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Virgin Australia Velocity, Flybuys boost points partnership
You'll earn more Velocity Points, and you'll see them sooner too...
Singapore Airlines: new KrisFlyer 2022-2023 status extension
On top of an extra year of status, there are new Milestone Rewards plus Elite miles earning on Scoot flights.
Emirates confirms changes to first class award bookings
From April 2021, the frequent flyers of some Emirates partner airlines will be unable to use their points to book first class.
Qantas, Virgin Australia status war targets 31 airlines
Frequent flyers of 31 airlines have a short opportunity to secure a fast-track to Gold with Qantas or Velocity.
New Qantas Points Club tier could pump up the perks
Qantas makes a timely pivot from frequent flyers to frequent shoppers.
Virgin ditches Velocity Global Wallet travel money card
The Velocity Global Wallet travel money card is about to become a discard.
Should you convert your points to Velocity right now?
With bonus points and even status credits up for grabs, converting points to Velocity is once again on the table.
Get one extra year of Qantas status with just one flight
The easiest way to lock in those perks for all of next year, and also get a head start on 2022.
Earning Qantas status credits on flights booked with points
Qantas Points Club members can notch up status credits on Qantas Classic Reward flights: here's how it's done.
Qantas cuts points, hikes upgrades on some domestic fares
Some domestic flyers will soon net fewer Qantas Points and status credits, with more points needed for some flight upgrades.
Virgin cuts lounge access, upgrades on partner airlines
Virgin Australia has removed a raft of benefits enjoyed by Velocity Frequent Flyer members when travelling with partner airlin...
Your guide to earning and spending points at Qantas Hotels
Through Qantas Hotels, it's possible to quadruple-dip on points: here's how to maximise your rewards with every hotel stay.
Could frequent flyer points become a traded commodity?
Points would be bought and sold like stocks or commodities, says the New York-based financial colossus.
Citibank, Diners Club, Suncorp bring back Velocity Points
Citibank Rewards, Diners Club Rewards & Suncorp Rewards members can again earn Velocity Points, with AMEX Velocity cards back too.
CBA, Westpac restore Velocity credit card points transfers
Australia’s two biggest banks bring back Virgin Australia Velocity credit card points, following earlier moves from AMEX and NAB.
Qantas shifts Platinum One support to new VIP Service Team
Qantas is closing down its dedicated Special Service Team for top frequent flyers.
KrisFlyer offers status fast-track
After your gratis year of status has passed, it'll be easier to keep it for another year: plus, earn Elite miles via credit cards.
Easy ways to earn Qantas points while you’re grounded
If you can't fly, that doesn't mean you can't boost your Qantas frequent flyer points for when your travel opportunities return.