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Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800

How to Earn Lots of Velocity Points

It's easy to earn lots of Velocity points in Australia by flying, with credit cards and with Velocity Frequent Flyer's many partners. Here's an overview of the options.

7 Apr 2025 Virgin Australia
Fiji Airways Airbus A330-200 at Auckland Airport

Fiji Airways Joins Oneworld as a Full Member

Fiji Airways is now a full member of Oneworld, meaning more consistent elite benefits and a switch to the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. You can also now use Fiji Airways as part of a Qantas Oneworld Classic Flight Reward.

1 Apr 2025 Oneworld
Current and historical Qantas uniforms

18 Things Qantas Does Well

Qantas may have its challenges, but there's lots to like about Australia's national carrier. Here are 18 things Qantas does particularly well.

28 Mar 2025 Qantas
Qantas Boeing 737-800s at Brisbane Airport

10 Things Qantas Could Do Better

I enjoy flying the flying kangaroo most of the time, but there are 10 things I think Qantas could improve including its call centre, aircraft cleaning and priority baggage.

28 Mar 2025 Qantas