How Does Star Alliance Work

Star Alliance is the largest of the 3 global airline alliances and consists of 26 member airlines who fly to more than 1,300 destinations. Star Alliance has 2 status levels. Silver – Silver is acquired through flying 10,000-35,000 miles in a year or about 25-35 segments. The benefits of silver is Priority Reservations waitlist which means […]

How Does Oneworld Alliance Work

Oneworld alliance is the choice of most Australians because of the membership of Qantas, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific. When Alaska Airlines joins in December 2020 it will make 14 airlines across 180 countries and territories. Oneworld frequent flyer has 3 standardised tiers. Oneworld Ruby – This is the Silver tier and offers a few time-saving […]

Can I Use Reward Points for Upgrading My Domestic Flights to Business Class on Virgin and Qantas?

For Virgin Australia domestic flight, all Velocity members booked on a Getaway, Elevate or Freedom fare can request an upgrade to Business Class. This is on Domestic flights operated by Virgin Australia with a VA flight number. The request can be made online any time after you have purchased until a few hours prior to […]

20% More Qantas Points Needed to Book Emirates Flights

The increase in the points will be as many as 20% from 1st September 2020 when you book an Emirates reward ticket. Qantas has made the change quietly. They have changed Emirates from Qantas Classic Flight Reward table to Partner classic Flight Reward table. This means it will require more points to book your ticket. […]

Domestic flight redemptions with Velocity are back!

Don’t feel itchy travel feet sitting at home during isolation, Velocity has re-opened for travel from 1 September 2020 to some of the most popular redemption destinations for Virgin Australia domestic Reward Seat and Any Seat bookings. Like you, we’re hoping that travel restrictions and State and Territory border lockdowns will have eased by September […]

Virgin Australia – Voluntary administration and your frequent flyer points

You will no doubt have heard that Virgin Australia has gone into voluntary administration and its frequent flyer program is frozen.The big question is – will our points remain valid and will they hold their value? All 9.8 million members of the airlines’ joint velocity frequent flyer program have been blocked from redeeming their […]

Earn Qantas Points and Status Credits at BP

Qantas recently partnered with BP giving you the chance to earn points and status credits everytime you do something as simple as filling up on fuel. All of you have do is follow the three simple steps below: – Join BP rewards. – Fill up or shop at BP and earn eligible points* – Scan […]

Qantas and BP may launch their ‘points for petrol’ partnership

Qantas and BP may launch their ‘points for petrol’ partnership in March. A choice of points at the pump Motorists can choose either earning BP Points or Qantas Points when they fill up the gas tank or other things at one of 1,400 BP service stations around Australia. BP has said this partnership will be […]

Qantas Double Status Credits Offer

Your status is set to take off with Qantas double Status Credits promotion. Whether you are planning to fly to Brisbane, Singapore, New York or other cities, you’ll get double Status Credits on every Qantas operated flight which has a QF flight number. How to get your Bonus Status Credits Simply login and register for this […]

Marriot 2020 hotel category changes

Marriot’s annual hotel category changes and will be effective from March 4, 2020. Review the list of changes below and decide how to maximize your points. Rest assured, if your favorite hotel is changing to a higher category, you can redeem now and save points before the changes go into effect. If it’s moving […]

Booking Japan Airlines’ Sydney-Tokyo first class with Qantas Points

Japan Airlines brought back it’s signature JAL Suites first class on flights between Sydney and Tokyo Haneda from September 1 2020, which means it’s the best time to book your next luxe trip to Tokyo with Qantas frequent flyer points. Check out the Bookings right now on the Qantas website. Key routes the […]

Spend AU$400 or more at Hilton to get AU$80 back

Spending AU$400 or more at Hilton to receive AU$80 credit, up to 3 times Spoil yourself and save!! Thinking of taking a break or planning that much-needed getaway? Discover new destinations and experiences with Hilton and enjoy these great savings when you use your eligible American Express® Card. spending AU$400 or more, in […]

Earn more Qantas Points with Woolworths Shopping

Now you can earn even more Qantas Points when you shop and scan with Woolworths Rewards. Get ready to travel with more points and faster conversion! From 1 October, every time your balance reaches 2000 Woolworths Points you’ll get 1000 Qantas Points automatically (previously 870) straight into your Qantas […]

For a limited time, Qantas is offering a bonus to your Qantas Points.

You could receive up to 25% more Qantas Points when you transfer your credit or charge card reward points to Qantas points before 30 September 2019. What they are offering: Transfer over 500,001 Qantas Points and receive 25% more Qantas Points. Transfer up to 500,000 Qantas Points and receive 15% more Qantas Points If […]

MileagePlus no longer expire

UA airline has announced an exciting change to their Miles Program. Your Mile points no longer expire!! The is effective immediately. It’s a great initiative by United and probably one of the reasons they have been voted “Best overall Frequent Flyer Program in the World for the 15th consecutive year” in Global Traveler’s GT Tested […]

Get The American Express Velocity Platinum Card

Best time to Get The American Express Velocity Platinum Card! They have a fantastic introductory offer of 50,000 bonus Velocity Points. New Card Members only. Some Key Benefits include: 50,000 bonus Velocity Points Complimentary Flight Return Economy Domestic 1.25 Velocity Points per $1 Complimentary flight – Virgin Australia Return Economy domestic flight Lounge Access – […]

How to Earn Velocity Status Points

To Maintain Platinum membership it’s important to know how to earn Status Credits that will contribute to maintaining your status or upgrading your status to Platinum membership. Here are 4 Ways to earn more points: 1. Fly on an eligible fare with Virgin Australia or airline partners. 2. Book on a higher fare class to […]

United MileagePlus – Award Travel Upcoming Changes

United Mileage plus is making a change for all flights after 15th November 2019. There will not be a published award chart which previously would list the miles needed for each flight. The good news is that some mileageplus points will be lower from 15th November and the close-in fee of up to $75 for […]

Which American Express Card is the Best for You?

We help you compare Amex cards and choose the best credit card deals. It can be confusing choosing the best credit card for points. You may already have an Amex card so this page will simplify the information for you and help you look into American express credit card points system to find the Best […]

Now you can extend the validity of your Skywards Miles

Emirates are excited to give you even more ways that you can get the most from your Skywards Miles. For the first time, you can pay to extend the validity of your Skywards Miles for up to a year beyond the original expiry date. If any of your Skywards Miles are expiring soon, you can […]

Top-up your Qantas Points with BIG W

Have you heard the big news? Now you can get Qantas Points when you scan your Woolworths Rewards card at BIG W*. There are all sorts of eligible items to earn points on at BIG W – games, homewares, kids’ toys, clothes and 1000s of other great essentials. Either scan your Woolworths Rewards card in-store, or […]

Enjoy A World of Ways to Earn Points.

This August, SPG®, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®will become one powerful programme. Individual programme names will stay the same until 2019, but we’ll consolidate everything into one set of benefits to give you easier access and more opportunities. Starting in August, you’ll have even more places and more opportunities to earn, all with one single account. […]

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