Woolworths’ Frequent Shopper Club Closing on 25 January 2021

Tasmanian Woolworths customers have less than two weeks left to switch from the Frequent $hopper Club loyalty program to Everyday Rewards, with Frequent Shopper Club closing down on 25 January 2021. Woolworths rolled out the Everyday Rewards program in Tasmania from 6 August 2020, bringing Tasmania in line with the rest of the country. Since … Continued

Qantas Considers Expanding Points Club

Qantas appears to be considering a new membership tier for its Points Club program, which launched in March 2020. Currently, Qantas Frequent Flyer members can achieve Points Club membership by earning 150,000 Qantas points during one membership year. A higher tier, Points Club Plus, can be achieved by earning 350,000 points in 12 months. Of … Continued

Has Virgin Forgotten its Loyal Frequent Flyers?

Top-tier Velocity Frequent Flyer members have accused Virgin Australia of being “asleep at the wheel” until now when it comes to communication. These frequent flyers, who have been fiercely loyal to Virgin Australia in the past, feel their loyalty is no longer being reciprocated. They have become confused about the future direction of Virgin Australia, … Continued

Qantas to Launch Strategic Partnership with Accor Hotels

Qantas Frequent Flyer members will soon be able to earn both Qantas points and Accor ALL points when flying with Qantas or staying at Accor hotels. The double-dipping of Qantas points and Accor ALL points will be a feature of a new wide-ranging partnership, launching between Qantas Frequent Flyer and Accor ALL in mid-2021. Accor … Continued

Half of Virgin Australia’s Lounges to Reopen

Virgin Australia has begun to reopen its airport lounges after they were shuttered for eight months. But around half of Virgin’s existing lounges will remain closed permanently. Like Qantas, Virgin Australia was forced to close its airport lounges in March 2020 due to government restrictions that were introduced to suppress the spread of COVID-19. But … Continued