Hotel Status Matches: Unlock Elite Perks Elsewhere
With hotel status matching, you can instantly enjoy the elite membership perks that you get at one chain at lots of other hotels as well - without the cost of climbing loyalty ladders.
Airline Status
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 Double Status Credits Count Towards Lifetime Tiers Again
Qantas has reversed its unpopular decision not to let double status credits count towards lifetime status after a swift backlash from the frequent flyer community.
29 Aug 2025
Qantas
New Qantas Double Status Credits Offer with a Catch
Qantas is giving double status credits on flights booked from 28 August until 3 September 2025, but these don't count towards lifetime status.
28 Aug 2025
Qantas
Qantas Removing Points Option from Loyalty Bonus
Qantas Frequent Flyer provides a Loyalty Bonus each time you earn 500 status credits from Qantas or Jetstar flights, up to four times per membership year. You can currently choose between bonus points or status credits - but not for much longer.
20 Aug 2025
Qantas
My Excellent Experience with Radisson Rewards VIP Status
Despite being relatively easy to earn, Radisson Rewards VIP status would have to be one of the best hotel loyalty program status tiers out there.
18 Aug 2025
Hotel Loyalty Programs
Airline Upgrades: Myth, Method or Magic?
Airline upgrades are rare but can still happen. Here are some useful pointers to improve your chances of securing an upgrade.
17 Aug 2025
The Journey
Benefits on LATAM Airlines for Qantas Frequent Flyers
Although LATAM Airlines has left Oneworld, Qantas Frequent Flyer members can still earn & redeem points with the South American carrier. Qantas Gold, Platinum & Platinum One members also receive lounge access at selected airports.
14 Aug 2025
LATAM Airlines
Air Canada Adopts Spend-Based Aeroplan Status
Air Canada is jumping on the unpopular bandwagon of awarding status based on the amount of money you spend, following the likes of Virgin Australia and British Airways.
8 Aug 2025
Air Canada
Review Date Confusion: Velocity Members Caught Out by Status Renewal Changes
If your Virgin Australia status review date is on or after 1 October 2025, you'll have to meet the more onerous new requirements to renew your tier - even if you would have requalified before 1 October under the current system.
30 Jul 2025
Virgin Australia
Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold Status Guide
Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold status comes with lounge access, priority access, extra baggage and more benefits when flying with Qantas and its partners.
24 Jul 2025
Qantas
How to Earn Qantas Green Tier After the Devaluation
Qantas Green Tier members earn 10,000 bonus points or 50 status credits by completing 5 sustainable activities. Unfortunately, Qantas has just made it a lot harder to do that.
11 Jul 2025
Qantas
Guide to Oneworld, SkyTeam & Star Alliance Status Benefits
When you have Oneworld Ruby, Sapphire or Emerald, Star Alliance Silver or Gold, or SkyTeam Elite or Elite Plus status, you can enjoy reciprocal benefits across the whole alliance.
2 Jul 2025
Global Airline Alliances