Frequent flyer News

A complete guide to Emirates Skywards Gold

Gold status in Emirates’ Skywards is undoubtedly the ‘sweet spot’ in terms of the many useful benefits it provides.

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Garuda extends Qantas status match, adds Virgin Australia

A single flight is all that’s needed to lock in complimentary GarudaMiles status for up to 12 months.

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Rex delays launch of frequent flyer status perks

Benefits for the new Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond tiers will now kick in later than expected.

David Flynn |

How to get a Turkish Airlines & Star Alliance status match

Your Qantas Platinum frequent flyer card can unlock free Turkish Airlines Elite and Star Alliance Gold status.

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Qantas rolls out huge change to its reward bookings

The move brings Classic Rewards to the fore, while Points Plus Pay fares take a back seat.

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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 should you choose?

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Last chance for Qantas Double Status Credits

Get ready to supercharge your Qantas Frequent Flyer status!

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More Qantas Frequent Flyer changes on the way

The airline says it wants to find new ways to unlock points-based seats closer to the date of travel.

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Big changes coming to Etihad Guest frequent flyer

Here are the nine things you need to know about Etihad Guest’s sweeping revamp.

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia rolls out new Velocity Double Points offer

Your next Virgin Australia reward seat could be even closer with this 2024 Velocity double points promo.

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Virgin Australia Business Flyer partners with IHG Hotels

Members can now enjoy benefits across both programs whenever they book hotels or flights.

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When do airlines release frequent flyer reward seats?

Knowing when airlines like Virgin Australia and Qantas open reward seat calendars could help you land a great deal.

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How to use Star Alliance Upgrade Awards on partner airlines

Upgrading from economy to business class across Star Alliance airlines is easy, though there are a few points to consider first.

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KrisFlyer offering 50% bonus miles, status through shopping

Members can boost their points balance and even jump up the loyalty ladder, no flights required.

Chris Ashton |

Delta status match targets Qantas, Virgin Australia

Enjoy access to lounges, free upgrades and much more, all the way through to January 2026.

David Flynn |

Here’s your fast track to Star Alliance Gold status

Easily unlock a wealth of top travel perks including lounge access, VIP security channels and more...

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Fast-track to Gold grade perks on Virgin, Star Alliance

Here’s a shortcut to putting Virgin’s top Velocity frequent flyer benefits in your pocket.

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Virgin Australia debuts fresh Status Credits promo

The airline is pipping rival Qantas to the post with an all-new status promo, but there’s a twist.

Chris Ashton |