Which Airlines Will Refund Cancelled Trans-Tasman Flights?

With the long-awaited trans-Tasman bubble launching next week, Qantas, Air New Zealand and Jetstar are preparing to ramp up their flights between Australia and New Zealand. In fact, trans-Tasman forward bookings are looking so strong that some airlines have already put more flights on sale than originally planned. But what happens if the bubble bursts? When … Continued

Virgin & Qantas Status Extension Confusion

In December 2020, Velocity Frequent Flyer launched a great promotion offering a status extension until 31 March 2022 to existing Gold or Platinum members who booked a Virgin Australia flight by 28 March 2021. Virgin Australia has now extended the status extension for all Velocity members who were eligible for this offer until 30 September … Continued

Earn Singapore Airlines Gold Status Without Flying

Singapore Airlines has launched a lucrative new promotion that makes it possible to earn Silver or Gold status in the airline’s KrisFlyer frequent flyer program, simply by converting credit card points into KrisFlyer miles. By transferring points from a credit card program such as Amex Membership Rewards, Westpac Altitude or ANZ Rewards, you could earn … Continued

Velocity Frequent Flyer Partners with 7-Eleven

7-Eleven has applied for ACCC authorisation to partner with Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer program for at least five years. Under the proposed arrangement, Velocity Frequent Flyer members would be able to earn and redeem Velocity points at all 7-Eleven petrol stations and convenience stores across Australia. Velocity members would earn points when buying fuel, convenience … Continued

Qantas Status Fast Track Extended to NZ Residents

The Qantas Frequent Flyer status match and fast-track to Gold status has returned, and this time New Zealand residents are eligible as well as Australians! If you live in Australia or New Zealand and have existing frequent flyer status with another eligible airline, including Virgin Australia or Air New Zealand, you could be eligible to … Continued