Frequent flyer News Page 16

Qatar Airways serves up a frequent flyer bonus for Australia

Qatar Airways is making a play for Australian travellers to join its Privilege Club loyalty program.

David Flynn |

Velocity adds status bonus points for Ola rides

Virgin Australia's Silver, Gold and Platinum frequent flyers will now scoop up extra points on airport rides with Ola.

David Flynn |

Booking Japan Airlines flights with Qantas Points

Japan Airlines is bringing back first class on its Sydney-Tokyo flights, and you can book it with your Qantas Points right now.

Brandon Loo |

Virgin Australia boosts points, status credits on flights

Velocity Frequent Flyer members can soon earn 20% more Velocity points and up to 50% more status credits on Virgin and partners.

Chris C. |

Korean Air overhauls Skypass frequent flyer program

Korean Air is completely redesigning Skypass, including frequent flyer tiers and benefits, earning and spending miles, and more.

Chris C. |

Bankwest cuts Qantas Points on savings, debit card spend

Bankwest customers will earn fewer Qantas Points on their savings balance, and on Debit Mastercard purchases, from April 2020.

Chris C. |

CBA launches new Ultimate Awards credit card

CBA’s new top-tier credit card packs in bonus points on overseas purchases: plus, no foreign transaction fees.

Chris C. |

How to choose the best frequent flyer credit card

Maximising credit card frequent flyer points isn't difficult, when you create a strategy that suits you.

Chris C. |

Game theory behind United Airlines' frequent flyer changes

Recent changes to United's MileagePlus loyalty scheme are a case study in marketplace design.

Businessweek |

Qantas expands Air France, KLM frequent flyer partnerships

You can now earn and spend Qantas Points across all Air France and KLM flights globally: plus, new perks for Gold and Platinum.

Chris C. |

Virgin cuts ties with BP as Qantas primes the (petrol) pump

The new points-for-petrol partnership between Qantas and BP is set to take off early next year.

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia rolls out points upgrades on Delta flights

Velocity Frequent Flyer members can now upgrade to business class on Delta flights for as few as 3,900 Velocity points.

Chris C. |

How to earn Qantas Points with Uber and Uber Eats

Now you can earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points with all Uber and Uber Eats bookings, even worldwide.

Brandon Loo |

Qantas looks to add new Gold, Platinum frequent flyer perks

A frequent flyer survey reveals how Qantas is considering a range of status-based benefits beyond Lifetime Gold.

David Flynn |

Now you can turn Uber Rewards into Qantas Points

The Uber Rewards program has signed up Qantas as a points partner, but the 'exchange rate' leaves much to be desired.

David Flynn |

Etihad Guest polishes perks for Gold, Platinum members

Free inflight WiFi and chauffeur drive on flights booked with points are the top-line benefits for top-tier frequent flyers.

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia inks Velocity partnership with Optus

Optus is the newest partner in Virgin Australia's Velocity frequent flyer scheme, with an opening offer of up to 40,000 points.

David Flynn |

Lufthansa: Lifetime Senator, Frequent Traveller status

Changes to the Miles & More loyalty program will offer lifetime status for top-tier Senator and Frequent Traveller members.

David Flynn |