Double Status Credits with Virgin Australia – November 2019

Virgin Australia has released a brand new, public Double Status Credits offer today! You can earn double Velocity status credits on all new Virgin Australia flight bookings made until the end of this week, for travel until 13 October 2020. All Virgin Australia marketed and operated flights to all destinations are eligible for double Velocity … Continued

United Suspends Status Challenge, Changes Status Earning

United MileagePlus has discontinued its long-running status challenge. The move comes as United announces a complete overhaul to the way MileagePlus Premier status is earned, effective from 1 January 2020. United status challenge discontinued… for now United’s status challenge has been a popular shortcut to Star Alliance Gold status. Until 30 September 2019, United offered … Continued

Qantas Improves American Airlines Earn Rates

Qantas has increased the amount of points and status credits you’ll earn for many American Airlines flights, including trans-Pacific and US domestic flights. It’s more good news for travellers following the approval of a new joint venture between American Airlines and Qantas earlier this year. As a result of the joint venture, Qantas has already announced … Continued

Velocity Points & Status Credits Giveaway

Velocity Frequent Flyer has reached 10 million members, and it’s launched a unique new promotion to celebrate. There are 3 parts to this “Pay Day” promotion: free bonus status credits, free bonus points and a double points offer. Free Velocity Status Credits Yesterday, Velocity gifted 10 bonus status credits to every single member. These status … Continued

Using Status Benefits & Earning Points with Different Programs

If you hold status with an airline, you’ll often feel obliged to continue crediting points to that airline’s frequent flyer program in order to use your status benefits when you fly. For example, if you have Qantas Platinum status, you may only be granted entry to the First Class Lounge if your Qantas Frequent Flyer … Continued