Should I Cash Out My Frequent Flyer Points Now?

If you’re unable to travel at the moment, you may be wondering whether to cash out your frequent flyer points for gift cards or products. You’re not alone. Many once-frequent travellers are now left with a stack of frequent flyer points that they can’t immediately use for travel. But is it really a good idea … Continued

Qantas Launches Canberra-Gold Coast Flights

Qantas will commence direct flights from Canberra to the Gold Coast for the first time from next Friday, as Queensland reopens its border to the ACT. From 25 September 2020, travellers from the ACT that have not been in NSW for the past 14 days will be permitted to enter Queensland without entering quarantine. Taking … Continued

ACCC Fears for Airline Competition in Australia

The ACCC will maintain close scrutiny on domestic airline competition over the next three years amid concerns that some airlines could exploit the pandemic to engage in anti-competitive behaviour. Yesterday, the ACCC handed down its first of many quarterly reports that it will produce for the federal government until 2023, outlining the impact of COVID-19 … Continued

Qantas Flight to Nowhere Sells Out in Minutes

Who would want to book a seven-hour Qantas flight to nowhere? In the age of coronavirus and border closures, apparently lots of people! Earlier today, Qantas released 134 seats for sale on a seven-hour scenic joy flight that departs and arrives in Sydney. The Boeing 787 flight will take place on 10 October 2020 and … Continued

Qantas Club Gives Further Six-Month Extensions

Qantas Club is extending all paid lounge memberships for a further six months, bringing the total extension to 12 months. The validity of most complimentary Qantas Club lounge invitations is also being extended by a further six months. Qantas originally extended the membership of all Qantas Club members by six months in late March 2020, … Continued