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Velocity Frequent Flyer is offering a free status match to new Virgin Australia Business Flyer members who currently hold the equivalent of Silver or higher status with a competing frequent flyer program.
Italy's flag carrier ITA Airways joined the SkyTeam alliance in 2021. Most other SkyTeam airlines still don't recognise its membership.
Etihad Guest redemption rates will change for travel on both Etihad Airways and the program's many partner airlines from 10 March 2023.
Qantas has confirmed that lounge staff were incorrect to deny entry to a Qantas Club member flying on a QF-marketed codeshare flight operated by WestJet.
On 27 January 2023, Qantas Frequent Flyer made an unusual change to its terms & conditions that affects Qatar Airways Privilege Club members.
International visitors to Qatar must now purchase an eligible travel insurance policy from an approved local provider at a cost of QAR50.
There are now only 11 Boeing 747-400s left in regular passenger service, operated by Lufthansa, Asiana, Air China and Mahan Air.
Virgin Australia offers an excellent short-haul Business Class product on its Boeing 737. Unfortunately, it's much less competitive on longer international routes.
If you were to imagine yourself on this red-eye Economy Class flight from hell, what would you do to get out alive?
Qantas is routinely blocking domestic connections on international Classic Flight Reward itineraries when treating them as married segments.
Velocity Frequent Flyer has launched a new Double Status Credits offer for travel on Virgin Australia flights booked by 10 February 2023.
Qantas is taking concrete steps to ensure Classic Flight Reward tickets are issued and re-issued correctly in the future.