Frequent flyer News Page 14
How to earn Qantas status credits on Jetstar flights
Jetstar flights don't always earn you Qantas status credits, but there's a way around that.
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Your guide to Qantas' Status Hold program for parents [2023]
Freeze your Silver, Gold, Platinum or Platinum One status for 18 months when you go on parental leave – but there's a catch.
Frequent flyer programs adapt to suit grounded members
The coronavirus has made us "infrequent" flyers, so airline loyalty programs are changing to suit.
Qatar status match gives QF perks to Virgin frequent flyers
A rare status match from Qantas partner Qatar Airways unlocks Qantas perks for Velocity Silver, Gold and Platinum members.
HSBC cuts points, increases fees on Qantas credit card
New HSBC customers will pay higher fees to earn fewer Qantas Points on their everyday credit card spends.
Be quick to apply for this Qatar Airways status match
Move quick to take advantage of this status match to Silver, Gold or Platinum with Oneworld member Qatar Airways.
Virgin Australia unfreezes Velocity Frequent Flyer points
The program's four-week ban on members using their points is starting to lift, with domestic flights the first cab off the rank.
Airlines, hotels raise billions of dollars by selling points
Cash-strapped airlines and hotels look to unlock significant amounts of money by tapping into one of their most valuable assets.
Are my Virgin Australia Velocity frequent flyer points safe?
With Virgin Australia in administration and Velocity Points currently frozen, some members are rightly concerned.
Banks pull down the shutters on Virgin Australia Velocity
Sitting on a pile of credit card reward points? You won't be able to convert them into Velocity Points for the time being.
How to earn Qantas status credits without flying
Earn up to 100 bonus Qantas status credits without leaving the ground, just by buying everyday essentials like food and fuel.
Earning points on petrol: BP vs Caltex vs Coles Express
You can earn Qantas Points at BP and Caltex, and Velocity Points at Coles Express (Shell) – but which is the most rewarding?
United lifts reward rates on Star Alliance flights
Without notice, United's MileagePlus members now need 10% more miles to book many Star Alliance reward flights from Australia.
These airlines are extending the use-by date of your miles
With international travel still largely on hold, some airlines are making your miles last longer, keeping them ready to fly.
AMEX, ANZ, HSBC, NAB suspend Velocity points transfers
With Velocity members currently unable to spend any points, some credit card issuers are blocking further conversions.
Virgin administrator says Velocity won't be sold off
The Velocity frequent flyer program will be a key part of the Virgin Mk II package offered to the airline's new owner.
Virgin Australia freezes Velocity frequent flyer points
Velocity Frequent Flyer members can continue to earn points, but won't be able to spend them for at least the next four weeks.
What happens to your points if an airline goes bust?
The good news: you probably won't magically and tragically lose all your points if an airline goes into administration.