I think the lifetime status is a good idea. And especially for Australian travellers who frequently fly to New Zealand. I believe it will increase 'pressure' (for better words) on Australian based flyers to remain loyal or switch loyalty to Air New Zealand. With the Qantas tie-up with Air New Zea...

I think the main point to remember is Qantas has been a successful carrier with a successful frequent flyer program with many years behind it and a take up of half Australia's population. Air Canada has not been successful and neither has its AeroPlan program. And the Velocity Program, I don...

Qantas, what a beaut airline. And the Qantas 747, an aircraft so linked to the success of Qantas. I have been on many of them. I was so happy the first 747-400 went to HARS. And my partner and I have been to see it. Did the most comprehensive tour. Best $400 I spent. I so hope Qantas put on a fin...

And I will do my very best to be on that flight! I have been hoping for a farewell tour. I was on the Singapore Airlines B747 retirement flight SIN-HKG-SIN and it was one of the best moments of my life!

As it has been widely rumoured previously, it’s also certain these new jets will join the Qantas fleet. I personally was hoping for the Boeing MAX, but this isn’t bad either.