The Next Airlines to Join Oneworld & Star Alliance
Star Alliance is getting a new member and Hawaiian Airlines will join the Oneworld alliance on 22 April 2026. Meanwhile, five more airlines are eyeing Oneworld membership.
Tag: Airline Status
What Virgin Australia Does & Doesn’t Do Well
In this opinion piece, I share my thoughts on 11 things Virgin Australia is great at… as well as 8 things the airline could do better.
The Best Programs to Earn Star Alliance Gold Status
This guide explains why many people might find Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles to be the best loyalty program for earning Star Alliance Gold status through flights in 2026.
How to Gift Qantas or Velocity Status to Someone Else
If you earn enough Qantas or Virgin Velocity status credits, you can gift an elite status membership card to a friend or family member.
Earn Virgin Status Credits for Distance Flown with This Trick
By booking flights as part of a Virgin Australia Holidays package, you’ll earn Velocity status credits based on the class and distance flown – potentially netting you a much higher return.