Podcast #54: How to Fly to Australia Without Getting “Bumped”

Australia’s international arrival caps continue to pose a huge challenge for Australians trying to return home from overseas without getting bumped from their booked flights. This was recently made worse by the Victorian government’s decision to suspend all international arrivals – effectively removing 1,310 hotel quarantine spots per week. In episode 54 of the AFF … Continued

Virgin Lounge Pass Holders Incorrectly Denied Entry

A Virgin Australia flyer has been incorrectly denied entry to the airline’s newly-reopened lounge at Sydney Airport. Despite holding a valid lounge pass issued by ANZ Bank, the Virgin lounge attendant erroneously informed the customer that single-use lounge passes issued via the customer’s ANZ credit card were no longer being honoured. AFF member Duck posted on Wednesday: … Continued

The End of Points for Paying Tax in Australia?

In 2009, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) began accepting payments by credit card. For the first time, this meant Australians could earn frequent flyer points through their credit cards for paying their tax bills. AFF’s ATO (tax office) payments by credit card thread now has well over 9,000 posts from members discussing the loophole and sharing … Continued

ANZ Extends Virgin Flight Booking Deadline

ANZ Bank has extended the deadline for ANZ Rewards Travel Adventures cardholders to book their complimentary Virgin Australia flights until 7 December 2020. Currently, ANZ Rewards Travel Adventures credit card holders can book a complimentary annual return Virgin Australia domestic flight. But ANZ announced in September that it would be withdrawing this benefit from 1 … Continued