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Qantas vs Emirates in First Class

Qantas and its partner Emirates offer distinctly different First class products. So, if both are the same price – or the same number of points – which airline is the better choice? My partner and I are looking at booking an award flight from MEL to SIN next year and have enough points to fly … Continued

11 Oct 2017 Emirates Qantas

Redeem Your United Miles to Asia Now!

United Mileage Plus redemptions will become more expensive from 1 November 2017. So now is the perfect time to redeem your miles to fly to Asia on Singapore Airlines or Thai Airways. The Opportunity You may already be aware that United will increase the number of miles required to redeem for an award flight next … Continued

10 Oct 2017 Points Inspiration United Airlines

Domestic Flight ID Checks Coming?

It has been reported that compulsory ID checks will soon be implemented for Australian domestic flights. This means that you would be required to show photo identification before boarding a domestic flight. It is already illegal to fly under a false name. And when checking in at an airport counter, most airlines will already ask … Continued

7 Oct 2017 The Journey

Rental Car Fuel Scam

One member is furious after being ripped off by car rental company Hertz. This member hired a car in Perth, returning it to the airport with a full tank of petrol. Despite this, their credit card was later charged $26.39 for fuel. Another member reports a strikingly similar experience with Hertz. They not only returned … Continued

5 Oct 2017 Car Hire

Trekking the Kokoda Trail

This week’s trip report is a little different. Our member swanning_it recently flew to Papua New Guinea with a team of 8 Australians to trek the Kokoda Trail! Walking the Kokoda Trail, the site of a famous World War II battle, is not an easy task. But it’s an area of great historical importance. Between … Continued

4 Oct 2017 Destinations

Bali Flights in Limbo

Flights to and from Denpasar are in limbo as Mount Agung, a volcano on the Indonesian island of Bali, threatens to erupt. Locals have been evacuated from the immediate vicinity of the volcano but flights are still operating as normal… for now. Aircraft cannot fly through volcanic ash for safety reasons. In 1982, British Airways … Continued

2 Oct 2017 Airlines, Miles and Points

Earning Quick & Easy Qantas Points

If you’re just short of the Qantas points needed for a reward flight, don’t worry! There are numerous ways to earn Qantas points quickly, easily and cheaply. One member was recently 4,500 points short of a reward flight. Thanks to our community’s advice, they were able to bridge their points shortfall in under 24 hours. … Continued

30 Sep 2017 Qantas

Frequent Flyer Point Optimisation

Frequent flyer points open the door to a world of opportunities. Using points, you can travel to almost anywhere in the world. You can even fly in the comfort of Business or First class! Many of us try to simply accumulate as many frequent flyer points as possible. But with a little bit of planning … Continued

28 Sep 2017 Airlines, Miles and Points

Qantas First Class across the Pacific

Last week’s trip report featured “the business”, Virgin Australia’s highest class of travel across the Pacific. This week, our member Berlin reviews Qantas’ trans-Pacific First class. Berlin had booked a Business class ticket, flying from Sydney to Los Angeles and returning from Dallas. Thanks to some frequent flyer points and a little bit of luck, … Continued

27 Sep 2017 Flight Reviews

Last Chance for Virgin America Redemptions

This week is your last chance to redeem Virgin Australia Velocity points for Virgin America flights! It’s also the final call for Virgin America Elevate redemptions on partner airlines including Virgin Australia.   The Opportunity Virgin Australia currently partners with three US-based airlines; Delta, Hawaiian Airlines and Virgin America. But a merger between Virgin America … Continued

26 Sep 2017 Points Inspiration Virgin Australia

Auckland Fuel Shortage Cancels Flights

Dozens of flights to and from Auckland, New Zealand have been cancelled over the past fortnight. Many long-haul flights departing Auckland have also been forced to make costly diversions en-route. The cause of the chaos is a severe shortage of fuel at Auckland Airport that could last up to two weeks. Until the fuel supply … Continued

25 Sep 2017 Airports & Lounges

Qantas First Lounge Passes for Platinum One Members

Qantas has added a new benefit for its top-tier Platinum One frequent flyers. Platinum One members now receive two annual lounge passes which can be gifted to friends and family or used to bring additional guests into the lounge. These passes can be used in Qantas’ acclaimed international First class lounges, or any other international … Continued

23 Sep 2017 Qantas