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.
Australian regulators have tentatively rejected Qantas’ application for an expanded codeshare agreement with Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific. Back in January, Qantas applied for permission from Australia’s International Air Services Commission (IASC) to place its “QF” code on five Cathay Pacific services between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Hong Kong. Similarly, Cathay Pacific would codeshare on five … Continued
In October 2018, Qantas and Air New Zealand launched an unlikely new codeshare agreement. Air New Zealand began code-sharing on Qantas domestic routes, and Qantas in turn placed its “QF” code on many Air New Zealand domestic flights. The agreement between Qantas and Air New Zealand means that frequent flyers can earn points and receive … Continued
Virgin Australia has launched a brand new double status credits offer! Until 27 May 2019, you can earn double Velocity status credits on new Virgin Australia flight bookings for travel until 14 April 2020. To use this promotion, you must first register on the Virgin Australia website and enter your Velocity Frequent Flyer number at the … Continued
If you’re a Qantas Frequent Flyer member, you may wish to check your inbox! Qantas has been sending out more targeted double status credit offers this weekend. This time, the offer applies to all Qantas international flights for travel until 9 May 2020. The offers are targeted, meaning you’ll only be eligible if you received … Continued
Find out how to easily earn Star Alliance Gold status with several different frequent flyer programs, including Aegean Miles+Bonus and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles! Episode 11 of the AFF on AIR podcast includes an interview with John Blom, Australia’s top tennis umpire and a lifetime Diamond Plus member of Asiana Club. Asiana Club is one of … Continued
Find out how to easily earn Star Alliance Gold status with several different frequent flyer programs! This episode also includes an interview with John Blom, Australia’s top tennis umpire and a lifetime Diamond Plus member of Asiana Club. Episode contents: 0:57 – Fortnightly news round-up 4:53 – Interview with John Blom – travelling … Continued
This week, American Airlines launched a new partnership with Hyatt Hotels. American Airlines AAdvantage members with Platinum or higher status have been offered a complimentary status match to an equivalent tier in the World of Hyatt program. So, in addition to benefits when flying, AAdvantage Platinum members can now receive perks such as late check-out … Continued
Air New Zealand Koru Club membership offers lounge access and a host of other benefits when flying on Air New Zealand. The Kiwi equivalent of Qantas Club or Virgin Australia Lounge membrship membership, Air New Zealand sells annual Koru Club memberships for a fee. With a Koru Club membership, you’ll have access to any of Air … Continued
It takes years to build customer loyalty, but just a few minutes to destroy it. Max Samuels is a Qantas Platinum member who has been loyal to the airline for many years. But in a recent incident, a Qantas staff member was so rude to this member, who also holds lifetime Gold status, that they decided … Continued
It takes quite a lot of flying to reach the heights of Platinum status with Qantas or Virgin Australia. But for really frequent flyers, both airlines also offer additional benefits to members that earn considerably more status credits beyond the Platinum status threshold. This includes the ability to gift Gold or Platinum membership to a … Continued
Virgin Australia has expanded its codeshare partnership with Hawaiian Airlines. Virgin has added its “VA” code to Hawaiian’s Brisbane-Honolulu route, meaning Velocity Gold and Platinum members finally have lounge access in Brisbane when flying to Hawaii. However, booking the Virgin Australia codeshare comes at a cost… literally. Hawaiian Airlines flies three times per week from … Continued
Qantas has launched yet another double status credits offer this week, and this time it’s not an April Fool’s Day joke. Many AFF members have received the offer which applies to international Qantas flights. This targeted double status credits offer is running until 11.59pm on Friday 19 April 2019, and covers travel booked between 20 April … Continued
