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You can currently get a 20% bonus when converting KrisFlyer miles into Velocity points. There aren't many situations where this would make sense, but there are four exceptions.
Qantas will increase Classic Flight Reward and Classic Upgrade Reward costs on 5 August 2025, including the popular Oneworld Classic Flight Reward. You can still book now to access the lower rates, for travel up to almost a year in advance.
Virgin Australia sells VA-marketed codeshare flights on several partner airlines including Singapore Airlines and Air Canada. When booking these, you'll often pay more for a less seamless experience.
Hawaiian Airlines will end its partnership with Virgin Australia on 30 June 2025, as it prepares to form a new partnership with Qantas.
Emirates will end its fifth-freedom flight between Melbourne and Singapore on 30 March 2025, replacing it with a third daily non-stop Melbourne-Dubai service. The new flights will have Premium Economy and "Game Changer" First Class.
Airlines including Emirates, Etihad and Finnair have unbundled Business Class, removing staples like lounge access and seat selection as standard inclusions. Are the lower ticket prices worth it?
Singapore Airlines offers First Class on its Boeing 777s and Suites on its Airbus A380s. Our guide explains what to expect and how to book.
The SkyBus airport bus in Melbourne is convenient but overpriced. Here is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport to the city.
Airlines have changed the way they release reward seats, holding them back until much closer to departure. To maximise your chances of finding reward seats in 2025, you also need to change your mindset.
In episode 7 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart share their best tips for finding reward flight availability in 2025 - including the airlines and routes with the most Business Class availability.
A unique feature of Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program is the ability to transfer points to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer. Our guide explains when you should do it.
Many World of Hyatt membership numbers end in the letter O or I. This makes no sense because the letters O and I are easily - and frequently - confused for numbers.