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Learn how a premium cabin itinerary can unlock Oneworld lounge access, even when the next flight of your journey is in Economy.
Rather than paying $650 to upgrade to a lie-flat Business Class seat, Matt booked a $119 day-use hotel room to sleep after landing on his short overnight flight.
You can purchase up to 250,000 Virgin Australia Velocity points each year with Velocity Points Booster. Until 25 June 2026, you can even get up to a 40% discount. But there are cheaper ways to earn Velocity Points.
Qantas has quietly shelved its plans to develop a separate First Class Lounge in London, instead choosing to refurbish the lounge with a dedicated dining area for First Class, Platinum and Platinum One travellers.
From 23 June 2026, you'll no longer be able to transfer Amex Membership Rewards Points into Etihad Guest. Although it's sad to lose a transfer partner, Etihad's loyalty program is now just so much less appealing than it used to be, anyway.
For the third time this year, Virgin Australia is offering double status credits. This time, it's only on flights booked until 30 June 2026, for travel up to 12 July 2026.
"Goodbye Qantas", the passenger behind me said when we landed in Melbourne. Royal Brunei's Boeing 787 Economy Class is not only cheaper, but also more spacious.
Many airlines sell Business Class even on very short flights with less than half an hour in the air. Providing a premium service in such limited time is a challenge - which only some airlines rise to.
Still hoping to reach Europe this July or August? Last minute award availability is possible. You can look at alternatives to secure Business Class flights to Europe using Qantas, Velocity Points and Qatar Airways Avios.
Philippine Airlines has announced it will join Oneworld, becoming the 16th member of the alliance and its second in South-East Asia.
Qantas has begun using automated boarding gates as a trial at Sydney Airport Terminal 3. The smart gates allow passengers to board without a staff member to scan them onto the flight.
Our guide explains how to upgrade with Qantas Points, including strategies to maximise your chances of a successful upgrade request.