Virgin Australia Guides

Everything you need to know about Star Alliance

Here’s how you can unlock perks across 26 different airlines, simply by holding one frequent flye...

Guide: Qantas Club international guest list expanded

The Red Roo is expanding perks for members, with more same-day travellers jetting overseas added ...

Your guide to the IHG One Rewards Club loyalty program

IHG's recently-refreshed loyalty program promises faster points earning and greater rewards. Here...

Virgin Australia pushes back Boeing 737 MAX debut

Those Tokyo flights will still go ahead, but they’ll launch on a decade-old Boeing 737.

Virgin Australia’s Ola partnership coming to an end

Velocity frequent flyers will no longer be able to earn Points when using the rideshare platform.

How to join Qantas Frequent Flyer for free in 2023

Skip that $100 sign-up fee: here's how you can join the Qantas Frequent Flyer program without pay...

Land up to 20% bonus points in Velocity’s new transfer promo

Transfer your hotel or credit card rewards to Velocity now for a balance-boosting bonus.

Qantas loyalty bonus: should you choose points or status?

Qantas offers its frequent flyers a free gift of 8,000 points or 50 status credits, so which shou...

Why Qantas Lifetime Gold is the ‘status sweet spot’

Lifetime Gold status delivers lounge access and a raft of really useful perks to enjoy for the re...

Virgin Australia Business Flyer adds international partners

Velocity points on partner airlines and up to 20% discount with United are two of the freshly-add...

How to use Qantas, Virgin ‘on arrival’ lounge access

Savvy frequent flyers can take advantage of visiting an airport lounge after their flight…

Seven expert tips for getting into the inflight work zone

Business travel typically means working at 30,000 feet – here are some strategies to stay product...

The ultimate guide to Cathay Pacific business class

Cathay Pacific business class connects Australia with Hong Kong and the rest of the world in style.

Why some Qantas ‘window seats’ don’t have a window

Not every window seat is actually next to a window, so here are the seats to avoid…

How to unlock the best Virgin Australia seats

Want the seats which Virgin reserves for top frequent flyers and VIPs? It’s just a matter of timing…

Virgin Australia restarts flights from Brisbane to Vanuatu

Queensland-based Velocity frequent flyers can now ‘answer the call of Vanuatu’ in a single hop, a...

Virgin Australia makes a long-awaited return to Samoa

The South Pacific paradise is now back on the cards for Velocity frequent flyers.

Review: Virgin Australia inflight WiFi

Executive Traveller puts Virgin Australia’s new inflight WiFi service to the test...