Jetstar to Reduce Wait Time for Qantas Points

Jetstar has promised to reduce the amount of time Qantas Frequent Flyer members are waiting to receive their points and status credits after flying with the airline. Before COVID-19, most eligible Jetstar customers were receiving Qantas points and status credits within a few days of their flight. But since the pandemic, the typical amount of … Continued

How to Claim Your Qantas COVID-19 Vaccination Reward

Qantas’ huge promotion to reward Australians for getting vaccinated against COVID-19 has started. From today until 31 December 2021, all fully vaccinated Australian-based frequent flyers over the age of 18 can claim their COVID-19 vaccination reward in the Qantas App. Everyone who participates in the “Been vaccinated? Be rewarded” promotion will be able to choose from … Continued

Velocity Adjusts Status Credit Earn Rates

Virgin Australia has reduced the number of Velocity status credits earned on its cheapest Economy Class tickets. But it has also slightly increased the status credits earned on some Business Class fares. The changes come as Virgin rebrands its fare categories. The new Virgin Australia fare families are: These are not just name changes. The … Continued

Virgin Devalues “Fly Ahead” for Velocity Gold Members

Virgin Australia will no longer offer its “Fly Ahead” benefit to Velocity Gold members from 19 November 2021, except when travelling on an Economy Flex or Business ticket. Fly Ahead has been a hugely popular Velocity Frequent Flyer benefit since the program’s inception. With Fly Ahead, Velocity Gold and Platinum members have the option to … Continued

Virgin Cuts Bags, Velocity Benefits on New “Economy Lite” Fares

Virgin Australia has removed checked baggage, seat selection, a range of Velocity benefits, and reduced status credits, on its cheapest Economy Class tickets. It’s part of a shake-up to its domestic fare categories. Virgin’s Economy Getaway, Elevate and Freedom fares are now gone, replaced by Lite, Choice and Flex fares. Business Saver fares have also … Continued