Frequent flyer News Page 46

Velocity: how to access regional NZ lounges

As part of the Virgin Australia-Air New Zealand trans-Tasman alliance, Velocity frequent flyer Gold and Platinum cardholders re...

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BA adds Bronze tier: Qantas Silvers benefit

British Airways is introducing a new Bronze tier to its Executive Club frequent flyer programme, and Qantas' Silver frequent fl...

John Walton |

Virgin disputes Choice's criticism of frequent fly

Virgin Australia has hit back at criticisms of frequent flyer programs by The Australian Consumer Association magazine&nbs...

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Virgin Australia Velocity Platinum pack

When airlines come to packaging up their frequent flyer cards, there's a bit of art involved. It's all about the presentation, ...

David Flynn |

SkyTeam: elite tiers and benefits

Travelling with one of SkyTeam's member airlines and not sure what your frequent flyer elite status benefits will be? Confused ...

John Walton |

Free credit card, identity theft protection

Virgin Australia frequent flyers will get free credit card and identity theft protection as part of the airline's new Velocity ...

danwarne |

Etihad Frequent Guest program

Etihad has revealed a big shakeup for its frequent flyers, with the Etihad Guest program planning some significant changes fro...

John Walton |

50% off SQ KrisFlyer award bookings

With so many ways for the savvy traveller to earn frequent flyer points these days, it also pays to be on the lookout for the ...

David Flynn |

United-Continental Mileage Plus: big changes

Significant changes are afoot to United Airlines' Mileage Plus frequent flyer program, as the airline continues its merger with...

John Walton |

oneworld frequent flyer basics: tiers & benefits

Need to know what your Qantas Frequent Flyer Silver, Gold or Platinum elite tier status means on other oneworld alliance airlin...

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Get more airline points from car rental

If you want to maximise your frequent flyer earnings from car rentals, it's worth checking how points are accrued with differen...

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Qantas ends priority domestic boarding trials

Qantas has ended a Sydney Airport trial of priority boarding for its top-tier passengers, which provided an 'express lane' for...

David Flynn |

Velocity frequent flyer fast-track

Virgin Australia's push to woo Qantas frequent flyers already includes a valuable status match offer which provides free s...

David Flynn |

Free iPhone Frequent Flyer calculator app

Here's an app that any Australian frequent flyer won't want to miss: the unofficial Qantas Frequent Flyer Calculator for iPhon...

danwarne |

Q trials priority domestic boarding for Platinums

Update Qantas will launch dedicated ‘express lanes’ at airports around Australia beginning this month, allowing business clas...

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Virgin's bittersweet business class upgrades

When Australian Business Traveller compared Qantas Frequent Flyer with Velocity Rewards in June, one of the most obvious defici...

danwarne |

iPhone app review: Star Alliance FareFinder

Frequent flyers loyal to the Star Alliance network of airlines have a new iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch app at their fingertips w...

John Walton |

Virgin Australia launches family friendly Velocity

Virgin Australia is launching the first stage of its revamped Velocity frequent flyer program today, including the long-awaited...

David Flynn |