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.
Etihad Guest has launched a new status match for Australian residents. Velocity Gold & Platinum members can get Etihad Gold status for up to 18 months.
Eligible New Zealand residents can express their interest by 14 January 2025 to enjoy three months of complimentary Qantas Club and a fast-track to Qantas Gold status.
Etihad Airways and Virgin Australia will end their frequent flyer partnership in June 2025 leaving Qatar Airways as Virgin's sole Middle Eastern partner airline.
Velocity Platinum frequent flyers receive four complimentary Business Class upgrades on Virgin Australia flights with UpgradeMe Platinum. Here's how it works.
One unorthodox strategy to maintain your airline status, without spending as much, is to let yourself drop down and then upgrade again at the start of every second year.
In episode 4 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Matt Graham and Chris Chamberlin share their opinions on the Virgin Australia Velocity changes.
Virgin Australia Velocity status will be harder and more expensive to earn from 2025. For some flyers, it might not be worth keeping.
Qantas is offering double status credits or points on bookings made from 25-31 October 2024, for travel between 1 November 2024 and 19 October 2025.
Velocity Frequent Flyer will soon award status credits for Virgin Australia flights based on spend. It will also reduce the status credits earned on partner airlines.
Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program announced a major overhaul on 17 October 2024. Our guide explains everything you need to know.
Platinum One is the highest status tier you can earn in the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. Our guide explains the benefits, and how to get it.
As a Velocity Gold or Platinum member, you can get complimentary partner status with your choice of IHG One Rewards or Hilton Honors, as well as Hertz or Europcar.