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Many fifth-freedom routes pass through LAX

Complete List of Fifth-Freedom Routes

Our complete, updated list of fifth-freedom routes includes all international tag flights that can be booked as standalone journeys.

10 Jul 2025 Airlines, Miles and Points
Live music on a Friday afternoon in the Sydney Qantas Club lounge

Live Music in the Qantas Club

The Qantas Club at Sydney Airport is adding some weekend cheer, with live music in the lounge from 4-8pm on Friday and Sunday evenings.

10 Jul 2025 Qantas
Qantas headquarters building in Mascot

Qantas Reveals Extent of Data Breach

Qantas has begun contacting the 5.7 million customers whose data was accessed in last week's data breach, with specific information about which of their personal information was stolen.

9 Jul 2025 Qantas
AFF winery tour in Launceston

Guide to AFF’s Annual Weekend Member Gathering

AFF member gatherings, including the upcoming event in Melbourne, are a great place to meet other Australian frequent flyers, share travel tales and learn new tricks.

9 Jul 2025 Travel Lifestyle
Air Canada's Aeroplan program is now a PayRewards transfer partner

Guide to PayRewards Transfer Partners

You can now convert PayRewards points into British Airways Avios, Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles and more, as Pay.com.au adds more airline and hotel transfer partners.

8 Jul 2025 Air Canada
Thai Airways 777 at Bangkok Airport (BKK)

Is It Time to Reconsider THAI Royal Orchid Plus?

The Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus program had been relatively uncompetitive in recent years. But it now has a new booking website, reasonable pricing and surprisingly good award availability.

4 Jul 2025 Other Airlines
Avianca Star Alliance livery A320

Is It Worth Buying LifeMiles in 2025?

You can buy Avianca LifeMiles very cheaply during a generous promotion, lilke the current 160% bonus, but redeeming them for Star Alliance flights can be difficult. Is it worth it in 2025?

3 Jul 2025 Avianca