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Australian Frequent Flyers are always looking at ways to earn points. Flying is the obvious way to earn points, but don't discount the many other ways you can earn frequent flyer points.

Qantas Reopening Domestic Lounges from 1 July 2020

Qantas Business Rewards Deal: Double Points

Qantas is currently offering double points to Qantas Business Rewards members for new flight bookings. For a limited time, the airline is also waiving its $89.50 Qantas Business Rewards joining fee. This Qantas Business Rewards deal is aimed at last-minute bookings. To earn double Qantas points, you’ll need to book a new Qantas domestic or … Continued

13 Jan 2019 Qantas
Flybe Dash 8 Q400

Virgin Atlantic Buys Flybe: New Velocity Partner?

Velocity Frequent Flyer members could soon have more options when flying in Europe. Flybe, a large but struggling regional airline based in the UK, is set to be taken over by Virgin Atlantic. This presents some interesting possibilities for Australian frequent flyers. Loss-making Flybe has been up for sale since November of last year. Yesterday, … Continued

12 Jan 2019 Virgin Australia
Singapore Airlines A380

500 Free KrisFlyer Miles for New Members

If you’ve been thinking about joining the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer frequent flyer program, now is a good time to do so! There are many compelling reasons to sign up. And not only is it free to join, but Singapore Airlines is currently giving away 500 free KrisFlyer miles to new members as a welcome bonus. … Continued

Royal Air Maroc 787

Royal Air Maroc Joins Oneworld Alliance

Royal Air Maroc has been revealed as the newest recruit of the Oneworld airline alliance. As the national carrier of Morocco, Royal Air Maroc’s network will open up many new possibilities for Qantas Frequent Flyer members travelling to Africa. More airline members is great news for the Oneworld alliance. But don’t get too excited just … Continued

6 Dec 2018 Oneworld
Bogota, Colombia.

Qantas Expands South America Codeshares

Qantas has added Colombia and Ecuador to its South American codeshare network. Qantas will place its “QF” code on several LATAM Airlines flights between Santiago-Bogota and Santiago-Guayaquil. The new Qantas South America codeshare flights are already on sale, for travel from 1 January 2019. The new Qantas South America codeshares mean that Qantas passengers can … Continued

26 Nov 2018 Qantas
Diners at a restaurant table drinking wine

Qantas Restaurants is Closing Down

Now is your last chance to earn Qantas points for restaurant bookings, with Qantas Restaurants closing down at the end of this year. You can currently earn 100 Qantas points per diner when reserving a table at a restaurant. But Qantas Restaurants will cease operating on 31 December 2018. You’ll be able to reserve a … Continued

23 Nov 2018 Qantas

Up to 10,000 Velocity Points for Christmas

It’s that time of year again where the Christmas offers start rolling in! Virgin Australia is the first Australian airline to jump on the bandwagon, offering up to 10,000 Velocity points for Christmas. This Velocity Frequent Flyer promotion is relatively easy to get behind. You’ll receive 2,000 bonus Velocity points if you earn at least … Continued

20 Nov 2018 Virgin Australia
American Express charge cards

Amex Membership Rewards Devaluation in 2019

American Express (Amex) has announced a significant devaluation to its Membership Rewards program. From 15 April 2019, most Amex cardholders will earn fewer points when spending money on their credit cards. Changes to Amex earn and burn rates To summarise the changes, earn rates on Amex’s range of direct-earn Qantas and Velocity Frequent Flyer cards … Continued

18 Nov 2018 American Express
China Southern A330

China Southern Will Leave SkyTeam

Guangzhou-based China Southern will exit the SkyTeam alliance from next year. The airline announced last Thursday that it will not renew its SkyTeam membership from 1 January 2019. The move has fuelled speculation that China Southern could join Qantas in the Oneworld alliance. For most Australians, China Southern leaving SkyTeam is no great loss. Very … Continued

18 Nov 2018 SkyTeam
Qantas 737 at BNE airport

Qantas Double Points Promotion – November 2018

Qantas is giving away double points on all new Qantas and Emirates flight bookings, for travel from 1 December 2018 to 30 June 2019. The current Qantas double points promotion runs until Friday 16 November 2018. To take part, you’ll first need to register on the Qantas website. Double points can then be earned on … Continued

13 Nov 2018 Qantas
Westpac bank Tasmania

Westpac Devalues Altitude Rewards Points

If you have a Westpac credit card that earns Altitude Rewards points, now is your last chance to transfer your points before the upcoming devaluation. On Friday 9 November 2018, Westpac will increase the number of Altitude Rewards points required when transferring to most frequent flyer program partners. This also means you’ll soon earn fewer airline … Continued

3 Nov 2018 Westpac
Marriott hotel with logo

Diners Club Axes Marriott, AAdvantage Transfers

Diners Club has removed the ability to transfer reward points to Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), which recently merged with Marriott Rewards. As of last Thursday, Diners Club Rewards points can also no longer be transferred to American Airlines AAdvantage or EVA Air Infinity MileageLands. Until recently it had been unclear how Diners Club transfers to … Continued

27 Oct 2018 Marriott Bonvoy