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Qantas, Emirates Chauffeur Drive Cutbacks

Emirates and Qantas are both cutting back their complimentary Chauffeur Drive services from next month. These services are currently offered to Business and First Class passengers flying with Emirates on most routes, as well as Qantas Business Class passengers flying to or from London. No more Emirates Chauffeur Drive on award tickets From 1 March 2019, … Continued

8 Feb 2019 Emirates

Aircraft Cabins: Too Hot for Comfort?

Ever felt uncomfortably hot (or cold) when flying? You’re not alone. It seems that aircraft cabin temperatures are a sticking point for many flyers, and are something that very few airlines get consistently right. Many AFF members find that aircraft cabin temperatures, generally, are too hot. While it varies across airlines and aircraft types, it … Continued

7 Feb 2019 In Flight

The Ultimate Los Angeles Stopover Guide

Los Angeles, California. It’s home to the glitz and glam of Hollywood, a short drive from Disneyland and the location of the largest international airport on the west coast of the United States. With 69% of flights from Australia to the US mainland arriving at Los Angeles International Airport, there’s a good chance you’ll be … Continued

7 Feb 2019 Stopover Guides

Singapore Airlines Business to Europe from $4,555 return

Looking for a great Business Class deal from Australia to Europe? You can often get cheaper fares by purchasing tickets originating in Europe. But if you live in Australia, there are currently some very good airfares available to Europe with Singapore Airlines. Business Class flights from Perth to Europe, flying Singapore Airlines, are available from … Continued

6 Feb 2019 Singapore Airlines

Macquarie Hilton Honors Credit Card Axed

Macquarie Bank will discontinue its Hilton Honors Macquarie Platinum credit card, the only co-branded credit card of any hotel loyalty program in Australia, from 1 May 2019. Macquarie Bank already stopped offering its popular Hilton credit card to new cardholders last year. Now, it has advised existing Hilton Honors Macquarie Platinum cardholders that from 1 … Continued

6 Feb 2019 Hilton Honors

The Cost of Operating a Flight

Ever wondered how much it costs a commercial airline to operate a flight? It costs an airline just over $10,000 to fly a Boeing 737 from Sydney to Melbourne, meaning they need to make at least $60 in revenue from each seat to turn a profit. And it costs almost $200,000 to run an Airbus … Continued

3 Feb 2019 In Flight

Best Velocity Status Runs with Double Status Credits

In case you haven’t already heard, there’s a brand new Velocity double status credits offer on now! You can earn double status credits for all new Virgin Australia marketed and operated flights booked by 12 February 2019, for travel until 28 December 2019. Thanks to the current promotion, it’s possible to accrue Velocity status credits on … Continued

1 Feb 2019 Virgin Australia

Velocity Double Status Credits Offer (February 2019)

Great news for Virgin Australia flyers… Virgin has announced a brand new Velocity double status credits offer! By taking advantage of this promotion, you can reach the heights of Silver, Gold or Platinum status with Virgin Australia with just half the usual amount of flying.   How to take advantage of this Velocity Double Status … Continued

1 Feb 2019 Virgin Australia

How to get Cheaper Singapore Airlines Awards

Last week, Singapore Airlines increased the cost of most KrisFlyer redemptions for travel on Singapore Airlines and SilkAir. Curiously, however, there was no increase to the cost of award flights on Star Alliance partner airlines. This means that most KrisFlyer redemptions are now cheaper if you redeem miles for a Star Alliance award. With KrisFlyer, a … Continued

30 Jan 2019 Points Inspiration Singapore Airlines

Business Class Deal from Thailand to Europe

Looking for a cheap Business Class deal to Europe? There are once again some great deals from Thailand currently available, this time with Gulf Air. Business class tickets are available from Bangkok to both Frankfurt, Germany and Paris, France from $2,360 return. By combining this with a cheap Economy ticket from Australia to Thailand, you … Continued

30 Jan 2019 Other Airlines

20,000 Woolworths Rewards Points for $30

If you’re in the market for pet insurance, Woolworths has an offer that may be im-paw-sible to re-fur-se. By taking out a new pet insurance policy, you can earn 20,000 bonus Woolworths Rewards points. That’s equivalent to 8,700 Qantas Frequent Flyer points (or a $100 Woolworths voucher). As an example, the Qantas points are enough … Continued

27 Jan 2019 Woolworths Everyday Rewards

Podcast #3: Fifth Freedom Flights

In Episode 3 of the AFF on AIR podcast, Australian Frequent Flyer editor Matt Graham discusses the pros & cons of fifth-freedom flights. This episode also includes tips on Singapore Airlines’ Star Alliance round-the-world award tickets, a Virgin Australia Gold status shortcut, the latest frequent flyer news and more. Listen now to AFF on AIR … Continued

26 Jan 2019 AFF on Air Podcast