Last Chance to Redeem Qantas Points Before Devaluation

There are now just days before the major 2019 devaluation to Qantas Frequent Flyer reward and upgrade pricing takes effect. After 11.59pm on Tuesday 17 September, Qantas will increase the number of points required for Classic Flight Reward and Oneworld Award bookings in Premium Economy, Business and First Class. This applies not only to flights … Continued

Request Your Qantas Upgrades Before 18 September 2019

You now have just two weeks left to request an upgrade using Qantas Frequent Flyer points before the prices increase. On Wednesday, 18 September 2019, the number of points required for a Qantas Classic Upgrade Reward will increase by 9% across the board. If you’ve been thinking about requesting a Qantas points upgrade, this means … Continued

Podcast #17: Choosing a Rewards Program

If you’re new to the world of frequent flyer points – or moving to a new country – it can be difficult to know where to start! The world of frequent flyer programs is a bit of a maze, and not all loyalty programs were created equal. In Episode 17 of the AFF on AIR … Continued

Delta Updates Comfort+ Fare Classes

Delta has re-jigged the fare classes used for its Comfort+ and Premium Select cabins, resulting in changes to Velocity Frequent Flyer earning. Delta is now using both “W” and “S” fare classes for its domestic Comfort+ product. The “S” class was previously used for Discount Economy tickets, causing some concern that the change would result in … Continued

Flight Delays: Disaster to Delight

There’s no doubt that flight delays can be frustrating, especially if you’re on a tight deadline to reach your destination. But, occasionally, airlines handle them so well that the delay turns from a disaster into a delight. This week our members share their “best” experiences of airline delays that turned out to be surprisingly pleasant. … Continued