Airline status ensures an enjoyable experience when flying with the airline putting you ahead of the crowd when trying to get an upgrade, complimentary lounge access and other benefits.
Qantas Silver status comes with extra baggage, a lounge pass, bonus points and more benefits when flying with Qantas and its partners.
Velocity Silver status comes with extra baggage, two airport lounge passes, bonus points and more benefits when flying with Virgin Australia oi its partner airlines.
In episode 102 of AFF on Air, loyalty expert Mark Ross-Smith explains how airline alliances like Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance work behind the scenes.
Virgin Australia made a minor change to its flight boarding procedure last year, but the priority boarding queue retains its priority.
On one hand, it’s irrational to spend more money on less desirable flights. But this doesn't account for the value of airline status.
Fly Ahead allows Velocity Gold and Platinum members to change to an earlier Virgin Australia flight on the same day at no cost.
Qatar Airways has given all of its Privilege Club members yet another status tier extension, this time until the end of December 2023.
Register between 23-28 March 2023 to earn double Qantas status credits or double points on an unlimited number of eligible Qantas flights.
Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold membership includes great perks like airport lounge access, but Qantas Platinum status packs even more of a punch.
Priority check-in, security and boarding is normally a welcome reprieve from airport crowds. But sometimes, the "priority" queue is slower.
Velocity Frequent Flyer is offering a free status match to new Virgin Australia Business Flyer members who currently hold the equivalent of Silver or higher status with a competing frequent flyer program.
Italy's flag carrier ITA Airways joined the SkyTeam alliance in 2021. Most other SkyTeam airlines still don't recognise its membership.