Double Status Credits with Virgin Australia (August 2021)

Velocity Frequent Flyer members can earn double status credits on new Virgin Australia domestic flight bookings made by 10 August 2021, for travel until 28 June 2022. However, this latest Velocity double status credits offer excludes Economy Getaway fares. That’s the cheapest category of Economy class fares. With this offer, it would be possible to … Continued

30% off Qantas Economy Awards to Selected Destinations

Qantas is giving a 30% discount off the points required to book Classic Flight Rewards in Economy Class to four destinations across Australia: Gold Coast, Townsville, Kangaroo Island and Mount Gambier. The discount is available for reward flights booked until Wednesday, 4 August 2021, and for travel dates any time until July 2022. The discount … Continued

Qantas Experiences Up for Bids in Points Auction

Got more Qantas Frequent Flyer points than you know what to do with? From Monday, Qantas will put five “money can’t buy” experiences and products up for auction. But unlike at regular auctions, bids at the Qantas Points Auctions can only be made using Qantas points. A Qantas Points Auction will be held each day … Continued

How to Get a Qantas TravelPass with Double Status Credits

If your Qantas flight is cancelled, you probably already know that you’re entitled to a refund or a flight credit. But did you know that you can instead convert the value of your booking into a “Qantas TravelPass” which comes with double status credits when you redeem it? As an alternative to a refund or … Continued

Special Qantas Flights to UK Uncompetitive

Over the coming month, Qantas will operate six “special commercial flights” from Darwin to London. In each instance, the Boeing 787s need to position to London anyway to operate repatriation flights back to Darwin on behalf of DFAT. So, Qantas has decided to sell tickets on the outbound sectors as well. “As the national carrier, … Continued