Frequent flyer News Page 7

Velocity points promo takes off: up to 25% bonus on transfer

Turn your credit card or hotel loyalty points into Velocity points and enjoy a balance-boosting bonus.

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Virgin, Qatar hint at fresh business travel play

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways are keen to woo business and corporate travellers.

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia offers Qantas Gold, Platinum status match

Enjoy three months of instant Velocity Gold status, and fast-track your way to a year of Velocity Gold or Platinum.

David Flynn |

What you need to know about Qantas’ $50 flight vouchers

That $50 promo code comes with plenty of caveats...

David Flynn |

Qantas passengers spend over a billion points in 48 hours

That’s enough points for almost 4,000 return trips to Los Angeles in first class!

David Flynn |

Qantas extends frequent flyer status up to mid-2024

Frequent flyers get another year of status plus lounge passes, flight discounts and free points in an airline ‘apology package’.

David Flynn |

Cathay Pacific reboots loyalty program

Simply known as ‘Cathay’, the airline’s fresh rewards platform replaces the stand-alone Marco Polo Club and Asia Miles schemes.

David Flynn |

Qantas Points on the menu for meat lovers

Earn Qantas Points the next time you sink your teeth into a nice juicy steak…

David Flynn |

How best to spend 120,000 Qantas Points

There are plenty of exciting ways to put your points to good use, especially if you have a preference for the pointy end.

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Virgin unlocks Singapore Airlines premium economy rewards

Get ready to get more from your Virgin Australia Velocity Points on Singapore Airlines.

David Flynn |

Velocity to chart its own course with review of status tiers

“I think we’ll find a very Virgin and a very Velocity way to shake things up a bit” says Velocity CEO Nick Rohrlach.

David Flynn |

How to claim missing Qantas Points after flying

Finished your Qantas flight but didn’t see those points lob into your account? Here’s your step-by-step fix.

Staff Writers |

AirNZ Airpoints to get lifetime status, Elite Plus tier?

The NZ flag-carrier plots actual 'enhancements' to its Airpoints frequent flyer program, along with its own-branded credit card.

David Flynn |

You’ll soon need more KrisFlyer miles to book an SQ flight

The cost of points-based award tickets and upgrades will increase from July 5.

David Flynn |

Why it’s almost impossible to book a flight with points

A ‘perfect storm’ has seen the supply of seats bookable with frequent flyers points falling well short of skyrocketing demand.

Steve Hui |

Get the Avios advantage with Qatar Airways

Discover five ways to power up your frequent flyer points with Qatar Airways and Avios.

David Flynn |

The best ways to use Qantas frequent flyer points

It’s easy to check how many Qantas Points and status credits you’ll earn in the air, and how many you’ll need to fly or upgrade.

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Last call: earn 30% more Velocity Points on card transfers

Virgin Australia's popular credit card transfer promotion ends on May 30, so get moving and pocket those extra points.

Staff Writers |