Frequent flyer News Page 13

Qatar Airways scraps award redemption fees

Qatar Airways is axing a fee which added hundreds of dollars to the cost of making a points-based booking.

David Flynn |

Qantas increases points needed for Emirates flight rewards

From 1 September 2020 you'll need as many as 20% more Qantas frequent flyer points to book an Emirates reward ticket.

Brandon Loo |

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.

Brandon Loo |

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.

Brandon Loo |

Frequent flyer programs adapt to suit grounded members

The coronavirus has made us "infrequent" flyers, so airline loyalty programs are changing to suit.

Bloomberg News |

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.

David Flynn |

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.

Chris C. |

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.

David Flynn |

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.

Chris C. |

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.

David Flynn |

Are my Virgin Australia Velocity frequent flyer points safe?

With Virgin Australia in administration and Velocity Points currently frozen, some members are rightly concerned.

Chris C. |

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.

Chris C. |

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.

Brandon Loo |

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?

Chris C. |

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.

Chris C. |

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.

Chris C. |

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.

Chris C. |

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.

David Flynn |