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Benefits for Velocity Members on Air Canada?

In 2017, Virgin Australia launched a new codeshare partnership with Air Canada. At the time, Velocity members were hopeful that Air Canada could become a Velocity Frequent Flyer partner in the same way as Delta or Singapore Airlines. But this hasn’t quite been the case. So, what exactly does Velocity’s partnership with Air Canada entail? … Continued

10 Mar 2019 Virgin Australia

Qantas Enhances Carry-on Limit

Qantas is increasing the maximum weight limit for hand luggage carried onto its flights. From Monday 25 March 2019, Qantas passengers in all classes of travel will be allowed to take carry-on bags weighing up to 10kg onto domestic flights. This is up from the previous maximum of 7kg per piece of hand luggage. Qantas … Continued

10 Mar 2019 Qantas

Podcast #6: Buying LifeMiles

In Episode 6 of the AFF on AIR podcast, Matt discusses how you can buy miles at a huge discount in the current Avianca LifeMiles promotion, and redeem these miles for cut-price Star Alliance Business and First class flights. This episode also looks at the issues plaguing the new airports in Istanbul and Berlin, the … Continued

9 Mar 2019 AFF on Air Podcast

Buying LifeMiles – AIR006

  Matt discusses the current Avianca LifeMiles promotion, the issues plaguing the new airports in Istanbul and Berlin, the latest frequent flyer news, and more.   Episode contents: 0:50 – Fortnightly news round-up 5:13 – Buying LifeMiles for discounted premium cabin flights 16:47 – Will the new airports in Istanbul and Berlin ever open? 23:48 … Continued

9 Mar 2019 AFF on Air (blubrry)

The LifeMiles Screenshot Booking Method

Booking premium award travel with Avianca LifeMiles can be extraordinary value, especially if you’ve purchased LifeMiles at a discount. But booking flights on the new LifeMiles website can also be real patience tester. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to find and book the Star Alliance award flights that you want using the LifeMiles website. … Continued

9 Mar 2019 Avianca

Hotel Scam: Charged for Fake Damage

An AFF member was mortified recently to discover an Australian hotel had processed $500 in erroneous charges after check-out. Mark3000 called the hotel to ask why their credit card had been charged $500 without their knowledge. The “aggressive” hotel manager claimed that this member had caused damage to the room. Mark3000 refutes this claim and the hotel … Continued

7 Mar 2019 Hotel Loyalty Programs

Fifth Night Free on Marriott, Hilton Awards

Hotel loyalty programs can be useful if you stay at hotels often. Points can be put towards free hotel nights, and there are two hotel loyalty programs that even offer every fifth night free when booking with points. The Marriott Bonvoy program offers the “fifth night free” benefit to all program members when redeeming points … Continued

7 Mar 2019 Hilton Honors

The Ultimate Sydney Stopover Guide

Do you have a Sydney stopover coming up? Australia’s largest city has plenty for visitors to see and do, and the airport is just a short train ride from the city centre. But if you’re just staying one night in Sydney between flights, there is also an increasingly large choice of airport hotels near both … Continued

6 Mar 2019 Stopover Guides

How to Book Virgin Atlantic Flights with Velocity Points

As a Virgin Australia partner, Virgin Atlantic flights can be booked using Velocity Frequent Flyer points. This could be a handy option if you want to travel to the UK from Asia, North America, South Africa or – from 25 September 2019 – Israel. UK-based Virgin Atlantic is not to be confused with Australia-based Virgin … Continued

5 Mar 2019 Points Inspiration Virgin Australia

Uber Introduces Tipping in Australia

Uber has sparked controversy by encouraging riders in Australia and New Zealand to tip their Uber driver. Last Thursday, US-based Uber added the new tipping functionality to its Uber and Uber Eats apps. Previously, tipping was only encouraged by Uber in the United States where the practice is already commonplace. Uber customers in Australia and … Continued

4 Mar 2019 Ground Transport

PNG Air Lounge Open to Qantas & Velocity Members

Do you have Silver, Gold or Platinum status with Qantas or Velocity Frequent Flyer? Then you’re eligible for access to two airport lounges that you won’t see advertised on the Qantas or Virgin Australia websites! PNG Air is the second-largest airline in Papua New Guinea. It operates a network of domestic routes using its fleet … Continued

4 Mar 2019 Airport Lounge Reviews

Qantas Clarifies Express Card Policy for Platinum Flyers

Qantas has clarified its policy on issuing express path cards to Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers. It comes after reports that frequent flyers were not being issued with express cards despite being entitled to them. The good news is that those express path cards, which help travellers to speed through airport customs and immigration, … Continued

3 Mar 2019 Qantas