Frequent flyer News
Virgin Australia freezes Velocity frequent flyer points
Velocity Frequent Flyer members can continue to earn points, but won't be able to spend them for at least the next four weeks.
What happens to your points if an airline goes bust?
The good news: you probably won't magically and tragically lose all your points if an airline goes into administration.
Maximising frequent flyer points when shopping online
Set your frequent flyer balance soaring with these easy points-boosting tips while you're shopping from home.
BA's 12-month status extension is not for everyone
British Airways is giving members of its On Business rewards program a free year of status.
AA gives an extra year of AAdvantage elite status
American Airlines is the last of the major US carriers to roll out respite for grounded frequent flyers.
Points cut, fees revamped on Velocity Global Wallet card
You'll soon earn fewer Velocity Points on everyday purchases using Velocity Global Wallet, with the card's fees also shaken up.
Virgin restores Velocity status for past elite members
If you recently held – but have since lost – Velocity Silver, Gold or Platinum status, there's a surprise waiting for you.
Cathay Pacific extends Marco Polo Club status
Marco Polo Club members will be given a helping hand to retain their elite membership for another year.
How to convert Velocity points into KrisFlyer miles
It's easy to convert your Virgin Australia Velocity frequent flyer points into Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer miles.
Singapore Airlines' 12-month extension for KrisFlyer, PPS
With most flights paused and Singapore closed to visitors, KrisFlyer and PPS members will have another year to enjoy their perks.
Which airline frequent flyer programs extend your status?
Don't let your shiny frequent flyer card lose its lustre: these airlines will extend your status by up to 12 months.
Etihad Guest extends status with bonus Tier Miles
The Gulf carrier doles out bonus monthly serves of 1500-8000 Tier Miles while its frequent flyers are grounded.
Air NZ extends Airpoints tier status by 12 months
Following the lead of Qantas and Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand will extend frequent flyer tier status by 12 months.
Virgin extends all Velocity memberships by one year
Virgin Australia's frequent flyer program adds bonus status credits to an extra year of Velocity membership.
Qantas extends frequent flyer status for a full year
Qantas Frequent Flyers grounded by the coronavirus get to keep their shiny status and perks for another year.
Qantas Points Club membership levels, perks revealed
The new Qantas Points Club is aimed at "high buyers" rather than high flyers.
Using Qantas Points on SriLankan Airlines flights
Jet from Melbourne straight to Colombo using your Qantas Points with SriLankan, or venture further afield to places like London.
Best Virgin Velocity credit card deals
Boost your Velocity Points balance with our roundup of the best credit card sign-up deals, beginning at a sizeable 100,000 points.