The Frequent Flyer Gazette Thursday, 4 November 2021 |  | | Which
Airlines Still Offer First Class from Australia? | Before
COVID-19, First Class was already in decline. Many airlines were choosing not to install First Class on their new planes, instead opting for ultra-luxe Business Class seats (like Qatar Airways' Qsuites).
The pandemic has accelerated this decline. Of the few airlines that had been operating aircraft to Australia with First Class cabins before COVID-19, there are currently only three left. That doesn't leave many options for people who are prepared to spend good money (or points!) for an ultra-premium flying experience.
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Bubble for Australia & Singapore | | After
months of discussions, speculation and dashed hopes, Australia and Singapore will finally launch a two-way quarantine free travel bubble later this month for vaccinated travellers in both countries. From today, vaccinated Australian citizens, more... |  |
| | Virgin
Opens New Melbourne Lounge |
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Australia has reopened its domestic lounge at Melbourne Airport following a lengthy refurbishment. The new Virgin Australia Lounge in Melbourne features the same basic layout of the previous lounge. But the space has been given more... |
| | | Upcoming
Frequent Flyer Solutions bonus webinar...
| | International
Travel in a Post-COVID World | 8pm
(AEDT) on Thursday, 11 November 2021
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Australia's international borders are starting to reopen! After 20 long months, Australians can finally start planning their next overseas adventure, family holiday, work trip, long-awaited reunion... or simply return home. But international travel is now a little different to how it was before COVID-19.
On 11 November 2021, Frequent Flyer Solutions is putting on a special bonus
webinar all about international travel in the post-COVID world. This extra webinar is in addition to the 8 regular webinars per year, and is exclusively for Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class members of Frequent Flyer Solutions who can attend for free.
This online webinar hosted by Matt Graham will take place at 8pm (AEDT) on Thursday, 11 November 2021. To attend, you must register in advance!
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more or register for this webinar | | Velocity
Carrier Charges on Reward Flights | Velocity
Frequent Flyer adds a "carrier charge" when you redeem points for Virgin Australia or Etihad flights. This ranges from $10 to $430 per sector.
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Stocard App Stores All Your Loyalty Cards | The
Stocard App can help you to de-clutter your wallet while still giving you access to all of your loyalty cards wherever you go. You won't need plastic cards any more!
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