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Virgin Australia to Relaunch Business Class

Virgin Australia will relaunch its domestic Business Class in early 2021, flagging changes that make it “more accessible” and “better aligned to the expectations of the cabin’s core customers”. Before it finalises the changes, the airline is now completing an “end-to-end review” of its Business Class product in collaboration with cabin crew. Virgin has hinted … Continued

19 Nov 2020 Virgin Australia

Earn 15% Bonus Miles on Transfers to Singapore KrisFlyer

Until 16 January 2021, you can earn 15% bonus miles when transferring points from a credit card rewards program to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer! This includes transfers from American Express Membership Rewards, ANZ Rewards, NAB Rewards, Westpac Altitude, St George Amplify, Diners Club Rewards, HSBC Rewards and Citibank. (This offer was previously due to expire on … Continued

18 Nov 2020 Singapore Airlines

Half of Virgin Australia’s Lounges to Reopen

Virgin Australia has begun to reopen its airport lounges after they were shuttered for eight months. But around half of Virgin’s existing lounges will remain closed permanently. Like Qantas, Virgin Australia was forced to close its airport lounges in March 2020 due to government restrictions that were introduced to suppress the spread of COVID-19. But … Continued

18 Nov 2020 Virgin Australia

Bain Takes Control as Virgin Australia Exits Voluntary Administration

U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital formally took control of Virgin Australia yesterday, as Paul Scurrah leaves the organisation to make way for incoming CEO Jayne Hrdlicka. With the sale of Virgin to Bain Capital completed, Virgin Australia has now officially ended its voluntary administration after almost seven months. Virgin Australia entered voluntary administration on … Continued

18 Nov 2020 Virgin Australia

Flybuys Removes Annual Velocity Points Transfer Limit

The annual points transfer limit between Flybuys and Velocity Frequent Flyer has been axed as of 1 November 2020. In Australia, Flybuys points can be transferred to Velocity Frequent Flyer at a rate of 2,000 Flybuys points = 870 Velocity points. The conversion rate is slightly higher during Flybuys promotions when bonuses are offered, such … Continued

17 Nov 2020 Flybuys

Qantas Celebrates 100th Birthday in Unfortunate Circumstances

Today, Qantas became just the third airline in the world after KLM and Avianca to turn 100 years old! It’s a remarkable achievement for the flying kangaroo, which began its life as “The Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited” (abbreviated to QANTAS) on 16 November 1920. Sadly, the Qantas centenary has been overshadowed by … Continued

16 Nov 2020 Qantas

Finally, Some Good News in 2020

After the “year from hell” which saw a pandemic shut down the travel industry and cause unspeakable suffering around the world, there’s finally some light at the end of the tunnel. There are currently many COVID-19 vaccine trials ongoing, and numerous of these are in their final stages. There’s still no 100% guarantee of a … Continued

16 Nov 2020 Coronavirus and Travel

Podcast #49: Qantas Centenary

On 16 November 1920, Queensland And Northern Territory Aerial Services (or QANTAS for short) was incoporated. This makes next Monday, 16 November 2020, the airline’s 100th birthday! But there’s a lot more to the story of Qantas, and the people who founded it, than the signing of a piece of paper. In Episode 49 of the … Continued

14 Nov 2020 AFF on Air Podcast

Qantas Centenary – AIR049

  On 16 November 1920, Queensland And Northern Territory Aerial Services (or QANTAS for short) was incoporated. This makes next Monday, 16 November 2020, the airline’s 100th birthday! But the story of the birth of Qantas goes far beyond the signing of a piece of paper in 1920. In this episode, Qantas Founders Museum curator … Continued

14 Nov 2020 AFF on Air (blubrry)

The Cheapest & Most Expensive Countries for Domestic Flights

Norway, one of the world’s wealthiest countries, has the world’s cheapest domestic flights. Meanwhile, Greenland and the Democratic Republic of Congo have the world’s most expensive domestic flights. Australian Frequent Flyer has analysed the typical cost of domestic flights in 94 countries that are large enough to have them. Australia ranked 59th out of 94, with the … Continued

13 Nov 2020 Airlines, Miles and Points

Earn 30 Qantas Status Credits with Red Energy

Qantas Frequent Flyer members can now earn up to 15,000 bonus Qantas points and 30 status credits by switching to Red Energy. This limited-time promotion is running until 10 January 2021. New Red Energy customers will receive 10,000 Qantas points and 20 status credits by signing up for an electricity service at a new address. … Continued

13 Nov 2020 Qantas

Fly to Lord Howe Island with Qantas Points

Lord Howe Island has reopened to tourists, and now Qantas is offering up to 4 Classic Flight Reward seats per flight from Sydney to this stunning destination! Located in the Tasman Sea, around 600km east of Port Macquarie, Lord Howe Island is a natural paradise. With only 400 visitors allowed on the island at a … Continued

12 Nov 2020 Points Inspiration Qantas