Author: Matt Graham
Cathay’s Great Value Mixed-Cabin Awards to London
You can fly a mix of Business and First Class from Australia to London with Cathay Pacific, for fewer Asia Miles than you'd need when redeeming Qantas Points for Business Class. Plus, Cathay has better award availability and lower taxes & charges!
Review: Virgin Australia’s Refurbished Boeing 737-800 Business Class
Virgin Australia's refurbished Boeing 737s have new Business Class seats, but the cabin overall feels less spacious and private. This review explains what to expect in Virgin Australia Business Class in 2025.
Good Riddance: Virgin Australia Retiring A320s
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is phasing out its unpopular all-Economy Airbus A320s, dubbed by some frequent flyers as "hellships".
Qantas Removing Points Option from Loyalty Bonus
Qantas Frequent Flyer provides a Loyalty Bonus each time you earn 500 status credits from Qantas or Jetstar flights, up to four times per membership year. You can currently choose between bonus points or status credits - but not for much longer.
You Still Can’t Earn Qantas Points or Status Credits on Oman Air
Although Oman Air joined Oneworld in June, Qantas Frequent Flyer members still can't earn points or status credits flying with the Muscat-based airline. Why not?
Qantas Flights to Palau Will Continue Into 2026
Qantas' direct flights from Brisbane to Koror, Palau have been extended for another year. Tickets are now on sale, and there is lots of Classic Flight Reward availability.
Qantas Surprising Platinum Flyers with Free Upgrades
Qantas has resumed actively upgrading lucky Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers into empty Business and First Class seats.
My Excellent Experience with Radisson Rewards VIP Status
Despite being relatively easy to earn, Radisson Rewards VIP status would have to be one of the best hotel loyalty program status tiers out there.
KrisFlyer Adds Scoot Redemptions from 1,500 Miles
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer has introduced a new award chart for redemptions on budget airline Scoot. You can book Scoot awards for a very low number of KrisFlyer miles, but beware the lack of inclusions.