Author: Matt Graham
Qantas Green Tier Problems: “Offset Flying” Leaf Not Crediting
Many Qantas customers aren't receiving the promised Green Tier "leaf" after paying to offset the carbon emissions from a flight.
Velocity Reinstates Hainan, Capital & Hong Kong Airlines Redemptions
Velocity Frequent Flyer members can finally redeem points on Hong Kong Airlines, Hainan Airlines & Capital Airlines for the first time in more than five years.
New Flights from New Zealand to Argentina… with China Eastern?!
China Eastern will launch flights from Shanghai to Buenos Aires via Auckland from December 2025, filling a void left by Air New Zealand.
What to Expect Flying QF5 from Sydney to Rome via Perth
Qantas flight QF5 is now back for 2025. Here's what you can expect on the 16,638km journey from Sydney to Rome via Perth on a Boeing 787-9.
Long-Haul Economy Class on an A321: How Bad Could It Be?
TAP Air Portugal flies its narrow-body Airbus A321neo LR on long-haul trans-Atlantic routes including Lisbon-Montreal. We review the Economy Class experience.
How to Redeem Qantas Points for Air Tahiti Nui Flights
You can now redeem Qantas Points to fly Air Tahiti Nui between Papeete and Seattle, in addition to the existing codeshare routes.
Hilton Monetises Late Checkout for Elites: Beginning of the End for Hotel Loyalty?
Hilton Honors has removed late check-out for its Silver, Gold and Diamond elite members, but plans to sell it back to them. Is this the start of a sad new trend for hotel loyalty programs?
When Does Virgin Australia Open Check-In & Bag Drop?
You can drop your checked bag at the airport for a Virgin Australia domestic flight any time on the day of departure until 30 minutes before the flight leaves. But international flights have more limited check-in and bag drop times.
Last Chance to (Indirectly) Convert Amex Points to Alaska Miles
For a few more weeks, Australians can convert Amex Membership Rewards points into Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles via Hawaiian Airlines. This is why you should do it.