Qantas Secures Frequent Flyer Accounts

Qantas is trialling additional security measures to protect its members’ frequent flyer accounts against fraud. Once the changes are implemented, activities such as logging into your frequent flyer account or redeeming points will become a two-step process. Using what’s known as “two-factor authentication”, Qantas will soon require its frequent flyers to either enter a code sent … Continued

Qantas Rolls Out In-Flight Wifi

Qantas has begun trialling free in-flight wifi on one of its domestic Boeing 737 aircraft, with the service to be rolled out to the entire domestic fleet from later this year. In addition to offering internet access, Qantas will offer customers free access to television and movies through Foxtel and Netflix. Flyers will also have … Continued

Qantas Still Calls Australia Home… In Song Only

Qantas may still call Australia home, but calls to the Qantas Frequent Flyer Service Centre will soon be answered by staff in the Philippines. More than 100 Australian jobs will be lost when Qantas shuts its Melbourne-based call centre later this year. The Frequent Flyer Service Centre handles calls relating to the use of Qantas points, … Continued

Qantas Revamps Business Rewards Program

Qantas has axed its Aquire loyalty program for small to medium businesses, in favour of the newly-launched Qantas Business Rewards. It’s not just a name change, with several significant changes being made to the program. Qantas Business Rewards, like its predecessor Aquire, enables business owners to earn additional points on employees’ flights, as well as … Continued

Qantas Privacy Breach

The personal details of numerous Qantas customers have been compromised after they were mistakenly sent to the wrong email address. Qantas recently emailed customers flying out of Melbourne, warning them of delays during roadworks on the Tullamarine Freeway. These emails mistakenly contained the surnames and booking reference numbers of other passengers. If the email recipient … Continued