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The Best Hotel Club Lounges

Lounge access isn’t just for airline passengers! Many premium hotels also have exclusive club and executive lounges. These hotel club lounges can generally be accessed by customers who purchase a club room or hold elite status with that hotel chain. Hotel club lounge access is one of the many benefits of holding status with hotel … Continued

2 Feb 2018 Airports & Lounges

Qantas Double Status Credits is Back

One of the most popular Qantas deals of the year is back! Qantas is offering double status credits on all new flight bookings made between today (1 February) and 5 February 2018. With this shortcut to earning Qantas status you could reach the heights of Silver, Gold, Platinum or Platinum One status with just half the … Continued

1 Feb 2018 Qantas

Singapore Airlines A350 Business Class Disappoints

Singapore Airlines began flying the new Airbus A350-900 to much fanfare in 2016. The wide-body aircraft now operates to two cities in Australia – Melbourne and Brisbane – and many other destinations across Asia, Europe, the United States & South Africa. One AFF member recently flew on the Airbus A350-900 from Singapore to Johannesburg. Unfortunately, … Continued

1 Feb 2018 Flight Reviews

Melbourne to Wellington for $317 return with Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines will commence 4x weekly flights from Melbourne to Wellington from 1 May. Tickets are now on sale, and there are some great sale fares to Wellington for $317 return! Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Wellington are available for $192.19 one-way, or just $317.09 return. These prices are available on many dates from … Continued

31 Jan 2018 Singapore Airlines

The Oneworld Flight Across North America with Award Availability

Update: Unfortunately, Cathay Pacific is ending service between Vancouver and New York in February 2020. Finding Oneworld award availability within North America can be challenging. But there are tons of award seats in all classes of travel on Cathay Pacific’s daily flight from New York to Vancouver.   The Opportunity Finding Oneworld award availability across … Continued

30 Jan 2018 Cathay Pacific Points Inspiration

Australia to South America: Which Airline?

There are several airlines that fly from Australia to South America. Which offers the best service and overall value? Have booked an Antarctica cruise for 4 of us and it appears to come with a nights accommodation in Santiago. That seems to suggest flying either QF or Lan. It would be in business class. Any ideas … Continued

28 Jan 2018 Flight Reviews

Singapore Airlines Shuffles Canberra, Wellington Flights

Singapore Airlines will commence daily flights from Canberra to Singapore from 1 May, 2018. Operating via Sydney in one direction, the new Boeing 777-300ER service will feature First class. At the same time, Singapore’s 4x weekly services to Wellington will be re-routed via Melbourne instead of Canberra. The changes will see services from Canberra to … Continued

27 Jan 2018 Singapore Airlines

Why Hawaiian Inter-Island First Class is a Great Deal

Travelling to Hawaii? There’s lots to see in Honolulu and the island of Oahu, but Hawaii’s other beautiful islands are just a short flight away! If you’re flying around the Hawaiian Islands, chances are you’ll be flying with Hawaiian Airlines. And as Hawaiian is a partner of Virgin Australia, you can earn Virgin Velocity points and … Continued

26 Jan 2018 Virgin Australia

Finding Qantas Classic Reward Flights: Tips and Tricks

This week an AFF member requests help with a problem that’s unfortunately all too common. matie000 has more than two million Qantas Frequent Flyer points, but finds they are never able to redeem their Qantas points for the flights they want. Finding Qantas Classic Reward flights can be difficult, especially during peak periods such as … Continued

25 Jan 2018 Qantas

New Pullman Brisbane Airport Hotel

Accor has recently opened two new hotels at Brisbane Airport. The Pullman Brisbane Airport Hotel and neighbouring Ibis Hotel are conveniently located across the road from Brisbane’s domestic terminal, a short walk from the domestic airport railway station. The new hotels are a welcome addition to Brisbane Airport. Previously, the closest hotel to Brisbane Airport … Continued

25 Jan 2018 Hotel Reviews

QantasLink to Fly Airbus A320s

Qantas’ regional arm QantasLink will begin operating Airbus A320 aircraft from March 2018. Two aircraft will initially be acquired from Jetstar. Additional brand new aircraft originally destined for the Jetstar Asia fleet are also on the way. The QantasLink A320s will be operated by Network Aviation, based in Perth. It is believed the aircraft will … Continued

24 Jan 2018 Qantas

Qantas Business Direct is Closing Down

Qantas Business Direct, a loyalty program for businesses and corporate travellers, is closing down from 14 February 2018. Replacing it will be the existing Qantas Business Rewards program. Qantas Business Direct has been around for many years. The program made it easier for businesses to book corporate travel, offering flight discounts and sending out monthly … Continued

23 Jan 2018 Qantas