Podcast #71: NSW Ends Quarantine

This week, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet made a huge announcement that Australians will finally be allowed to leave the country – and return without quarantine – from 1 November 2021. That’s just over two weeks away! There are some conditions. For example, Australians will need to be fully vaccinated, will need a negative COVID-19 test … Continued

It’s Back: 50 Qantas Status Credits + 6,000 Points from $64

Qantas Frequent Flyer members could earn 50 status credits and more than 6,000 Qantas points starting from as little as $63.63, thanks to a lucrative Qantas Health Insurance promotion. Originally running between 9-13 July 2021, this promotion is now back and available to new Qantas Health Insurance customers who sign up between 8-12 October 2021. With … Continued

Podcast #70: Australia Reopening International Borders

The Australian government has announced that international border restrictions will begin to be relaxed on a state-by-state basis from next month. That’s great news for so many Australians, but how exactly will the new border arrangements work? In episode 70 of the AFF on Air podcast, Matt explains what we do and don’t know so … Continued

Qantas/BP Status Credit Offer Debacle

In July 2021, BP announced a special offer of 50 Qantas status credits for making five transactions at BP worth at least $50 each by the end of September. This has been a popular promotion with AFF members because there aren’t too many other ways to earn status credits without flying. Unfortunately, now that this … Continued

New Round of Velocity Status Extensions (September 2021)

Virgin Australia has announced another new status extension offer for many of its Velocity Frequent Flyer Silver, Gold and Platinum members. Depending on which offer they qualify for, selected Velocity members will now get to enjoy their status for an extra five or eight months. Velocity Gold and Platinum members who previously participated in last … Continued