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.
Hawaiian Airlines will end its partnership with Virgin Australia on 30 June 2025, as it prepares to form a new partnership with Qantas.
Qantas Platinum members can enjoy access to the Qantas First Lounges when flying on Jetstar domestic flights that depart from international terminals. With flights available for as little as $29, this can be a great deal... assuming Jetstar doesn't cancel your flight.
In this case study, I explain exactly how I earned the 1,200 status credits required to renew Qantas Platinum status in my 2025 membership year - and how much it cost.
To earn Qantas Frequent Flyer status, you'll need to accumulate enough Qantas status credits during your personal membership year. Our mega guide explains how it all works.
SkyTeam Elite Plus members will finally be able to access selected lounges when flying on domestic tickets from 1 April 2025.
Earn up to 125 bonus status credits and 50,000 Velocity points when you book and fly at least six flights via Virgin Australia Business Flyer by 31 March 2025.
When you fly a Oneworld Connect airline like Fiji Airways, you only get a limited and confusing sub-set of the usual Oneworld alliance benefits.
AFF editor Matt Graham shares his strategy for earning Diamond Elite status in the IHG One Rewards hotel loyalty program each year.
Our guide to IHG One Rewards benefits explains exactly what you get with Silver, Gold, Platinum or Diamond Elite status, as well as the Milestone Rewards.
With Virgin Australia and other airlines shifting to spend-based status qualification, Qantas could be considering doing the same. Here's why they shouldn't.
Qantas is turning away Qantas Platinum and Oneworld Emerald frequent flyers travelling on Oneworld partner airlines from its First Class lounge in Singapore during peak periods.
In episode 5 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt and Chris interview Velocity Frequent Flyer CEO Nick Rohrlach about the recent changes to Virgin Australia's loyalty program. Plus, find out why next year is a great time to visit Mongolia.