Frequent flyer News Page 7
Cathay Pacific status extension to December 2023
Cathay’s frequent flyers are now set for another year of gratis status.
Qatar Visa credit cards to unlock direct Avios earning
The partnership will add more muscle to this powerhouse points currency.
Cathay: “we’re not bringing back Lifetime Diamond status”
A lifetime of VIP travel perks remains off the cards under Cathay’s new loyalty program.
Velocity points promo takes off: up to 25% bonus on transfer
Turn your credit card or hotel loyalty points into Velocity points and enjoy a balance-boosting bonus.
Virgin, Qatar hint at fresh business travel play
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways are keen to woo business and corporate travellers.
Virgin Australia offers Qantas Gold, Platinum status match
Enjoy three months of instant Velocity Gold status, and fast-track your way to a year of Velocity Gold or Platinum.
What you need to know about Qantas’ $50 flight vouchers
That $50 promo code comes with plenty of caveats...
Qantas passengers spend over a billion points in 48 hours
That’s enough points for almost 4,000 return trips to Los Angeles in first class!
Qantas extends frequent flyer status up to mid-2024
Frequent flyers get another year of status plus lounge passes, flight discounts and free points in an airline ‘apology package’.
Cathay Pacific reboots loyalty program
Simply known as ‘Cathay’, the airline’s fresh rewards platform replaces the stand-alone Marco Polo Club and Asia Miles schemes.
Qantas Points on the menu for meat lovers
Earn Qantas Points the next time you sink your teeth into a nice juicy steak…
How best to spend 120,000 Qantas Points
There are plenty of exciting ways to put your points to good use, especially if you have a preference for the pointy end.
Virgin unlocks Singapore Airlines premium economy rewards
Get ready to get more from your Virgin Australia Velocity Points on Singapore Airlines.
Velocity to chart its own course with review of status tiers
“I think we’ll find a very Virgin and a very Velocity way to shake things up a bit” says Velocity CEO Nick Rohrlach.
How to claim missing Qantas Points after flying
Finished your Qantas flight but didn’t see those points lob into your account? Here’s your step-by-step fix.
AirNZ Airpoints to get lifetime status, Elite Plus tier?
The NZ flag-carrier plots actual 'enhancements' to its Airpoints frequent flyer program, along with its own-branded credit card.
You’ll soon need more KrisFlyer miles to book an SQ flight
The cost of points-based award tickets and upgrades will increase from July 5.
Why it’s almost impossible to book a flight with points
A ‘perfect storm’ has seen the supply of seats bookable with frequent flyers points falling well short of skyrocketing demand.