Frequent flyer News
Heathrow Express first class upgrade for frequent flyers
Your Gold frequent flyers card is also your ticket to a free upgrade on the Heathrow Express.
How to claim missing frequent flyer points after a flight
Points and status credits from a flight can go missing – it happens. Here's what to do if it affects you.
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.
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.
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.
Your guide to Qantas' Status Hold program for parents
Freeze your Silver, Gold, Platinum or Platinum One status for 18 months when you go on parental leave – but there's a catch.
Frequent flyer programs adapt to suit grounded members
The coronavirus has made us "infrequent" flyers, so airline loyalty programs are changing to suit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Status hold schemes: Qantas vs Virgin
We run the ruler over the parental pause benefits for Qantas and Virgin Australia frequent flyers.
Are my Virgin Australia Velocity frequent flyer points safe?
With Virgin Australia in administration and Velocity Points currently frozen, some members are rightly concerned.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about the Qantas, BP partnership
Earn up to 2 Qantas Points per litre of fuel, plus up to 50 bonus Qantas status credits.
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?