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Earn Qantas Points on All Hotel Bookings

Three Qantas points per dollar can now be earned on all hotel bookings made on the Qantas website. Points have been awarded on hotel bookings made through Qantas Hotels previously, however only on selected participating hotels. Now, at least 3 points per dollar are earned when booking any of the 127,000 worldwide hotels featured on the Qantas website. Selected … Continued

13 Jun 2016 Hotel Loyalty Programs

Why Air Asia is Cancelling its Bali Flights

Indonesia Air Asia X will suspend all flights from 1 September 2016. This will result in the cancellation of all flights between Sydney, Melbourne and Bali. Affected passengers have been contacted and given the option of a rebooking onto new flights, including via Kuala Lumpur, or travelling prior to the route suspensions in September. Passengers … Continued

11 Jun 2016 Other Airlines

Qantas Loyalty Abandoned

This week one member reveals why they abandoned their loyalty to Qantas. After years of successive frequent flyer program devaluations, this member felt like their loyalty was no longer a two-way street. The loss of Any Seat Awards, reductions in earning rates on oneworld airlines and a loss of anytime lounge access all contributed to … Continued

9 Jun 2016 Qantas

Frequent Flyer Goal Setting

This week our members discuss their frequent flyer point goals, and what they have done to reach them. Been thinking about this one for a while and I am wondering how long it has taken everyone to get the desired points needed for a specific purpose? What was the goal of your points, how did … Continued

8 Jun 2016 Airlines, Miles and Points

Virgin Eyes China Flights

Virgin Australia could fly to China from next year, with Beijing and Hong Kong flagged as possible new destinations. The flights would be operated by Airbus A330 aircraft currently used on most flights between the east coast and Perth. The announcement comes after HNA Group, which part-owns Chinese-based Hainan Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines, bought … Continued

6 Jun 2016 Virgin Australia

Cheap Virgin Status Credits with Delta

Our members have discovered an ingenious new way to maximise Virgin Australia status credits when flying Delta. US-based Delta Airlines recently introduced “Comfort Plus”, a new class of travel on US domestic flights between Economy and First. Comfort Plus is similar to Premium Economy, with passengers receiving more legroom, complimentary meals and other benefits in … Continued

4 Jun 2016 Virgin Australia

Virgin Service Drops

Virgin Australia’s in-flight service appears to be the latest victim of cost-cutting at the airline. While airfares continue to rise, many feel that the level of service provided by Virgin is actually decreasing. Instead of being served on a tray, meals on Virgin’s trans-continental flights to Perth are now wrapped in a napkin. Dessert is … Continued

2 Jun 2016 Virgin Australia

A Bucket List Flight in First

An international flight in First class is a bucket list trip for many people. But our member Justinf recently decided to turn his dream into a reality by sampling First class on Qantas’ longest flight! Flying from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth in the United States, our member got to try out Qantas’ flagship First class product on the … Continued

1 Jun 2016 Flight Reviews

Save Thousands on Round-the-World Flights!

A round-the-world trip is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience. You’ll get to experience different cultures, taste new and exotic foods, speak different languages, meet new people, see sights not found anywhere else, and much, much more! If you’d like to travel around the world, the special round-the-world airfares offered by each of the three … Continued

30 May 2016 Planning & Booking

Is Virgin Platinum Status Worthwhile?

Platinum status with Virgin Australia requires twice as many flights to earn as Gold status. But do the additional benefits of Platinum status justify the extra effort? Gold status comes with numerous worthwhile benefits including lounge access, priority boarding, Fly Ahead, and access to points upgrades on international flights. In addition to these benefits, Velocity … Continued

28 May 2016 Virgin Australia

Qantas Points Dilemma

You’ve worked hard to build a healthy Qantas point balance, but what is the best way to spend them? This week our members share their tips and strategies to gain maximum value from your points. Premium cabin upgrades and reward flights, especially on long-haul international flights, are some of the best value, and most popular … Continued

26 May 2016 Qantas

A Magic Carpet Tour of Persia

Our member Skyring recently travelled to an intriguing part of the world that very few get the opportunity to experience first-hand. Having been inspired by the stories of Bruce, a Persian carpet salesman, our member visited the Middle Eastern country of Iran. The thought of participating on a tour through a “difficult” country, led by … Continued

25 May 2016 Destinations