Frequent flyer News Page 44
The art of the 'status match'
When George Clooney was criss-crossing America at 40,000 feet in Up In The Air he wasn't just clocking up a mountain ...
Qantas: no panic on points
Qantas has moved to reassure frequent flyers that their precious hard of points are not in jeopardy, although the airline has n...
Virgin Atlantic status match to Qantas, Cathay
Qantas and Cathay Pacific have both stepped up with offers to help Virgin Atlantic's Australian customers match their Flying Cl...
Virgin points partnership with Starwood
Members of Virgin Australia's Velocity frequent flyer program can now count a new and prestigious partner in Sta...
Branson gives away one million points
Want to top up your Virgin Australia Velocity rewards account? Sir Richard Branson is giving away his entire stash of "over on...
Review: Qantas Restaurants
In the seemingly never-ending expansion of its frequent flyer scheme, Qantas has added an online restaurant booking service to ...
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: what now?
With Virgin Atlantic axing its Sydney-Hong Kong route as of May and pulling out of Australia altogether, many local member...
Soft landing for frequent flyers
You’re a Platinum or Gold frequent flyer with Qantas or Virgin Australia. And while you’re enjoying the perks ...
United Mileage Plus: new Aussie redemption rates
New redemption rates for United Airlines' Mileage Plus frequent flyer scheme come into effect this weekend – and the...
Qantas offers flight rebate
Heads up: Qantas is offering a 'points rebate' on international flights booked as Classic Awards, with up to 24,000 Qantas Poin...
What if Qantas sold its frequent flyer program?
It’s enough to make frequent flyers think the sky is falling. Qantas’ warning of a loss of up to $300 million over...
Life after Qantas Lifetime Gold: tips for elites
Lifetime Gold status is a milestone in the Qantas Frequent Flyer scheme. It's awarded to travellers who've clocked up a stagge...
More Qantas points needed for upgrades
Starting next month, Qantas will increase the number of frequent flyer points needed to upgrade from its cheapest economy seat...
Virgin's double status credits deal
Virgin Australia is giving the gift of double status credits in its Velocity Frequent Flyer scheme. The deal is open to all Ve...
United hides SQ reward seats
United Airlines has pulled all Singapore Airlines award seats – seats available in exchange for frequent flyer points &nd...
Woolworths to cap frequent flyer points on petrol
Woolworths and Coles will clamp down on supermarket fuel discounts from the beginning of 2014, creating a knock-on effect ...
Turn your Christmas shopping into a bonus points!
Christmas is all about giving, but why shouldn't you get some frequent flyer points into the bargain? Here are five ways to ea...
The great Qantas Points flood?
Qantas should hang onto its lucrative frequent flyer scheme and sell off "a large block of points" rather than the program itse...