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Super Hainan Airlines Business Sale to Europe

Hainan Airlines’ magnificent Business Class deals from Australia to Europe are back! The Skytrax 5-star airline is offering return Business tickets from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns to various destinations across Europe from under $3,000 return. These Hainan Business sale fares are available for travel to London, Paris, Rome and Brussels. The flights all operate … Continued

10 Nov 2018 Other Airlines

Expert Flyer Sold to Red Ventures

Expert Flyer, a popular online resource for frequent flyers, has been acquired by Red Ventures. With Expert Flyer sold, significant changes are expected to the service which has remained largely unchanged since it was launched 14 years ago. Red Ventures, the new owner of Expert Flyer, is a large American marketing company. It already owns … Continued

9 Nov 2018 Travel Tools & Technology

How Great Aircraft Designs Are Ruined By Accountants

Do you remember when Boeing marketed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner as a luxurious and spacious new aircraft that would end jet lag? Boeing promised that even Economy passengers would travel in greater comfort thanks to new technology and a spacious cabin design. Indeed, new technology on the Boeing 787 such as electronic windows and a … Continued

8 Nov 2018 Airlines, Miles and Points

Qantas’ Targeted Bonus Status Credit Offers

Qantas’ double status credit offers are extremely popular among AFF members looking for a shortcut to earning or retaining Qantas status. Status credits are used to determine your membership level in the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. So earning bonus status credits means you can achieve a higher status by taking fewer flights. Qantas has run … Continued

8 Nov 2018 Qantas

Delta Intra-Asia Flights: Opportunities for Velocity Members

Did you know that Delta Air Lines operates a couple of fifth-freedom flights within Asia? The US-based carrier and Virgin Australia partner has daily flights to Tokyo’s Narita Airport from both Singapore and Manila. These fifth-freedom Delta intra-Asia routes present a couple of interesting opportunities for members of Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer program. Not … Continued

7 Nov 2018 Points Inspiration Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia to Recognise Veterans: Misguided?

This week marks exactly 100 years since the end of World War One. As you would expect, there have been a flurry of announcements to mark the occasion. But a recent move by Virgin Australia has caused quite a stir. Virgin Australia has announced that it will offer priority boarding to military veterans. The airline … Continued

6 Nov 2018 Virgin Australia

Turkish Airlines Business Sale: Bangkok to Europe from $2,411 return

Looking for a cheaper way to fly to Europe in comfort? Thanks to a current Turkish Airlines Business class sale running in Thailand, you can fly from Bangkok to Europe for as little as $2,411 return in Business Class. By combining this with a cheap Economy ticket (or a frequent flyer reward booking) from Australia … Continued

4 Nov 2018 Other Airlines

New Qantas Melbourne Business Lounge Opens

After a year of construction work, Qantas has officially opened its brand new domestic Business Lounge at Melbourne Airport. The Qantas Melbourne Business Lounge in the domestic Terminal 1 is not only larger than its predecessor, but it also now comes with an Asian spice bar. Part of the new lounge has already been open … Continued

3 Nov 2018 Airports & Lounges

Westpac Devalues Altitude Rewards Points

If you have a Westpac credit card that earns Altitude Rewards points, now is your last chance to transfer your points before the upcoming devaluation. On Friday 9 November 2018, Westpac will increase the number of Altitude Rewards points required when transferring to most frequent flyer program partners. This also means you’ll soon earn fewer airline … Continued

3 Nov 2018 Westpac

3-Hour Time Limit for New Virgin Lounges

Virgin Australia’s new “The House” lounges at Sydney and Melbourne airports opened just a week ago. Replacing the old Etihad Airways lounges in Sydney and Melbourne, these lounges are available to Virgin Australia Business Class passengers, Velocity Gold & Platinum members and Virgin Lounge members when departing on an international Virgin Australia flight. The lounges … Continued

2 Nov 2018 Virgin Australia

Why Travel Insurance for the USA is Essential

If you’re travelling overseas, travel insurance is extremely important. But this is especially the case if you’re visiting the United States. Medical bills in the USA routinely run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and payment is often required upfront. If something happens and you need urgent medical treatment, you could even be refused … Continued

1 Nov 2018 Travel Lifestyle

15% Velocity Point Bonus during November 2018

Virgin Australia has today launched a brand new promotion on point transfers to Velocity Frequent Flyer. During the month-long promotion, you can earn a 15% Velocity point bonus when converting points from most Australian credit card rewards programs to Velocity. You’ll also earn bonus points when transferring points from Flybuys and many hotel loyalty programs … Continued

1 Nov 2018 Virgin Australia