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Fly Non-Stop to Sri Lanka using Qantas Points

Sri Lankan Airlines will commence daily, direct Melbourne-Colombo flights next month. You can book a seat now using your Qantas points in both Economy and Business class!   The Opportunity Ever wanted to visit Sri Lanka? It’s now closer than ever, thanks to a new non-stop flight from Melbourne to Colombo. Sri Lankan Airlines, a … Continued

12 Sep 2017 Points Inspiration Qantas

Visiting Iran: US Visa Complications

Iran is a fascinating and increasingly popular tourist destination. Located in the Persian Gulf, Iran is home to spectacular scenery, impressive architecture, warm hospitality and thousands of years of history. If you’ve been thinking about a holiday in Iran, you’re not alone. The number of visitors to Iran has surged in recent years. But there … Continued

11 Sep 2017 Post Flight

Book a Seat on Qantas’ First 787 Flights

Keen to try out Qantas’ brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner? You won’t have to wait much longer! The first aircraft has already rolled off the Boeing production line in Seattle, and Qantas will start flying its first aircraft on Australian domestic routes in November. Qantas will operate return Boeing 787 flights from Melbourne to Sydney … Continued

9 Sep 2017 Qantas

Qantas Deserts Dubai

Qantas will reinstate its popular “kangaroo route” to London via Singapore. Qantas’ flagship A380 service, QF1, will once again operate as Sydney-Singapore-London from March next year. In doing so, the national carrier will cease all flights to Dubai. Despite deserting Dubai, Qantas intends to extend its alliance with Emirates for a further five years. Qantas … Continued

7 Sep 2017 Qantas

Review: Asiana A380 First Class

As far as hobbies go, First class travel is not a bad one at all! Our member kpc is on a mission to test as many A380 First class products as possible. Recently this saw them testing the A380 suite on Korean-based Asiana Airlines from New York to Seoul. Earlier this month, I had the … Continued

6 Sep 2017 Flight Reviews

Cathay Pacific Adds Copenhagen, Dublin & Brussels Flights

Cathay Pacific will launch flights from Hong Kong to Copenhagen, Dublin and Brussels next year… and you can book a seat right now in Economy or Business class using Qantas points.   The Opportunity Flying to Europe with Qantas points just got a little easier… especially if you’re travelling to Copenhagen, Dublin or Brussels. Cathay Pacific … Continued

5 Sep 2017 Cathay Pacific Points Inspiration

Qantas Shuffles London Lounges

Qantas passengers departing from London-Heathrow now have access to the Cathay Pacific lounge, representing a significant improvement. Eligible flyers, including Qantas Club members, were previously directed to the American Airlines Admirals Club in London-Heathrow. This is located in Terminal 3, which Qantas uses for its flights to Dubai, Melbourne and Sydney. However, a few weeks … Continued

4 Sep 2017 Airports & Lounges

Virgin Velocity Halves eBay Points

Velocity Frequent Flyer members will now earn only one point per dollar on Ebay purchases, down from two points per dollar, as of 1 September. Just a head up for anyone else doing shopping regularly on eBay while earning 2 points / $ like me. Just done the shop for today and notice a message … Continued

2 Sep 2017 Virgin Australia

Qantas Business Class for $283 return!

How does a return Qantas Business class trip for just $283 sound?! Thanks to a current promotion, it’s possible to pick up 18,000 British Airways Executive Club Avios (points) for just $239. That’s enough points for a return Qantas Business class flight from Sydney to Melbourne, or two return trips in Economy. The 18,000 Avios … Continued

31 Aug 2017 British Airways

Central Asia: An Underrated Destination

When planning your next holiday destination, Kazakhstan is probably not the first country that comes to mind. But perhaps it should be. The economic powerhouse of Central Asia has plenty to offer, and planning a trip there is easier than you might think! AFF member Mattg recently visited Kazakhstan, and he was seriously impressed. Kazakhstan … Continued

30 Aug 2017 Destinations

How to fly to Israel using Qantas Points

Israel has traditionally been a difficult destination to reach using Qantas points. But redeeming points to Tel Aviv has just become a little easier, thanks to an expanded partnership between Qantas & El Al…   The Opportunity Israel has traditionally been a difficult destination to reach using Qantas points. This is especially the case if … Continued

29 Aug 2017 Points Inspiration Qantas

Best Virgin Partner Airline to Europe?

Virgin Australia does not operate its own flights to Europe. Instead, Virgin’s frequent flyers can choose to fly on a range of partners that do. Of Virgin Australia’s 12 partner airlines, Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines both offer convenient, one-stop connections between Australia and a range of European destinations. So, which airline is best for … Continued

28 Aug 2017 Virgin Australia