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Virgin Australia Business Class service on the Cairns-Tokyo route

How to Upgrade Virgin Australia Flights

You can upgrade your Virgin Australia flight using Velocity points, by bidding for a paid upgrade or as a Velocity Platinum member.

21 May 2025 Virgin Australia
Skytrans and QantasLink Dash 8s at Lord Howe Island

Qantas Retreats from Lord Howe Island

Qantas has handed over its Sydney-Lord Howe Island route to Skytrans, which is now operating these flights with former QantasLink Q200s.

20 May 2025 Qantas Rex & Regional Airlines
Qantas and Air New Zealand planes at Auckland Airport

The National Carrier Stigma

Many Australians hold strong feelings towards Qantas - and not necessarily positive ones. But it's not unusual for people to dislike their national carrier.

15 May 2025 Airlines, Miles and Points
Virgin Australia's Velocity program has joined forces with DoorDash

Earn 2,000 Bonus Velocity Points with DoorDash

Thanks to Virgin Australia's new partnership with DoorDash, earn 1 Velocity Point per $1 spent on DoorDash app orders. Plus, earn 2,000 bonus Velocity Points on your first order.

14 May 2025 Virgin Australia
LOT Polish Airlines E195 at Warsaw Chopin Airport at a standoff bay

LOT Polish Airlines Review: Embraer E195 Economy Class

I was pleasantly surprised with LOT Polish Airlines when I used them on a recent trip within Europe. My seat was comfortable, the crew were friendly and I got a free snack and drink on board.

14 May 2025 Flight Reviews