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Qantas Classic Flight Reward Discount

Qantas is currently offering a discount on Classic Flight Reward bookings made using Qantas points. Until midnight on Monday 25 March, you can get 30% off the points required for Classic Flight Rewards on Qantas, Emirates and Jetstar flights. However, this discount only applies to Economy awards – and not to Premium Economy, Business or … Continued

22 Mar 2019 Qantas

Amex Changes Imminent

There is now less than a month to go until major changes to American Express – the biggest shake-up to Australian credit card rewards since the RBA regulation changes of 2017 – take effect. On Monday 15 April 2019, a significant devaluation will hit Amex credit cards and the Amex Membership Rewards program in Australia. If … Continued

21 Mar 2019 American Express

Experiencing a Mid-Air Emergency

Have you ever wondered how you would you react in a mid-air emergency? Would you remain calm? Fortunately, most people will never find out the answer to this question. But as it happens, AFF member panpan was a passenger on board a recent Qantas flight that had to divert after a loss of cabin pressure. Qantas … Continued

21 Mar 2019 In Flight

10 Intra-Europe Flights with Lie-Flat Business Class

Business class on flights within Europe is not usually renowned for high quality. In fact, flying European Business Class typically means sitting in a regular Economy seat at the front of the plane with a blocked middle seat. You’ll get a nicer meal, lounge access and personalised service on board. But there is nothing special whatsoever … Continued

20 Mar 2019 Airlines, Miles and Points Points Inspiration

Qantas Upgrades: Who Gets Priority?

On Qantas domestic flights, upgrades are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is a Business Class Classic Reward seat available on your flight, the upgrade is yours. But Qantas international flights work somewhat differently. On international Qantas flights, upgrading with frequent flyer points is like entering a lottery. The only difference is that … Continued

18 Mar 2019 Qantas

Perth to Lombok Non-Stop for $155 return

Air Asia will commence non-stop flights from Perth to Lombok in Indonesia from 9 June 2019. The new route offers Perth residents an alternative to Bali, and there are some great launch fares available from just $155 return. The Perth-Lombok flights will run 4 times per week on an Airbus A320 aircraft operated by Indonesia … Continued

17 Mar 2019 Other Airlines

Qantas Business to Perth: A Tale of Two Aircraft

Qantas uses a mixture of different aircraft types on its trans-continental domestic flights between Australia’s east coast and Perth. A Qantas Business class ticket costs the same price, regardless of the type of plane. But the experience can be very different, depending on which flight you choose. AFF member chooms recently flew Qantas from Melbourne to … Continued

16 Mar 2019 Flight Reviews

Frequent Flyer Points are a Terrible Investment

Accumulate enough frequent flyer points, and the world is your oyster! But how many points is too many? Although frequent flyer points can be a valuable currency, they’re a terrible investment in the long term. Frequent flyer points – unlike money – don’t earn interest, can expire and may lose value at any time. In … Continued

14 Mar 2019 Airlines, Miles and Points

Australia Grounds Boeing 737 MAX

Australia, New Zealand and many other countries have grounded the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. It comes after the tragic crash of an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi last Sunday. Although the cause of the Ethiopian Airlines accident is as yet unknown, it is the second accident … Continued

14 Mar 2019 Airlines, Miles and Points

Book Delta Premium Select with Velocity Points

Please note: Velocity and Delta are no longer partners. Velocity Frequent Flyer members looking for a way to redeem their points to Los Angeles in a premium cabin will soon have a new option. From 16 April 2019, Delta Air Lines will switch its aircraft flying from Sydney to Los Angeles to a refurbished Boeing 777-200LR. … Continued

14 Mar 2019 Points Inspiration Virgin Australia

Accor’s Le Club Rebranding as Accor ALL

Accor’s Le Club loyalty program is due for a brand refresh. From late 2019, Le Club will become Accor ALL, which we’re told stands for “Accor Live Limitless”. This will become the single, combined loyalty program of Accor’s existing and newly-acquired brands – some of which still have their own loyalty programs. Hotel brands to … Continued

13 Mar 2019 Accor Live Limitless

50% Bonus KrisFlyer Elite Miles with Singapore Airlines (March 2019)

Singapore Airlines is currently running its own version of a “bonus status credits” offer! You can currently earn 50% bonus KrisFlyer elite miles, which count towards Singapore Airlines status, on round-trip Singapore Airlines and SilkAir flights departing from Australia. The 50% bonus KrisFlyer elite miles are on offer when flying from anywhere in Australia to … Continued

12 Mar 2019 Singapore Airlines