More Premium Qantas Award Availability to Honolulu

Want to use your Qantas points to fly to Hawaii? You’re in luck! Qantas has released a ton of extra Premium Economy and Business Class reward seats to Honolulu. Historically, it has been near-impossible to redeem points for Qantas Business Class seats to Hawaii. But this changed when Qantas brought its Boeing 747 jumbo jet … Continued

Which Qantas Partners Increased Hong Kong Carrier Charges?

Last month, the Hong Kong government ended its regulation of fuel and airline-imposed surcharges. This made it once again possible for airlines to add on their own surcharges to the cost of flights, including award tickets. A month later, some Qantas partner airlines have indeed increased their carrier charges on award bookings departing from Hong … Continued

“Control Your Children, I Need to Sleep”

Travelling with children in Business class can be fraught with peril. But it’s not just the children that can cause problems. Some adults flying in Business would prefer that there were no children. But few take matters into their own hands! AFF member ermen had a strange experience recently while flying with his young children on a … Continued

500 Free KrisFlyer Miles for New Members

If you’ve been thinking about joining the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer frequent flyer program, now is a good time to do so! There are many compelling reasons to sign up. And not only is it free to join, but Singapore Airlines is currently giving away 500 free KrisFlyer miles to new members as a welcome bonus. … Continued

Velocity Expands Virgin Atlantic Lounge Access

Virgin Velocity Gold and Platinum members will finally receive lounge access in Hong Kong when flying with Virgin Atlantic to London. In even more welcome news, Velocity Platinum members will also receive arrivals lounge access at London’s Heathrow Airport after arriving on a Virgin Atlantic flight. The new Virgin Atlantic lounge access arrangements for Velocity Frequent … Continued