Author: Matt Graham
Status Runs – AIR026
If you’re a little bit short of the next airline status tier, a status run can get you over the line. In this episode, learn about the best status runs with Virgin Australia, Qantas and the three major alliances. This episode also includes the latest frequent flyer news and an extended interview with AFF … Continued
Qantas Forces Business Passenger to Accept Downgrade
A Qantas Business class passenger has vowed never to fly with the airline again, after they were forced to accept a downgrade to Economy on an overnight international flight. Janet Riddell had paid for a Business Class ticket on Qantas flight QF80 from Tokyo Narita to Melbourne. The ticket was booked seven months in … Continued
Jetstar Pilots’ Strike Cancels Many Flights from 13-15 December 2019
Jetstar has been forced to cancel over 100 flights this weekend due to strike action being taken by the airline’s pilots. Jetstar will cancel 30 services on Friday 13 December, 44 services on Saturday 14 December, and 46 flights on Sunday 15 December 2019, with most of the cancelled flights on Jetstar’s domestic network. But … Continued
El Al to Trial Direct Melbourne-Tel Aviv Flights?
Israeli airline El Al plans to test the waters with three non-stop flights from Melbourne to Tel Aviv during April and May 2020. Tickets are now on sale for the trial flights, and you can even earn Qantas points. If the trial proves that the flights are commercially feasible, the airline could add year-round service direct … Continued
Cathay Pacific Changes Asia Miles Expiration Policy
Cathay Pacific’s Asia Miles frequent flyer program will change the way in which miles expire from 1 January 2020. Currently, Asia Miles have a fixed expiry date of 3 years after they are earned. Regardless of how actively you earn or redeem miles, they will always expire if not fully used within 3 years. This … Continued
How to Redeem Qantas Points for Air France & KLM Flights
It’s now possible to redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points for Air France and KLM flights across the two airlines’ entire networks. The new Air France/KLM partnership is great news for Qantas members as it opens up some unique new opportunities to use points. Air France, based in Paris, and Amsterdam-based KLM both fly to many … Continued
Qantas Expands Air France/KLM Flying Blue Partnership
Qantas has significantly expanded its partnership with Air France and KLM. It’s now possible to earn and redeem Qantas points on all Air France and KLM flights, and Qantas frequent flyers can also enjoy some tier benefits when flying with the two European carriers. Until now, Qantas has only offered codeshares on a limited selection … Continued
Premium Economy to Europe from $1,883 round-trip
There are some great premium airfares available now from Australia to Europe, with Premium Economy flights to Amsterdam on full-service airlines starting from just $1,883 return! Meanwhile, Business class fares are available from Australia to Europe from $3,715 return. Premium cabin airfares from Sydney to Vancouver, Canada are also now available for a similar price, … Continued
How to Earn Cathay Pacific Marco Polo Club Status
Unlike most airlines, Cathay Pacific has separate loyalty programs for earning and redeeming miles, as well as for earning status. The Asia Miles program is free to join and allows you to earn and redeem miles for flights with Cathay Pacific and its partners. But to earn status with Cathay Pacific, you’ll need to join … Continued