Author: Matt Graham
Virgin Australia Losing Etihad Partnership in 2025
Etihad Airways and Virgin Australia will end their frequent flyer partnership in June 2025 leaving Qatar Airways as Virgin's sole Middle Eastern partner airline.
Fiji Airways Launching Direct Flights to Cairns
Fiji Airways is launching flights to its sixth Australian city, with direct flights between Nadi and Cairns commencing on 10 April 2025.
Virgin Australia Finally Refreshes Its Lounge Wines
For a while, some of the wines served in Virgin Australia's airport lounges have tasted pretty bad. But the airline is finally refreshing its wine list with some new options.
Why I Send Airlines Compliments for Great Service
Most passengers don't take the time to compliment great service, so airlines love it when customers do. They often pass on the feedback to the employee and their manager.
Update: Qantas Awards Back on Alaska Airlines Website
Qantas award flights are once again available to book on the Alaska Airlines website after mysteriously disappearing three weeks ago.
Alaska Airlines Blocking Qantas Award Flights
Not a single Qantas reward seat has been available to book through Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan for more than two weeks.
What You’ll Earn on Flights Missing from Qantas Points Calculator
The Qantas Points Calculator and booking engine incorrectly shows some routes as earning zero points and status credits. Here's what you'll actually earn.
How to Use Velocity’s Complimentary Platinum Upgrades
Velocity Platinum frequent flyers receive four complimentary Business Class upgrades on Virgin Australia flights with UpgradeMe Platinum. Here's how it works.
Etihad Business Class from Singapore to Europe for $3,154 return
Etihad has some great Business Class sale fares available from Singapore to Madrid from AUD3,154 return. Book by 30 November 2024.