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Virgin to Resume Daily Melbourne-Hong Kong Flights

Virgin Australia will resume daily flights from Melbourne to Hong Kong from 28 October 2018. This is the same date that Virgin’s partner Hong Kong Airlines will end flights from Gold Coast and Cairns to Hong Kong. Virgin Australia currently flies every day from Melbourne to Hong Kong using Airbus A330-200s. But Virgin’s Melbourne-Hong Kong schedule … Continued

30 Jun 2018 Virgin Australia

Qantas Temporarily Axes Premium Economy to Hong Kong

Qantas will temporarily remove Premium Economy from its Sydney-Hong Kong flights next year. All Qantas flights to Hong Kong between 29 March and 10 June 2019 are currently scheduled to be operated by Airbus A330s. These aircraft do not have a Premium Economy cabin. As a result, Qantas is not selling any seats in Premium … Continued

29 Jun 2018 Qantas

World’s Best (and Worst) International Airports

Singapore Airport has been rated by AFF members as the world’s best international airport. Meanwhile, Sydney Airport has been rated as one of the worst. With a swimming pool, movie theatres, great restaurants and even a butterfly garden, it’s not hard to see why Singapore’s Changi Airport is an AFF favourite! It has also won … Continued

28 Jun 2018 Airports & Lounges

How Much is a Frequent Flyer Point Worth?

Not all frequent flyer points were created equal. The value you receive depends on how they are spent. We all try to maximise the value we get when redeeming frequent flyer points… so how do you know if you’re getting a good deal? The “Cents Per Point” Method One way to calculate the value of … Continued

27 Jun 2018 Qantas

Virgin Australia Family Pooling Guide

Virgin Australia’s family pooling scheme is a unique benefit that allows up to six family members to combine their Velocity points and status credits in one account. This family-friendly initiative makes it much easier to earn Virgin Australia status when travelling together. How family pooling works A family pool can consist of up to two … Continued

27 Jun 2018 Virgin Australia

How to Fly from Australia to Russia with Points

The Fifa World Cup in Russia has begun! We thought we’d take this opportunity to explore the different ways you can fly from Australia to Russia with frequent flyer points. If watching all that football has inspired you to book a trip to this fascinating country, here are the best ways to get from Australia … Continued

26 Jun 2018 Planning & Booking Points Inspiration

Qantas Priority Boarding Doesn’t Work

Priority boarding is a published Qantas benefit for eligible passengers. Qantas advertises that priority boarding will be available to Business class passengers and Gold, Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers on Qantas flights. Unfortunately, this benefit is delivered so rarely that Qantas priority boarding has become a running joke on the Australian Frequent Flyer forum. … Continued

23 Jun 2018 Qantas

Flat Beds to Auckland for Under $500 return

Air Asia X may not be the first airline you consider for a trip to New Zealand. But right now, the Malaysian carrier has some very attractive premium airfares to Auckland. Air Asia X flies daily from the Gold Coast to Auckland at convenient times. The outbound flight departs Gold Coast around 11am, arriving in … Continued

22 Jun 2018 Other Airlines

New Powder Restrictions for International Flights

We’ve already become used to the liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) restrictions in place for international flights. Since 2006, the maximum size of any liquids, aerosols and gels carried onto international flights has been 100 millilitres or grams. Now, the rules are being tightened even further to also restrict powders that are carried onto Australian … Continued

21 Jun 2018 Airports & Lounges

10,000 Easy Qantas Points with a Debit Card

There’s currently an easy 10,000 Qantas points up for grabs, thanks to a new Bankwest promotion. Earn 10,000 Qantas points by signing up for a free Bankwest Qantas transaction account. You’d just need to make 10 purchases of $2 or more within the first two months of opening the bank account. This account comes with … Continued

21 Jun 2018 Credit Cards

Lounge Review: Virgin Atlantic San Francisco Clubhouse

AFF member bsb recently visited the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounge in San Francisco. This is the lounge used by Virgin Atlantic, with access available to Upper Class passengers as well as Virgin Australia Velocity Gold and Platinum members. Virgin Atlantic’s San Francisco Clubhouse lounge is also used by Fiji Airways. bsb has taken the time to write … Continued

21 Jun 2018 Airport Lounge Reviews

Fly Business Class to Europe for 85,000 AAdvantage Miles

American Airlines AAdvantage miles are a popular currency for Australian frequent flyers. You can buy AAdvantage miles directly from American Airlines – often at generous discounts. It costs just 85,000 AAdvantage miles one-way to fly from Australia to Europe in Business class. First Class from Australia to Europe costs just 115,000 AAdvantage miles. Plus, there are no … Continued

20 Jun 2018 American Airlines Points Inspiration