Fiji Airways has become the first Oneworld Connect member. Oneworld Connect is a new concept introduced this week by the Oneworld alliance, which consists of 13 global airlines including Qantas, American Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. Oneworld Connect airlines will offer some, but not all standard benefits to frequent flyers of Oneworld airlines. This new membership … Continued
For the first time in a long time, long-haul Lufthansa Business class award seats are now available to members of other Star Alliance partner airlines up to a year in advance! Based in Germany, Star Alliance member Lufthansa has a 5-star Skytrax rating and offers an excellent Business and First class product on its flights … Continued
Lufthansa boasts one of the world’s best First class products. But booking a Lufthansa First class award with frequent flyer points can be challenging. The Opportunity Lufthansa, based in Germany, has one of the world’s best First class products. You won’t find the bling, bells and whistles of the Middle Eastern carriers… rather, Lufthansa is … Continued
It has been reported that the Oneworld alliance may soon have a new member airline in China Southern. Based in Guangzhou, China Southern is one of the world’s largest airlines and flies to six Australian cities. Should China Southern join Oneworld, this would have significant implications for Australian frequent flyers. China Southern is currently a … Continued
Virgin Australia currently belongs to a virtual network of partner airlines, including Singapore Airlines, Etihad and Air New Zealand. Virgin flyers can earn and redeem points with each of these partners. Velocity Silver, Gold and Platinum members also enjoy reciprocal status recognition when flying with these airlines. But some members believe that the existing arrangements … Continued