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How to Buy & Redeem Etihad Guest Miles

Buying Etihad Guest miles during a promotion can unlock cheap flights when redeeming on Etihad's partner airlines including Garuda and China Eastern.

31 Jul 2025 Etihad Airways
AFF Point Valuations - how much a frequent flyer point is worth

How Much a Frequent Flyer Point is Worth: Our Valuations

We've created a sophisticated model that calculates the average value to an Australian of frequent flyer points and credit card reward points with different programs. Find out which programs have the most and least valuable points!

24 Jul 2025 Airlines, Miles and Points
Qantas Gold membership card and Q-bag tag

Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold Status Guide

Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold status comes with lounge access, priority access, extra baggage and more benefits when flying with Qantas and its partners.

24 Jul 2025 Qantas
Qantas Boeing 737-800 with Wi-Fi decals

Qantas Switches On Trans-Tasman Wi-Fi

Qantas now offers free Wi-Fi on trans-Tasman flights between Australia and New Zealand, as it continues its international Wi-Fi rollout.

23 Jul 2025 Qantas
The exterior of the Pan Pacific Whistler, part of the Global Hotels Alliance

How I Use Google Travel’s Handy Hotel Search Feature

Google Travel's excellent hotel search feature makes it easy to find hotels that have the amenities you want, compare prices and search for hotels that are part of specific brands or loyalty programs.

22 Jul 2025 Travel Tools & Technology
Barista coffee island in the Virgin Australia Lounge at Melbourne Airport

Should Airlines Keep Lounges Open for Delayed Flights?

Airlines have a habit of closing their lounges before delayed flights have actually started boarding. Is this reasonable or should paying customers who've already been inconvenienced by a flight delay expect more?

21 Jul 2025 Virgin Australia