What’s in a flight number? You may think they’re just arbitrary numbers, but there’s a lot more to it… Each airline uses a different convention for numbering flights, but there’s almost always a pattern to it. For example, with Qantas flight numbers: QF1-199 are Qantas-operated international flights QF200-299 are codeshare flights operated by Jetstar QF300-399 … Continued
Qantas is offering frequent flyers an easy way to extend status due to expire between 31 March and 31 December 2021 for a further year. Eligible Qantas Frequent Flyer Silver, Gold, Platinum and Platinum One members can now get another status extension until 2022 by booking just one Qantas flight. To be eligible for the … Continued
Virgin Australia will relaunch its domestic Business Class in early 2021, flagging changes that make it “more accessible” and “better aligned to the expectations of the cabin’s core customers”. Before it finalises the changes, the airline is now completing an “end-to-end review” of its Business Class product in collaboration with cabin crew. Virgin has hinted … Continued
Until 16 January 2021, you can earn 15% bonus miles when transferring points from a credit card rewards program to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer! This includes transfers from American Express Membership Rewards, ANZ Rewards, NAB Rewards, Westpac Altitude, St George Amplify, Diners Club Rewards, HSBC Rewards and Citibank. (This offer was previously due to expire on … Continued
Virgin Australia has begun to reopen its airport lounges after they were shuttered for eight months. But around half of Virgin’s existing lounges will remain closed permanently. Like Qantas, Virgin Australia was forced to close its airport lounges in March 2020 due to government restrictions that were introduced to suppress the spread of COVID-19. But … Continued