

24 Mar 2020 Coronavirus and Travel