Author: Matt Graham
Dubai: Worth a Stopover?
When flying with Qantas or Emirates to Europe, the Middle East or Africa, you’ll probably fly via Dubai. Both Qantas and Emirates offer free stopovers in Dubai, and Emirates even offers discounted stopover and holiday packages. So, is it worth breaking up the trip with a few days in the United Arab Emirates? That’s the … Continued
Insanely Cheap European Business Class
Heading to Europe? You can cash in Etihad Guest miles for insanely cheap Business class flights on Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines and Air Serbia. The Opportunity Etihad Guest miles are relatively easy to earn in Australia. You can earn miles by shopping at Coles, transfer points from many Australian credit cards, and even buy miles … Continued
Compensation for Virgin Aircraft Downgrades?
Virgin Australia’s A330s feature one of the world’s best Business class products. Passengers can enjoy comfortable lie-flat beds with direct aisle access, a large entertainment screen and plenty of personal space. “the business”, as Virgin calls it, is offered on all Airbus A330 flights between the east coast of Australia and Perth. Unfortunately for Virgin … Continued
Increased Security Delays Australian Travellers
Australian travellers have faced delays and longer waiting times at airports around the country over the past week after security was tightened. It follows the discovery of an alleged terrorist plot involving a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Following the arrest of four people last week, security was immediately enhanced at Australian airports. As … Continued
Flybuys: Locking out Frequent Flyers!
The Flybuys loyalty program may have the word “fly” in its name, but frequent flyers using the program are at a bizarre disadvantage. One member discovered this week that it is impossible to redeem Flybuys points from outside Australia. This includes transferring points to the Velocity Frequent Flyer and Etihad Guest airline programs. The Flybuys … Continued
Cruising Around the World
Our member turtlemichael is currently in the middle of a trip around the world! Since retiring, this member has enjoyed plenty of longer overseas trips. This one is no exception. Over 100 days, this member will travel around Europe before catching a cruise across the Atlantic to Canada. We leave on June 30. We have … Continued
Qantas Premium Economy for HALF the Points!
Want to fly Qantas to destinations like Los Angeles, Dubai, Santiago or Johannesburg in Premium Economy? Book for HALF the number of points via the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles program! After some inspiration on ways to redeem your frequent flyer points? In our weekly Points Inspiration segment, we highlight an excellent frequent flyer redemption opportunity … Continued
Experiences with Asiana Airlines
Ahead of a trip to New York, one member is currently researching flights. They’ve flown to the United States via Los Angeles several times. This time, they’re considering flying Asiana Airlines for a change. Based in Korea, Asiana Airlines is a Star Alliance member offering daily flights from Sydney to Seoul and beyond. Before booking … Continued
Qatar Airways Coming to Canberra
Qatar Airways will commence daily Boeing 777 flights to Canberra, of all places, from 12 February 2018. The new route looks like a big win for Canberra, but the real winner is Sydney. The Canberra-Doha flights will operate via Sydney in both directions, meaning that Sydney receives a second daily direct flight to Doha. Meanwhile, … Continued