Qantas Removing Duty Free from Flights

The end of the year is fast approaching, and it’s not just your last chance to complete your Christmas shopping. Now is also your last chance to purchase gifts on board our national carrier, with Qantas removing duty free from all international flights. Qantas’ final in-flight duty free sales will take place on international flights … Continued

Earning Quick & Easy Qantas Points

If you’re just short of the Qantas points needed for a reward flight, don’t worry! There are numerous ways to earn Qantas points quickly, easily and cheaply. One member was recently 4,500 points short of a reward flight. Thanks to our community’s advice, they were able to bridge their points shortfall in under 24 hours. … Continued

Is Duty Free Alcohol a Rip-Off?

Airport Duty Free outlets were once a great place to pick up a bargain. But it seems that bargains are now few and far between. Taxes and duties should not be payable on Duty Free alcohol. Yet it’s often the same price – or even more expensive – at the airport than Dan Murphy’s or … Continued

No onboard drinks: Misleading Advertising?

This week a number of members accuse Virgin Australia of blatant misleading advertising after a member was refused a glass of wine on a recent flight. This member chose to fly Virgin on the back of a high-profile campaign promoting the free food and drink now available on all Virgin flights. In the advertisements, a … Continued

Is Epiqure Premium Membership Worthwhile?

Many of our wine-loving members are also members of Qantas’ food and wine community, Qantas Wine (formerly epiQure). The program claims to offer good deals on premium wines, and many of our members are also attracted by the proposition of bonus frequent flyer points. Anyone can order wine from epiQure, but becoming a full member … Continued