Author: Matt Graham
Podcast #21: Summer in Europe
As Episode 21 of the AFF on AIR podcast goes to air, Qantas and Virgin Australia are fighting over two rare and lucrative new landing slots for Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Meanwhile, four European airlines have gone bankrupt in a matter of weeks as this year’s European summer draws to a close. Speaking of summer in … Continued
Summer in Europe – AIR021
Qantas and Virgin Australia are fighting over two rare and lucrative new landing slots for Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Meanwhile, four European airlines have gone bankrupt in a matter of weeks as this year’s European summer draws to a close. Speaking of summer in Europe, you won’t want to miss this fortnight’s interview with Bronwyn … Continued
Jetstar Adds Flights to Margaret River
Jetstar will launch direct flights from Melbourne to Busselton, the gateway to the Margaret River region in Western Australia. The 3x weekly flights will commence from 25 March 2020 and run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The new Jetstar flights will be the first commercial air services from the east coast of Australia to … Continued
Virgin Australia Increases Carrier Charges
Virgin Australia will increase the carrier charges payable in addition to Velocity points and taxes on Reward Seat bookings from 8 January 2020. On some routes, the Virgin Australia carrier charges are almost tripling. In an email to members, Velocity CEO Karl Schuster said that the changes “are necessary to cover increased airline operating costs”. … Continued
First Look: Refurbished Qantas Airbus A380
The first of Qantas’ twelve Airbus A380s has been upgraded and is now back in service with the airline. The refurbished Qantas A380 features refreshed First and Economy seats, as well as brand new Business and Premium Economy cabins. The new Airbus A380 layout features 70 Business seats – up from 64 – and almost … Continued
Hilton Gold Fast-Track for Visa Cardholders
If you have a Visa Signature or Visa Infinite credit card, you’re eligible for instant Hilton Honors Gold status after just two stays at Hilton-branded hotels! This promotion is available to anyone with a Visa Signature or Visa Infinite credit card issued in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia and New Zealand. Eligible Australian credit cards … Continued
Woolworths Rewards Boosts Qantas Points
Woolworths has increased the amount of Qantas Frequent Flyer points you’ll receive when converting Woolworths Rewards points. Once earned, you’ll also now receive your Qantas points much sooner than before. You can earn 1 Woolworths Rewards point per $1 spent at Woolworths, BWS, Big W and Caltex-Woolworths fuel outlets. Each time you reach 2,000 points, … Continued
Adria Airways Files for Bankruptcy
Adria Airways, a Star Alliance member airline based in Slovenia, has filed for bankruptcy. As a result, all Adria Airways flights are cancelled and the airline has ceased operating. While sad news, the bankruptcy of Adria Airways does not come as a surprise. The company has been in financial difficulty for some time, and from … Continued
Priceline Sister Club Loyalty Program Guide
With more than 7 million members, Priceline Sister Club is the fifth-largest loyalty program in Australia. The rewards program of Priceline Pharmacy, Sister Club rewards its members with quarterly vouchers for earning points at Priceline and bonuses upon reaching Diamond or Pink Diamond membership. You’ll earn 1 Sister Club point per $1 spent at Priceline … Continued