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Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounge bar at TBIT Los Angeles (LAX)

Priority Pass Lounges Adding Co-Payments

To access the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Lounge at LAX via Priority Pass, you would need to pay a USD35 (~AU$55) surcharge. It's not the first Priority Pass lounge to add a surcharge.

29 Apr 2025 Airports & Lounges
Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER

Cathay’s New Asia Miles Award Charts in 2025

Cathay changed its award flights prices in 2025, but at the same time it stopped publishing award charts. Our unofficial tables show how many Asia Miles you'll now need for a flight.

25 Apr 2025 Cathay Pacific
The Qantas lounges at Auckland Airport

Qantas Auckland Lounge Closed for Upgrade

Qantas is reaccommodating its frequent flyers, Qantas Club members and Business Class passengers in the Emirates and Strata Lounges until early 2026, while it refurbishes its Auckland Lounge.

24 Apr 2025 Airports & Lounges
Woman paying at a bazaar with credit card

New AMP Bank Everyday Account Earns Qantas Points

AMP Bank has launched a fee-free bank account that earns Qantas Frequent Flyer points on the balance, in lieu of interest. It also has no international transaction or ATM fees.

24 Apr 2025 Travel Money
Virgin Australia A330 taxies past Qantas planes at Sydney Airport

How Airlines Erode Status Tier Benefits Over Time

When you earn lifetime airline status, you get to keep your status level forever... but airlines often reduce the benefits of each tier over time as they introduce new levels above the existing ones.

23 Apr 2025 Airlines, Miles and Points
Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300

Malaysia Airlines Returning to Brisbane

Malaysia Airlines will resume direct flights between Brisbane and Kuala Lumpur from 29 November 2025. There's currently lots of reward availability on these flights in both Economy and Business.

22 Apr 2025 Malaysia Airlines