Virgin Australia has been offering a unique fast-track to Gold Velocity status through their partnership with Flybuys. Although Virgin Australia does not generally accept status matches, many of our members have received a targeted “Explore Gold” offer. Recipients of this offer are invited to enjoy three months of complimentary Velocity Gold status. If members then … Continued
Qantas has been accused of misleading customers by advertising and selling flights in a higher class of travel than they really are. There is a well-known issue with the Qantas website where flights will be filed in a premium class of travel, even though some segments of the journey are in a lower cabin class. … Continued
Purchase & Redeem Alaska Airlines miles for $945 and fly Business class to Hong Kong! Alaska Airlines is currently offering up to 40% bonus miles when you purchase Mileage Plan miles before 1 July. These miles can then be redeemed with any partner airline on selected routes. Cathay Pacific is one of Alaska’s partner airlines, … Continued
The frequent flyer program of Star Alliance member and Colombian flag carrier Avianca has long been popular with Australian frequent flyers. Avianca’s Life Miles program sells miles, often accompanied by generous bonuses (such as the current 140% bonus miles being offered). These miles can then be redeemed for premium cabin travel on other Star Alliance … Continued
One member faces the unenvious prospect of taking up to 14 trips between Brisbane and Dublin over the next year. As this member will be paying for the flights themselves, they are looking for strategies to optimise their travel experience and hopefully score a few upgrades along the way. I’m looking at doing either 13 or … Continued