Author: Matt Graham
Qantas 747s for Sydney-Brisbane Route
Qantas will use Boeing 747s on several flights from Sydney to Brisbane during the busy September-October school holiday period. Unfortunately, the jumbo jets are not a permanent addition to the Sydney-Brisbane route. There are currently only four flights with Boeing 747s scheduled. These will operate as international tag flights, with the aircraft continuing from Brisbane … Continued
NAB Rewards Adds Singapore KrisFlyer Transfers
NAB Rewards has added the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program to its line-up of airline transfer partners. This means that NAB Rewards points can now be transferred directly to four airlines. NAB Rewards points are earned with the NAB Rewards Classic, Platinum and Signature credit cards. They can be redeemed for a range of rewards including … Continued
Earn Points for ATO Payments with B2Bpay, RewardPay
Earning frequent flyer points for tax payments to the ATO has become increasingly more difficult over recent years. Most credit cards no longer award points for ATO payments. And of those credit cards that still do, many have a reduced earning rate for government charges. If you own a business and have a large tax … Continued
Virgin Australia Status Perks via Hainan Airlines Challenge
There’s a little-known shortcut to status with a Virgin Australia partner airline. It’s possible to earn status with this airline with just one trip flying Virgin Australia. You’ll then receive benefits including lounge access, priority check-in, priority boarding and additional baggage allowance when flying with Virgin Australia. The trick is to take advantage of the … Continued
British Airways Seat Selection Fees Under Fire
British Airways has come under fire over its exorbitant seat selection fees. Not only are Economy travellers stung with charges to choose a seat in advance, but even Premium Economy and Business Class passengers have to pay! The British Airways seat selection fees for Club World (Business Class) passengers are not cheap either. On long-haul … Continued
Qantas Museum in Longreach Adds Super Constellation
No visitor to the rural Queensland town of Longreach can miss the sight of the iconic Qantas jumbo jet parked right outside the airport. But this historic Boeing 747-200 is just one of many restored aircraft at the Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach, a town where Qantas began doing business in 1922. The Longreach hangar … Continued
Guide to Redeeming Asiana Club Miles
Asiana Club is one of the most undervalued Star Alliance frequent flyer programs. The program makes it extremely easy to earn Star Alliance status, and Asiana Club miles are also a valuable currency. This guide explains how to redeem Asiana Club miles. You can redeem Asiana miles to fly on any Star Alliance airline. Redemptions … Continued
Skipping Vaccinations Voids Travel Insurance
Travel vaccinations are important to prevent you from getting sick overseas. But they’re also necessary for another reason that many travellers overlook. Not getting the right vaccinations could void your travel insurance. All insurance policies contain various clauses that exclude cover if the traveller fails to take sensible precautions to prevent their loss or injury. … Continued
Qantas Business Rewards Bonus Point Offers
Keen for a Qantas points boost? There are currently a range of Qantas Business Rewards bonus point offers available. These are in addition to the 5,000 bonus points on offer until 30 September if you earn points with a new program partner. Qantas Business Rewards is a loyalty program for small-to-medium business owners. Your business can … Continued