Author: Matt Graham
New Double Qantas Status Credits Promo
Qantas status is in easier reach for the next six days, thanks to a brand new double Qantas status credits promotion! Until Tuesday 14 August, you’ll earn double Qantas status credits on any new Qantas flights booked for travel between 21 August 2018 and 8 August 2019. Status credits count towards earning Qantas status, so … Continued
Empty Neighbour Seats for $29 on Air New Zealand
International flights in cattle class are rarely a fun experience. But having an empty neighbouring seat – or even an entire row to yourself – can make a big difference to your on-board comfort. Several airlines offer the opportunity to purchase a free neighbouring seat on your flight for a small fee. One is Air … Continued
Duty-Free Confiscated at the Gate
Many of us like to pick up a bottle or two of duty-free alcohol when flying back to Australia from overseas. But many flyers have been caught out by the restrictions placed on liquids carried onto Australia-bound flights. Countless unsuspecting travellers have had their liquor confiscated before they’ve even made it onto the aircraft! So, … Continued
Free Wine with Citibank Dining Program
If you’re a Citibank cardholder, did you know that you can get a free bottle of wine when eating out? As part of the Citibank Dining Program, all Citibank cardholders are entitled to a free wine bottle when dining at over 450 partner restaurants. All Australian Citibank credit and debit cards are included in this offer. … Continued
Redeem Qantas Points for Airnorth Flights
Airnorth is a regional Australian airline based in Darwin. The Qantas partner airline operates jet and turboprop services to destinations across northern Australia, as well as to Timor Leste. Given the remote destinations served by Airnorth, flights are often expensive. But you can redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points for Airnorth flights! Instead of paying $267 … Continued
Virgin Adds Free Bags, Meals to New Zealand Flights
Virgin Australia has announced a host of improvements to its trans-Tasman and short-haul international flights. From 28 October, all Virgin passengers flying between Australia and New Zealand will receive a complimentary 23kg baggage allowance, meal and drink. There are also changes coming to the number of Velocity points and status credits earned for all short-haul … Continued
5-Star Business Class to Europe from $3,000 return
There are currently some super Business Class deals from Australia to Europe! Thanks to a Hainan Airlines sale, Business tickets from as little as $3,000 return are available from Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Cairns. Destinations on sale include Rome, London, Paris, Madrid and Brussels. The flights are with Hainan Airlines, which has a 5-star Skytrax … Continued
Qantas 747s Now Flying from Sydney to Perth
Qantas began flying Boeing 747s between Sydney and Perth this week! The first Sydney-Perth 747 flight ran last Monday as QF581. But it’s only a temporary change; the 747s are currently scheduled to operate selected flights on this route until 5 September 2018. Although the Boeing 747s on the Sydney-Perth route feature Premium Economy seating, … Continued
No, Qantas 787 Business is NOT “Mini First Class”
Ever since Qantas revealed its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner Business Class suites, the airline has been telling us that frequent flyers nickname them “mini First Class”. And, sure enough, media outlets have repeated this claim time and time again. It’s quite a claim, but are frequent flyers really calling Qantas Business “mini First Class”? We’re … Continued