Petitions Call for Government Support of Virgin Australia

New Change.org petitions, calling for the Australian government to assist Virgin Australia through the COVID-19 crisis, have attracted huge support from the Australian travelling public. One petition, titled “Keep Virgin Australia In The Skies”, has already attracted over 30,000 signatures. It calls on Prime Minister Scott Morrison to “support Virgin Australia by offering the industry assistance … Continued

Velocity Suspends Point Transfers to KrisFlyer

Some Australian frequent flyers are getting nervous about their Velocity points, after Velocity Frequent Flyer started blocking point transfers to the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program. The loyalty program of Virgin Australia has also started imposing limits on gift card redemptions from the Velocity rewards store. Transfers between Velocity and KrisFlyer suspended On Friday evening, Velocity … Continued

Airnorth Ends Frequent Flyer Partnership with Qantas

You’ll no longer be able to earn or redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points on Airnorth flights from next month. The Darwin-based regional carrier will end its partnership with Qantas Frequent Flyer from 30 April 2020. You won’t be able to earn Qantas points for Airnorth-marketed flights with a “TL” flight number after this date. A … Continued

Qantas Switches Off Wifi, In-Flight Entertainment

Qantas is no longer offering in-flight entertainment or wifi on board its domestic and international flights, from today. According to AFF member milehighclub, these measures have been implemented to cut costs at a time where airlines globally are fighting for survival. According to AFF member dylarr, it could cost Qantas more than $200,000 per month, per … Continued

Qantas Cuts Chauffeur Drive Service

Qantas will discontinue its Chauffeur Drive service for Business and First class passengers flying between Australia and London. Complimentary airport transfers will no longer be offered in Australia, nor in London, for new bookings made on or after 15 April 2020. Eligible existing bookings for travel until 30 April 2021 will still be eligible to … Continued