The
Frequent Flyer Gazette Friday,
16 October 2020 |  | | The
Axe is Falling on Virgin Australia | | In
a few weeks, Virgin Australia will come out of voluntary administration. But its future remains far from certain, following extraordinary revelations CEO Paul Scurrah will leave the organisation as soon as Bain Capital takes full control of the company in early November. Replacing Scurrah is former Jetstar CEO Jayne Hrdlicka, who is reportedly feared by unions as a ruthless negotiator. | | | | |  | | | |  | | Velocity
Cuts Partner Airline Benefits | | Virgin
Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program has permanently removed some of the benefits offered to frequent flyers when travelling with international partner airlines. Upgrades and lounge access are among the tier benefits axed when flying with more... |  |
| | Qantas
Resumes Trans-Tasman Flights Today |
| | Qantas
will today operate its first international passenger flights since June, with a return service from Sydney to Auckland. It comes as NSW, NT and ACT today reopen their borders to travellers from New Zealand, who no longer need to quarantine more... |
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Flyers Ridicule $150 Qantas T-Shirts | Qantas
says the limited-edition "athleisure-wear" range, including $150 t-shirts and $350 beach tote bags, will be "incredibly popular with customers".
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Qantas Credit Card Sign-Up Offers for October | There
are a range of new Qantas credit card offers available this month. Three deals even come with Qantas status credits in addition to the bonus points.
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Changes & Expiring Deals | | | | |
