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Review: Asiana A380 First Class

As far as hobbies go, First class travel is not a bad one at all! Our member kpc is on a mission to test as many A380 First class products as possible. Recently this saw them testing the A380 suite on Korean-based Asiana Airlines from New York to Seoul. Earlier this month, I had the … Continued

6 Sep 2017 Flight Reviews
Qantas A330 Business Suite

Qantas Business Class for $283 return!

How does a return Qantas Business class trip for just $283 sound?! Thanks to a current promotion, it’s possible to pick up 18,000 British Airways Executive Club Avios (points) for just $239. That’s enough points for a return Qantas Business class flight from Sydney to Melbourne, or two return trips in Economy. The 18,000 Avios … Continued

31 Aug 2017 British Airways
Thai Airways business class

60% off Thai Airways Business Class!

Fly Thai Airways Business and First class to Bangkok & beyond for up to 60% off! United Airlines may not be renowned for its customer service, but its frequent flyer program “Mileage Plus” is worth taking notice of. United sells Mileage Plus miles, and regularly offers generous discounts and bonuses. United’s current promotion offers up … Continued

Insanely Cheap European Business Class

Heading to Europe? You can cash in Etihad Guest miles for insanely cheap Business class flights on Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines and Air Serbia. The Opportunity Etihad Guest miles are relatively easy to earn in Australia. You can earn miles by shopping at Coles, transfer points from many Australian credit cards, and even buy miles … Continued

United Airlines 777 EWR

United Hikes Award Flight Prices

United is the latest airline to announce a devaluation to its frequent flyer program. From 1 November 2017, United will be making a host of unwelcome changes to its popular Mileage Plus program. Award prices on many routes will be increasing, including on flights to and from Australia. United will also replace its “Standard Awards” … Continued

Cathay Pacific A330 HKG

Cathay Pacific Business Class to Hong Kong for $945!

Purchase & Redeem Alaska Airlines miles for $945 and fly Business class to Hong Kong! Alaska Airlines is currently offering up to 40% bonus miles when you purchase Mileage Plan miles before 1 July. These miles can then be redeemed with any partner airline on selected routes. Cathay Pacific is one of Alaska’s partner airlines, … Continued

23 May 2017 Cathay Pacific
Avianca A330 Star Alliance livery

Avianca Devalues Popular LifeMiles Program

The frequent flyer program of Star Alliance member and Colombian flag carrier Avianca has long been popular with Australian frequent flyers. Avianca’s Life Miles program sells miles, often accompanied by generous bonuses (such as the current 140% bonus miles being offered). These miles can then be redeemed for premium cabin travel on other Star Alliance … Continued

22 May 2017 Avianca
Etihad First Class Apartment

First Class for a Fraction of the Price

First Class provides the ultimate in luxury in the air. It’s also usually prohibitively expensive… but thanks to frequent flyer points, it doesn’t have to be! One member recently flew First class on Etihad’s Airbus A380 from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, and they absolutely loved the experience. This member said they felt like they were … Continued

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The Value of Overseas Frequent Flyer Programs

Many Australians are familiar with the frequent flyer programs of Qantas and Virgin Australia. But there are other airline loyalty programs out there that offer considerably better value. Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin’s Velocity program are by far the most widely used by Australians. This makes sense, as it’s much easier to earn points within Australia with these programs. … Continued

6 Feb 2017 Other Airlines

Enjoy Business Class for Less!

It’s no secret that flying Business class is more enjoyable than Economy, but it also comes with a high price-tag. This week our members share their tricks for scoring discounted Business class tickets, making pointy-end flying possible for just a fraction of the regular ticket price! The first tip is to consider left-field airlines. For … Continued

Cheap First Class Tricks

Want to experience the luxury of First class, but don’t have tens of thousands of dollars to splurge? No worries! This week our members reveal how they fly First class for just a small fraction of the normal ticket price. The trick to enjoying top-notch cuisine, champagne and even a shower on your next flight … Continued