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Lots of China Eastern Award Availability from Cairns

There is currently plenty of China Eastern award availability on direct flights from Cairns to Shanghai. It’s possible to redeem Qantas points for seats on these China Eastern flights, and there are as many as 9 Business Class award seats available on some flights! China Eastern will operate direct from Cairns to Shanghai over summer. … Continued

28 Aug 2018 Other Airlines Points Inspiration

10 Things to Love About Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer

Update: In January 2019, Singapore Airlines slightly increased the cost of Singapore Airlines and SilkAir redemptions, and the rate at which miles can be transferred to/from Velocity has increased to 1.55:1. In April 2019, Singapore Airlines is also increasing the cost of Star Alliance awards. Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer is one of the world’s best frequent … Continued

27 Aug 2018 Singapore Airlines

SPG & Marriott Rewards Merge Slowly Taking Shape

Last weekend, the long and arduous process of merging Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) and Marriott Rewards accounts began. The SPG/Marriott Rewards merge began on 18 August. The process has been taking longer than originally expected, but the new combined loyalty program is slowly starting to take shape. Merging your SPG and Marriott Rewards accounts If … Continued

26 Aug 2018 Marriott Bonvoy

Disappointed with Cathay Pacific Service

Cathay Pacific has the Australia-Hong Kong market covered extremely well. The Oneworld member serves 6 Australian cities from Hong Kong, with up to four daily flights on some routes. From Hong Kong, travellers can then connect to cities across Asia, Europe and North America. The Hong Kong-based airline has a good reputation, but some AFF … Continued

25 Aug 2018 Flight Reviews

Qantas Lounge Upgrades for Six Airports

Qantas has announced plans to upgrade six of its airport lounges. Qantas lounge upgrades are due for Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, Tokyo, Hobart and Tamworth, with work to begin on some lounges later this year. However, there are no immediate plans to upgrade the overcrowded Qantas Singapore Lounge or the outdated Melbourne International Business Lounge. Here’s … Continued

24 Aug 2018 Airports & Lounges

Abandoning Qantas Loyalty

Many Australian frequent flyers are happily loyal Qantas customers. But is there anything to be gained by abandoning Qantas loyalty and switching to another airline? This week a happy Qantas customer would like to know why frequent flyers would make the switch away from the flying kangaroo. This Platinum member enjoys the Qantas First Class … Continued

23 Aug 2018 Qantas

UBank Axes Foreign Transaction Fees

Another Australian bank has announced it is waiving foreign transaction and overseas ATM withdrawal fees. As a result, the UBank USaver Ultra transaction account is now a competitive alternative to the Citibank Plus transaction account and a worthwhile option for travellers to consider. The Citibank Plus transaction account has been extremely popular with overseas travellers … Continued

23 Aug 2018 Travel Money

Qantas 747s for Sydney-Brisbane Route

Qantas will use Boeing 747s on several flights from Sydney to Brisbane during the busy September-October school holiday period. Unfortunately, the jumbo jets are not a permanent addition to the Sydney-Brisbane route. There are currently only four flights with Boeing 747s scheduled. These will operate as international tag flights, with the aircraft continuing from Brisbane … Continued

22 Aug 2018 Qantas

NAB Rewards Adds Singapore KrisFlyer Transfers

NAB Rewards has added the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program to its line-up of airline transfer partners. This means that NAB Rewards points can now be transferred directly to four airlines. NAB Rewards points are earned with the NAB Rewards Classic, Platinum and Signature credit cards. They can be redeemed for a range of rewards including … Continued

21 Aug 2018 NAB

Earn Points for ATO Payments with B2Bpay, RewardPay

Earning frequent flyer points for tax payments to the ATO has become increasingly more difficult over recent years. Most credit cards no longer award points for ATO payments. And of those credit cards that still do, many have a reduced earning rate for government charges. If you own a business and have a large tax … Continued

20 Aug 2018 Credit Cards

Virgin Australia Status Perks via Hainan Airlines Challenge

There’s a little-known shortcut to status with a Virgin Australia partner airline. It’s possible to earn status with this airline with just one trip flying Virgin Australia. You’ll then receive benefits including lounge access, priority check-in, priority boarding and additional baggage allowance when flying with Virgin Australia. The trick is to take advantage of the … Continued

19 Aug 2018 Other Airlines

British Airways Seat Selection Fees Under Fire

British Airways has come under fire over its exorbitant seat selection fees. Not only are Economy travellers stung with charges to choose a seat in advance, but even Premium Economy and Business Class passengers have to pay! The British Airways seat selection fees for Club World (Business Class) passengers are not cheap either. On long-haul … Continued

19 Aug 2018 Other Airlines