Frequent flyer News Page 2

Status hold schemes: Qantas vs Virgin

How do the parental pause benefits for Qantas and Virgin Australia frequent flyers compare?

Staff Writers |

How to recover lost Qantas frequent flyer points

Discover how the Qantas Points Challenge makes it easy to recover all of your missing points.

David Flynn |

Bamboo Airways 2023: status match for 59 airlines

Vietnam's Bamboo Airways is offering an instant status match for all Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance frequent flyers.

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia rolls out new Velocity Double Points offer

Supercharge your rewards balance with the latest Double Points promotion on flights as far off as October 2023.

Chris Ashton |

Qantas unlocks 3,000 ‘Points Plane’ flights for summer

The fresh wave of points-based flights across January and February will focus on popular Australian coastal destinations.

David Flynn |

Earning Virgin points, status credits on United Airlines

The airline says it’s working to fix a glitch impacting flights with new US partner United.

David Flynn |

Heathrow Express first class upgrade for frequent flyers

Your Gold frequent flyer card is also your ticket to a free upgrade on the Heathrow Express.

David Flynn |

Star Alliance launches its own loyalty program

Here’s what we know about the all-new Star Alliance Rewards program.

David Flynn |

How to earn British Airways Avios on Uber rides

If you’re using Uber to get around the UK, why not pocket some Avios frequent flyer points while you’re at it?

David Flynn |

Massive change to hit millions of BA frequent flyers

BA is changing how passengers earn Avios points, and also how many they’ll earn…

David Flynn |

Cathay Pacific status extension to December 2023

Cathay’s frequent flyers are now set for another year of gratis status.

David Flynn |

A complete guide to Emirates Skywards Gold

Gold status in Emirates’ Skywards is undoubtedly the 'sweet spot' in terms of the many useful benefits it provides.

Staff Writers |

Qatar Visa credit cards to unlock direct Avios earning

The partnership will add more muscle to this powerhouse points currency.

David Flynn |

Cathay: “we’re not bringing back Lifetime Diamond status”

A lifetime of VIP travel perks remains off the cards under Cathay’s new loyalty program.

David Flynn |

Velocity points promo takes off: up to 25% bonus on transfer

Turn your credit card or hotel loyalty points into Velocity points and enjoy a balance-boosting bonus.

Staff Writers |

Is Velocity Australia’s strongest frequent flyer currency?

Virgin Australia loyalists are seeing more rewards open up across more airlines.

David Flynn |

Your guide to Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer program

Whether you’re a frequent flyer or a frequent buyer, Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer scheme is your ticket to rewards.

Staff Writers |

Virgin, Qatar hint at fresh business travel play

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways are keen to woo business and corporate travellers.

David Flynn |