Author: Matt Graham
How to Redeem Qatar Avios for Garuda Indonesia Flights
Avios just became even more useful, with Qatar Airways Privilege Club adding Garuda Indonesia as a new partner. There's lots of Business Class award availability to both Bali and Jakarta!
How to Get a Qantas Tier Accelerator Status Challenge
A Qantas Frequent Flyer Tier Accelerator status challenge is an easy fast-track to Qantas Gold status, requiring just 200 status credits.
Hot Take: Why Frequent Flyer Points Should Expire
This may be an unpopular opinion, but frequent flyer programs that allow unredeemed points to expire generally offer better and more consistent value to members.
Guide to Virgin Australia’s Flights to Doha
Virgin Australia has revealed the benefits that will be available to Velocity members on its flights from Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne to Doha, including how to upgrade.
Guide to Oneworld Explorer Round-The-World Tickets
The Oneworld Explorer ticket can be used to travel round-the-world on Oneworld airlines, with up to 15 stopovers anywhere in the world.
How to Earn Lots of Velocity Points
It's easy to earn lots of Velocity points in Australia by flying, with credit cards and with Velocity Frequent Flyer's many partners. Here's an overview of the options.
Which Airlines Offer Lifetime Status?
We compare the lifetime status tiers offered by 22 airlines including Qantas, and explain how to earn it.
Hilton Honors Members Shortchanged on Qantas Points Transfers
Hilton Honors members should get 1,500 Qantas Points for every 10,000 Hilton points transferred to Qantas Frequent Flyer, but only 10% of those points are arriving.
United Airlines Launching Adelaide-San Francisco Flights
In a pleasant surprise for South Australians, United Airlines will launch 3x weekly seasonal Adelaide-San Francisco flights in December 2025.