Expert Guides

How Velocity Gold unlocks Hilton, IHG Hotels VIP status

More than lounge access and a shiny tag for your bag, Gold status delivers another somewhat-under...

Is Qantas Lifetime Gold status worth aiming for?

It takes a lot of flying, but the prize is a lifetime of lounge access and other practical travel...

Your guide to the Etihad Guest frequent flyer program

It’s surprisingly easy to earn and spend Etihad Guest miles, both in the air and on the ground: h...

Virgin Australia opens Velocity reward seat bookings on ANA

The Virgin-ANA partnership gains new wings, although lounge access for Velocity Golds and Platinu...

Your guide to Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer program

Whether you’re a frequent flyer or a frequent buyer, Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer scheme is your...

Your guide to Qantas Frequent Flyer Bronze status

Bronze status is where all new Qantas Frequent Flyer members begin their journey up the ‘loyalty ...

Using your Australian passport at Hong Kong’s e-Channel

Skip the queues at Hong Kong Airport by registering for access to the time-saving automated passp...

Compared: the ‘status sweet spot’ in hotel loyalty programs

Elite memberships like Diamond and Titanium are highly sought after, but sometimes Gold or even S...

Virgin Australia Velocity Gold Frequent Flyer guide

As you move up the Velocity ladder, Gold status unlocks really useful benefits to make your next ...

Qantas Silver Frequent Flyer Guide: all you need to know

As the first rung achieved on the Qantas loyalty ladder, a subtle suite of benefits will make you...

These Japanese onsen are worth travelling for

Dreaming of a trip to Japan? You certainly will be after seeing these enchanting onsen hot springs.

Your guide to Hilton Honors: perks, status and more

Supercharge your Hilton stays with more points, late checkouts, free upgrades and much more...

Qantas Gold Frequent Flyer Guide: all you need to know

Some very useful benefits are unlocked once that shiny golden card lands in your hands.

Your guide to the IHG One Rewards Club loyalty program

IHG's loyalty program promises faster points earning and greater rewards; here’s our comprehensiv...

Your guide to the Accor Plus program

We dive into the Accor Plus program, which can provide a hotel stay every year, Silver ALL status...

Expert tips to speed up your Australian passport renewal

You might not have to pay that $220 ‘express processing fee’ if you follow these three tips for a...

Virgin Australia Velocity Platinum Frequent Flyer guide

The top tier of the Velocity status ladder delivers the best perks Virgin Australia has to offer.

The complete guide to GHA Discovery hotel loyalty program

On top of earning top tier status in just three nights, you can now enjoy glittering perks on the...

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