Podcast #82: Berlin’s Surprisingly Functional New Airport

It may have opened almost a decade behind schedule after being plagued by outrageous construction problems that made it the butt of jokes for years. But now that Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) has finally opened, Matt recently discovered that it’s so efficient and functional that it’s almost disappointing. (Except for the contaminated tap water!) Also … Continued

The Qantas Frequent Flyer Redemptions You Can’t Book Online

The Qantas website may have plenty of irritating IT bugs, and there are quite a few basic things that can’t be done on it. But one good thing about the Qantas website is that it displays award flight availability for most Qantas Frequent Flyer partner airlines. This includes reward flights operated by Qantas, all Oneworld … Continued

Podcast #81: Finding Award Availability for a Whole Family

Finding award availability in Business Class can be hard enough if you’re just looking for 1 or 2 seats. Trying to redeem points to book an entire family of four (or more) on an overseas holiday in a premium aircraft cabin can be infinitely harder. But with the right knowledge, planning and flexibility, it’s not … Continued

Velocity Restores Singapore Airlines Business Rewards

Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer members can finally redeem their points to book Singapore Airlines reward seats in Business Class again. From today, Velocity Frequent Flyer has restored access to Business Class redemptions on most Singapore Airlines routes, except to and from Hong Kong or mainland China. Velocity reward seats are available to book on … Continued

More Qatar Airways Rewards for Qantas Frequent Flyers

Qatar Airways is no longer giving reduced access to Business Class reward seats on its Australian flights to Qantas Frequent Flyer members. It comes as Qatar Airways also switches its points currency to Avios, and British Airways Executive Club drastically reduces the cost of reward seats on Qatar Airways flights. Qantas Frequent Flyers now have … Continued