Guide to Oneworld, SkyTeam & Star Alliance Status Benefits
When you have Oneworld Ruby, Sapphire or Emerald, Star Alliance Silver or Gold, or SkyTeam Elite or Elite Plus status, you can enjoy reciprocal benefits across the whole alliance.
Tag: Airline Status
Qantas Frequent Flyer Considers Norfolk Island an International Destination
Qantas Points Club members are earning fewer status credits on flights to/from Norfolk Island because Qantas treats the Australian territory as an international destination. It hasn’t disclosed this anywhere.
Qantas Green Tier Problems: “Offset Flying” Leaf Not Crediting
Many Qantas customers aren’t receiving the promised Green Tier “leaf” after paying to offset the carbon emissions from a flight.
Opinion: Why I Won’t Maintain My Velocity Status Next Year
Our new writer Stephanie has been a Velocity Gold or Platinum frequent flyer with Virgin Australia since 2017. But she no longer feels it’s worth maintaining her status. This is why.
Hilton Monetises Late Checkout for Elites: Beginning of the End for Hotel Loyalty?
Hilton Honors has removed late check-out for its Silver, Gold and Diamond elite members, but plans to sell it back to them. Is this the start of a sad new trend for hotel loyalty programs?