The
Frequent Flyer Gazette Friday,
6 December 2019 |  | | ACCC
Releases Scathing Final Report into Loyalty Programs | The
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has made numerous recommendations in its 149-page final report on loyalty programs, which was released today. The ACCC says that changes are needed to protect consumers, warning that unfair practices of loyalty programs could cause real harm.
The Australian Frequent Flyer made a detailed submission to the ACCC's loyalty schemes inquiry in September.
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from Qantas to British Airways | | With
superior benefits for frequent flyers, better earn rates on Oneworld partner airlines and achievable lifetime Oneworld Emerald status, it's little wonder that some Qantas Frequent Flyer members are considering making the switch to the British Airways Executive Club program. As British Airways is a member of the Oneworld alliance, you can still earn and redeem points more... |  | | Qantas
Opens First Lounge in Singapore | | Qantas
has officially opened its new First Class Lounge in Singapore, following a soft launch in mid-November. The new Qantas Singapore First Lounge provides an enhanced experience for Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers, as well as First Class passengers, while relieving some of the pressure from the existing Qantas Singapore Lounge. Located near the D gates more... | | | | Upcoming
Webinar...
Oneworld Alternatives to Qantas Frequent Flyer |
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Many Australian frequent flyers use the Qantas Frequent Flyer program by default. But, even when you fly with Qantas, you can also earn & use points and status with any other Oneworld airline. Some of these airlines offer better value frequent flyer programs than Qantas - so you get more for your loyalty.
British Airways Executive Club is a popular Oneworld frequent flyer program due to better
top-tier benefits, better
earn rates on Oneworld partners and lifetime Oneworld Emerald status for less
than half the amount of flying than Qantas requires. In addition, short-haul award flight redemptions across the Oneworld network are exceptionally good value.
The frequent flyer programs of Cathay Pacific and American Airlines can also offer unique benefits to Australian frequent flyers.
In the upcoming webinar, Matt explains how Australians can take advantage of both status and redemption opportunities in Oneworld frequent flyer programs other than Qantas Frequent Flyer. Whether you're looking for a way to switch your loyalty away from Qantas - or are just interested in what else is out there - you won't want to miss this webinar at 8pm (AEDT) on Wednesday, 11 December 2019!
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Bonus Points on Christmas Shopping | | Haven't
started your Christmas shopping yet? Fear not, there is still time... and right now there are also plenty of opportunities to earn bonus frequent flyer points on your Christmas shopping! Both Qantas and Velocity Frequent Flyer have released a range of bonus point offers and sales in the lead up to Christmas. Right now, you can earn bonus points on your online Christmas shopping, including some very generous wine offers. There are also some good more... |  | | Ryanair
Charges Extra for Almost Everything | | Ryanair,
Europe's largest airline, is the ultimate low-cost carrier. Its fares are dirt cheap, but if there's a way to charge extra for something, Ryanair will find a way to do it! The airline's CEO Michael O'Leary has even joked about charging passengers to use the on-board toilets. It's therefore no surprise that around a third of Ryanair's revenue comes from ancillary charges alone - such as the $89 fee to check-in at the airport. In fact, the airline doesn't more... | | |
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Australia Flights to Tokyo on Sale | Virgin
Australia's direct flights from Brisbane to Tokyo are now on sale, and there are even some Velocity reward seats available on the new route.
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