Flybuys Considering Switch to Qantas Points?

Flybuys members currently have the option to transfer their points to Virgin Australia’s Velocity program at a 2:1 rate. Since the popular Flybuys-Velocity tie-up launched in 2016, it’s also possible to earn 1 Virgin Australia status credit for every $100 spent at Coles, Liquorland or First Choice Liquor, up to 10 status credits per month. But … Continued

Velocity Teases More Partner Airline Benefits

Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer program recently introduced a new partnership with Qatar Airways, while also adding lounge access as a benefit for Velocity Gold and Platinum members travelling on Air Canada. Both of these have been positive developments for Velocity, and there could be more good news on the way. Qatar Airways and Air … Continued

How to Reinstate Expired Qantas Points

Qantas Frequent Flyer points don’t expire as long as you earn or redeem at least one point every 18 months. But if they do happen to expire, you might be able to get some or all of your expired Qantas points back by completing a Qantas points “challenge”. How to get expired Qantas points back … Continued

Your Emirates Skywards Miles Might Soon Expire

If you have Emirates Skywards miles that have been sitting in your account during the pandemic, you may need to act fast to prevent them from expiring and losing all their value! Like many airlines, Emirates has been extending the validity of Skywards miles that would have been due to expire during the COVID-19 pandemic … Continued

Asia Miles & Marco Polo Club Programs Merge as “Cathay”

Cathay Pacific has retired its Marco Polo Club and Asia Miles loyalty programs, combining them into a single new program simply called “Cathay”. Existing accounts with both programs will transition into Cathay accounts. Previously, Cathay Pacific used two separate loyalty programs. Asia Miles was free to join and allowed members to earn and redeem miles … Continued