Last year, Qantas signed a contract to “wet lease” up to 14 Embraer E190 jets from Alliance Airlines for a limited time. This has allowed Qantas to expand its regional network with the flexibility of a new aircraft type which can fly further than a Boeing 717 and has fewer seats than a Boeing 737 … Continued
Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer program recently introduced a new partnership with Qatar Airways, while also adding lounge access as a benefit for Velocity Gold and Platinum members travelling on Air Canada. Both of these have been positive developments for Velocity, and there could be more good news on the way. Qatar Airways and Air … Continued
Cathay Pacific is offering 10-15% bonus Asia Miles when you transfer points from a credit card rewards program to Cathay, the Hong Kong-based airline’s new loyalty program, by 12 November 2022. Plus, by transferring at least the equivalent of 30,000 miles into Cathay, any expiring Asia Miles that you earned prior to 2020 will have … Continued
Both Qatar Airways and Emirates will soon upgrade their daily Boeing 777 flights to Perth to Airbus A380s. This is good news on multiple levels. As well as more capacity in the market and an upgraded experience for travellers, Qatar Airways has just released a bunch of First Class award seats on the Doha-Perth route … Continued
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed updated legislation that would require airlines to offer refunds for “significant changes” including aircraft type changes that result in a downgrade in the available amenities and onboard experience. The US government already requires airlines to offer customers a refund if there is a significant change and … Continued