Velocity to Refund Cancelled Reward Seat Bookings

Velocity Frequent Flyer will finally refund Virgin Australia reward seat bookings that have been cancelled, for travel booked until 30 September 2020. This had already been Velocity’s policy prior to Virgin Australia entering voluntary administration. Throughout April and the first half of May, Velocity always said that it would refund the Velocity points & taxes paid … Continued

Podcast #38: Qantas Points Club

Now that Queensland and South Australia have revealed when they will reopen their borders, it’s time to start thinking about travelling around Australia again. Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia have also started adding additional flights, but there are also some great deals on one-way car hires, which can cost as little as $1 per day! … Continued

Qantas Increases Cost of Emirates Reward Flights

Barely a week since Emirates reduced carrier charges applicable to reward flight bookings, Qantas Frequent Flyer has revealed that it will increase the number of points required to book a Classic Flight Reward on Emirates. While the reduction in carrier charges is immediate, the points increase will take effect from 1 September 2020. This means … Continued

Qantas Waives Classic Flight Reward Cancellation Fees

Qantas is now waiving change and cancellation fees for all new and existing Classic Flight Reward bookings until 31 October 2020. This includes Classic Flight Reward bookings made for travel after October 2020, provided you make the change or cancel your booking by the the end of October. The Qantas “Fly Flexible” offer is good … Continued

Amex, Flybuys Reinstate Velocity Transfers

The American Express Membership Rewards and Flybuys programs have reinstated the ability to transfer points to Velocity Frequent Flyer. It comes after all Australian bank & supermarket loyalty programs temporarily suspended point transfers to Velocity due to the loyalty program of Virgin Australia pausing all redemptions on 21 April 2020. Most Australian banks are still blocking … Continued