Resolved: British Airways Flights Not Crediting to Partner Programs

A widespread problem causing frequent flyers of multiple airlines to miss out on points & status credits for British Airways flights taken over the past two months has now been resolved. Many Qantas Frequent Flyer members had complained that they had not received any points or status credits for British Airways flights taken since November … Continued

Free Qantas Seat Selection (With a Catch)

All Qantas Frequent Flyer members can now select a seat for free when booking any Qantas domestic or international flight departing from Australia – but only when booking directly on Qantas.com. Until recently, Qantas charged a fee for standard seat selection when booking an international Economy Sale fare. This charge ranged from $15 for a … Continued

Singapore Airlines Pauses Expiration of KrisFlyer Miles Until 2023

Singapore Airlines has given KrisFlyer members another lifeline, pausing the expiration of KrisFlyer miles until at least January 2023. Normally, unused Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles expire after three years regardless of your account activity. But with many KrisFlyer members grounded during the pandemic, Singapore Airlines has been progressively extending the validity of miles since April … Continued

Qantas A380 Returns to Service

Qantas has brought its double-decker Airbus A380 back into service earlier than anticipated, with the first Qantas A380 passenger flight in almost two years jetting off from Sydney to Los Angeles on Tuesday night. But there have been some teething issues, with the in-flight entertainment not working on the very first flight. The first aircraft … Continued

Velocity Extends Platinum Upgrades on Choice Fares

Virgin Australia is giving its Platinum frequent flyers more time to use their complimentary Business Class upgrades when booked on an Economy Choice ticket, with this offer now extended until June 2022. Velocity Frequent Flyer Platinum members receive four annual complimentary upgrades. These can be used on any Virgin Australia domestic or short-haul international flight, … Continued