When a plane goes missing!

Being a frequent flyer site, many our members pay close attention when aviation items hit the news. The news of a Malaysian B777 going missing certainly got our members talking. 777-200 enroute to Beijing lost contact with ground a few hours into the flight. With the world getting a smaller place, many were left wondering … Continued

Really Cheap “Mistake” Fares

Over the years our members have proved to be an eagle eyed bunch, with many mistake fares soon coming to light on the forum for others to take advantage. Who can forget the Qantas east coast to Port Headland fares for $35 or the Nadi special in Business for just over a $1,300 that saw … Continued

Airline CEO Performance from a Frequent Flyer perspective

Imagine going to work each day and being critiqued on your every decision, scrutinised on your every move, and answerable to a nation of media outlets. The CEO’s of Qantas and Virgin are performance reviewed on a daily basis in this manner. This week our members provide their very own performance feedback and reviews on … Continued

Should you be cashing in your points?

Once bitten twice shy? Many of us have been bitten before when a program devalues its points or closes. The fear of being the victim once again often makes us constantly review our balances, looking at ways to ensure optimum value is achieved. Recent news that our local airlines have been struggling has had many … Continued