Author: Matt Graham
Will Newcastle Airport Get an Airline Lounge?
There are currently no airline lounges in Newcastle, making it the busiest Australian airport on Qantas' route map not to have one.
Qantas Tightens Lounge Guest Eligibility
From 15 June 2023, the Qantas Club will no longer allow flyers to bring guests into the lounge who aren't flying the same day on Qantas or a partner airline.
From the AFF Archives: Jetstar Starts Long-Haul Flights (December 2006)
Jetstar launched international long-haul flights and StarClass service to seven destinations in late 2006, using Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
Ola Waves Goodbye to Velocity Partnership
Velocity Frequent Flyer members will no longer be able to earn points with rideshare service Ola from 28 May 2023.
Claim Flights to Hong Kong with Cathay’s “World of Winners”
Cathay Pacific is giving away 6,020 return tickets from Australian cities to Hong Kong as part of its "World of Winners" promotion.
You’ll Soon Pay More to Leave Australia
The Australian government will increase the Passenger Movement Charge payable when departing Australia to $70 from 1 July 2024.
Don’t Accidentally Waste Your Qantas Points on Fuel!
If you don't want to spend Qantas points on fuel, you can disable the ability to redeem Qantas points at BP in the settings of the BPme app.
Virgin Australia Introduces Real-Time Baggage Tracking
Virgin Australia flyers can now track their checked baggage in real-time using the Virgin Australia app on selected domestic routes.
Virgin to Fly Boeing 737-700s to Tokyo
Virgin Australia will launch its new Cairns-Tokyo route next month using 17-year old Boeing 737-700 aircraft due to a delay in the delivery of its new Boeing 737-8 MAX jets.