Good Riddance: Virgin Australia Retiring A320s
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is phasing out its unpopular all-Economy Airbus A320s, dubbed by some frequent flyers as “hellships”.
Category: Airlines, Miles and Points
Qantas Removing Points Option from Loyalty Bonus
Qantas Frequent Flyer provides a Loyalty Bonus each time you earn 500 status credits from Qantas or Jetstar flights, up to four times per membership year. You can currently choose between bonus points or status credits – but not for much longer.
You Still Can’t Earn Qantas Points or Status Credits on Oman Air
Although Oman Air joined Oneworld in June, Qantas Frequent Flyer members still can’t earn points or status credits flying with the Muscat-based airline. Why not?
Qantas Flights to Palau Will Continue Into 2026
Qantas’ direct flights from Brisbane to Koror, Palau have been extended for another year. Tickets are now on sale, and there is lots of Classic Flight Reward availability.
Qantas Surprising Platinum Flyers with Free Upgrades
Qantas has resumed actively upgrading lucky Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers into empty Business and First Class seats.