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LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9 taking off at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

How to Get from Australia to South America

LATAM Airlines and Qantas are currently the only airlines flying between Australia and South America, but there are also some indirect options.

28 Feb 2025 Planning & Booking
View from the Qantas First Lounge, Sydney

The Risk & Reward of Jetstar First Lounge Runs

Qantas Platinum members can enjoy access to the Qantas First Lounges when flying on Jetstar domestic flights that depart from international terminals. With flights available for as little as $29, this can be a great deal... assuming Jetstar doesn't cancel your flight.

26 Feb 2025 Jetstar
Hilton Honors offers a Gold status match. Image © 2019 Hilton.

Hilton Honors Status Match Challenge

If you already have status with another hotel chain, you can get an instant advantage of the Hilton Honors status match and challenge.

26 Feb 2025 Hilton Honors
Qantas Airbus A380 Premium Economy

Which Qantas Routes Feature Premium Economy?

Qantas offers Premium Economy on its Airbus A380 and Boeing 787-9 aircraft. These fly from Australia to 14 international destinations including London, Paris, Johannesburg and Los Angeles.

21 Feb 2025 Qantas
Virgin Cuts Bags, Velocity Benefits on New "Lite" Fares

Velocity Carrier Charges on Reward Flights

Velocity Frequent Flyer applies "carrier charges" when redeeming points for Reward Seats on airlines including Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways. We've put together a full list of the amounts.

15 Feb 2025 Virgin Australia