Author: Matt Graham
Emirates Fifth-Freedom Routes
Emirates currently has 16 fifth-freedom tag flights that operate as a continuation of a service originating in Dubai to a third country.
The Aegean Hack to Get Cheap Emirates Business Class
You can now redeem Aegean Airlines Miles+Bonus miles for Emirates Economy and Business Class flights, and there's crazy good value to be found.
Guide to the Luxury Escapes Société Loyalty Program
Luxury Escapes has launched its own loyalty program called Société. Our guide explains how the program's points and status tiers work.
Should You Pay With Points for Purchases On Board Virgin Flights?
Velocity Frequent Flyer now lets you "Pay with Points" for food & drink purchases on board Virgin Australia flights. But is this good value?
Velocity Gold Member Denied Benefits on South African Airways
South African Airways has refused to provide advertised status benefits including priority check-in at its home airport to a Velocity Gold member.
How Qantas Platinum Members Can Request Extra Reward Seats
Qantas Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers can request the release of additional Classic Flight Reward seats on Qantas flights.
Does Qantas Offer All-Day Check-in at Sydney Airport?
Qantas has not offered all-day check-in at Sydney Airport since 2020, unless you're flying with hand luggage only. If you have checked luggage, the earliest you can check in is around six hours before departure.
The Car Rental Industry is Ripe for Reform
There are so many horror stories about car rental companies trying to overcharge or even outright scam their customers. The problem is that they're incentivised to do so!
Westpac Introducing Monthly Credit Card Points-Earning Caps
Westpac is changing the earn rates and introducing monthly points-earning caps on its Altitude Rewards, Altitude Qantas and Altitude Velocity credit cards from 1 August 2025.