Velocity Gold & Platinum Members Gain Air Canada Lounge Access

Virgin Australia and Air Canada have been partners since early 2021. But until now, Virgin’s Velocity Gold and Platinum members have not received any additional benefits when flying on Air Canada. This is now changing. Since the partnership launched, Virgin Australia Velocity members have been able to earn and redeem points for Air Canada flights. … Continued

The Benefits of Accor ALL Gold Status

Qantas Frequent Flyer members who applied for the recent free Accor status offer should have now received their upgrade to Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Gold status. This offer was open to Qantas Silver, Gold, Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers, as well as Points Club Plus members, who registered between 29 July and 12 August … Continued

Is Airline Status Worthwhile If Flying Business Class?

For many frequent flyers, top-tier elite status is the “holy grail” of airline loyalty programs. It comes with lots of extra benefits when you fly, such as lounge access, access to priority queues and a higher chance of getting upgraded. As a result, some frequent flyers are willing to go quite extreme lengths to attain … Continued

Asia Miles & Marco Polo Club Programs Merge as “Cathay”

Cathay Pacific has retired its Marco Polo Club and Asia Miles loyalty programs, combining them into a single new program simply called “Cathay”. Existing accounts with both programs will transition into Cathay accounts. Previously, Cathay Pacific used two separate loyalty programs. Asia Miles was free to join and allowed members to earn and redeem miles … Continued

Qantas Status Extensions & Gifts Offered as Apology

Qantas will offer flight discounts, more Classic Reward availability and other bonus benefits to its frequent flyers in an attempt to apologise for the “recent operational challenges” that have seen many flights delayed or cancelled and bags go missing. All Qantas Frequent Flyer members will also receive a further 12-month status extension. Qantas says it … Continued