Jetstar flyers can now earn more Qantas Points and bonus status credits with a Qantas Frequent Flyer Extra subscription, costing $199 per year (in addition to the cost of a Club Jetstar membership).
Platinum Plus is Virgin Australia’s new top status tier. To earn it, you’d need to spend $24,000 on airfares – but some frequent flyers feel the benefits don’t justify that. Here are 10 ways Virgin could change that.
Haven’t quite earned enough status credits to renew your Qantas Gold or Platinum status? You might be able to extend your status for another year by spending Qantas Points.
Our analysis shows that it costs an average flyer around 2-3x more money to earn status with Qantas than with Virgin Australia Velocity. But there’s a catch.
Qantas Business Rewards members who register for this new offer can earn double status credits on Qantas flights booked from 23-29 October 2025.