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Virgin Australia Removes Velocity Numbers from Boarding Passes

Virgin Australia will no longer print Velocity Frequent Flyer membership numbers on boarding passes issued by airport check-in kiosks. The change, which appears to be for privacy and security reasons, took effect from yesterday. In addition, Velocity Frequent Flyer members are now required to show their digital membership card along with their boarding pass in … Continued

28 Feb 2020 Virgin Australia

Should Airlines Extend Status Due to Coronavirus?

As the coronavirus outbreak spreads, more flights are getting cancelled and fewer people are travelling. Demand for leisure travel is weak, some countries have imposed travel bans, and many corporate travellers are grounded as businesses impose their own travel restrictions. As a result, many airlines and hotels – especially in the Asia-Pacific region – are … Continued

28 Feb 2020 Coronavirus and Travel

Shangri-La Golden Circle Extends Status of All Global Members

The Shangri-La Group has announced that it will extend the tier status and benefits of all Golden Circle hotel loyalty program members worldwide. Current Diamond and Jade members of Shangri-La’s Golden Circle program will all have their status extended until 31 December 2021, due to the current coronavirus situation and associated travel restrictions. The updated … Continued

28 Feb 2020 Hotel Loyalty Programs

Virgin Australia Group Cuts Capacity, Aircraft

The Virgin Australia Group will cut capacity and accelerate the retirement of aircraft, it announced on Wednesday as it revealed a $100 million loss in the first half of the 2019-20 financial year. Much of the cost-cutting is focused on Tigerair, which is 100% owned by Virgin Australia. Here is a summary of the key Virgin … Continued

28 Feb 2020 Virgin Australia

Qantas & Virgin Trans-Tasman Fares at Record Lows

Looking for cheap flights to New Zealand? Qantas and Virgin Australia are currently offering some of the lowest Economy class fares we’ve seen to New Zealand on full-service airlines for a while! For example, both Qantas and Virgin Australia have flights from Melbourne to Christchurch available for under $272 return: Right now, you can also … Continued

28 Feb 2020 Virgin Australia

World of Hyatt Extends Elite Status of Australian Members

World of Hyatt has confirmed that it will extend the tier status of Discoverist, Explorist and Globalist members that live in Australia or New Zealand until 2022. The loyalty program of Hyatt hotels announced that it is extending the elite status and benefits of members that reside in the Asia Pacific region, due to the … Continued

26 Feb 2020 World of Hyatt

Qantas Releases New Centenary Safety Video

Qantas has released a brand new safety video to celebrate the airline’s centenary. The new video showcases Qantas’ aircraft, uniforms and innovations over the decades. Here’s the new 2020 Qantas safety video: The well-produced Qantas centenary safety video begins in Longreach, where Qantas was founded in 1920. It then takes you on a journey through … Continued

26 Feb 2020 Qantas

Qantas Website Suffers Meltdown as Double Status Credits Ends

Update: The double status credits promotion has been extended for 24 hours due to the problems experienced on the evening of 25 February. You can now earn double status credits for eligible bookings made by 11.59pm (AEDT) on 26 February 2020. The Qantas website has suffered a major meltdown in the final hours of the … Continued

25 Feb 2020 Qantas

Qantas Flights to Los Angeles from $719 return

Thinking about booking a trip to the USA? With fares at record lows, and double Qantas status credits still on, there has never been a better time to book! Qantas currently has Economy class fares available from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to Los Angeles for as low as $719 return on the Qantas website! (There … Continued

25 Feb 2020 Qantas

Online Travel Agency Fly365 Enters Liquidation

Online travel agency Fly365 entered voluntary administration last Friday, after 4 years in business. Many hundreds of Fly365.com customers that booked tickets during recent weeks have now had their tickets cancelled. Others are without recourse after airlines cancelled flights which were originally booked through Fly365 due to the coronavirus outbreak. These customers have been left … Continued

25 Feb 2020 Planning & Booking

Qantas Too Trigger-Happy with Emails?

Most Qantas Frequent Flyer members are used to getting emails from the airline. Qantas sends out almost daily emails about sales, Rewards Store discounts, health insurance, Qantas Golf Club, credit cards, monthly newsletters, offers to upgrade your flight… the list goes on. But one AFF member is particularly unimpressed to have received no less than nine emails … Continued

24 Feb 2020 Qantas

Lufthansa A320 Business Class Review

Lufthansa, like most full-service European airlines, offers Business class on its short-haul flights. But is it worth the extra cost over Economy class? Flight Details Flight number LH1099 Route Toulouse (TLS) to Frankfurt (FRA) Aircraft type Airbus A320neo Class of travel Business Seat number 1F On-time performance We arrived 10 minutes early Star rating The … Continued

24 Feb 2020 Flight Reviews