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.
More airlines are offering branded fare categories that all book into the same fare class (RBD). This can cause confusion when trying to work out how many frequent flyer points and status credits you'll earn when flying partner airlines.
If you've flown Qantas in the last year, you have until Wednesday, 30 August 2023 to claim your gift of up to 5,000 Qantas points or 75 status credits.
Virgin Australia has launched a Velocity Gold status match for eligible Qantas Frequent Flyer members who apply by 15 September 2023.
Velocity Frequent Flyer is giving a selected group of members the opportunity to earn back their status by completing a simple challenge.
Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program has launched another double status credits offer, for new bookings until 3 August 2023.
Qantas has extended its status support for Platinum and Platinum One flyers, making it easier for those with membership years ending between July and September 2023 to renew their membership.
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.
Qatar Airways has given all of its Privilege Club members yet another status tier extension, this time until the end of December 2023.