How does an easy 30,000 Qantas points sound?! Qantas is currently offering up to 30,000 frequent flyer points to new Qantas Assure life insurance customers! New customers can earn 10,000 points for taking out a single insurance policy, or 30,000 points for two policies. These points will be credited after 60 days, and the policy may … Continued
If you regularly fly with American Airlines, Admirals Club lounges provide a welcome sanctuary away from the hustle & bustle of crowded airports. Entry to the Admirals Club doesn’t come cheap though, with American Airlines charging $500 per year for membership. But if you’re a U.S. resident, did you know that you can gain unlimited … Continued
Mystery hotel deals can be a great way to score a bargain on a hotel room, saving you literally hundreds of dollars off the cost of accommodation! There’s just one catch: you won’t know where you’re actually staying until after you’ve paid. There are numerous websites that sell discounted mystery hotel rooms. These include Hotwire, … Continued
Hiring a car gives you the freedom to travel wherever you like, and at your own pace. But hire cars can also be expensive – especially if you’re after a one-way rental. The good news is that there’s a simple trick to hire a car for as little as $1 per day – and sometimes … Continued
Trains are one of the fastest and most convenient ways to get around Europe. Frequent high-speed trains connect all of the major European cities. If you’re planning a trip to Europe, it can be tempting to purchase a Eurail Pass. These passes cover unlimited train travel within certain European countries for a fixed amount of time. … Continued
This week our members share their hotel booking strategies! The right tools and a bit of research are key to scoring the best hotel for the best price. There are two steps to booking hotels. Websites such as Booking.com and Expedia can help with the first step – selecting a hotel – as they present an overview of … Continued
We’ve seen some incredible bonus point offers circulating recently. A recent Amex sign-up bonus that saw new cardholders rewarded with 100,000 Virgin Velocity frequent flyer points. But a new promotion from NAB sees more than double that number of bonus points on the table, with a quarter of a million Velocity points on offer to … Continued
With over 10 million members, the Qantas Frequent Flyer program is arguably the most popular frequent flyer program in Australia. Technically it isn’t free to join as Qantas charge an $89.50 joining fee to Australian residents. But the good news is that there are a number of ways to avoid paying this fee altogether and … Continued
With much hype, Virgin Australia recently introduced its “Fare Promise”. Under the scheme, Virgin claims it will match the prices of its own flights if they are cheaper on a third-party website. In addition, members with eligible claims will receive 500 Velocity points. It sounds good in theory, but a closer inspection of the fine … Continued
Admirals Club passes have, until now, offered a cheap alternative to purchasing Qantas Club membership. Under an agreement between Qantas and partner American Airlines, American Airlines Admirals Club members have been able to access Qantas lounges (and vice versa) any time they flew on one of each other’s flights. This has been particularly advantageous for … Continued
Ahead of an upcoming trip to Canberra, one member asks for advice on hotels in the national capital from our community. I will be travelling to Canberra early May to receive an posthumous award on behalf of my father. I need somewhere central to stay, nice but not too expensive if you understand. It is … Continued
This week our members discuss the advantages and pitfalls of booking mystery hotels. Hotel booking sites Wotif.com, Lastminute.com.au and Hotwire.com are among a range of websites that offer such mystery hotel deals. Customers can blindly book a hotel, which remains a surprise until after the room has been paid for. The sites promise big discounts, … Continued
