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American Express Velocity Platinum

American Express Velocity Platinum

100K Velocity Points + 100 status credits

Annual complimentary flight and lounge passes

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Ending soon: exclusive offer of 100,000 bonus Qantas or Altitude points with the Westpac Altitude Black

January 24, 2018

You'll also get a discounted annual fee for the first year. Plus, check out our new interactive tool to see where the sign-up bonus could take you.

First Class comes to Canberra, direct flights between Melbourne and Wellington: Singapore Airlines

January 25, 2018
First Class comes to Canberra, direct flights between Melbourne and Wellington: Singapore Airlines

It’s mostly good news for those with access to airports in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne. We go over how to use your points to book an award flight.

Earn double Qantas Points on Australian hotel bookings made by Friday night

January 25, 2018
Earn double Qantas Points on Australian hotel bookings made by Friday night

Compare this promotion against what has been offered in the past. Plus, our comparison to booking through other channels.

Designed for the everyday shopper, the Coles Rewards Mastercard has a low annual fee and high sign-up bonus right now

January 24, 2018
Designed for the everyday shopper, the Coles Rewards Mastercard has a low annual fee and high sign-up bonus right now

This no-frills card deserves to be considered for its relatively low annual fee, a solid points earn rate from spend, and no international transaction fees on purchases when shopping online or overseas.

Earn 1000 Qantas Points and a free upgrade on a rental car with Avis or Budget

January 24, 2018
Earn 1000 Qantas Points and a free upgrade on a rental car with Avis or Budget

Rent a car with Avis or Budget in Australia or New Zealand before the end of February and you’ll pick up some extra points and a possible upgrade.

Buy IHG Rewards points with a 75% bonus: below average

January 23, 2018
Buy IHG Rewards points with a 75% bonus: below average

The first IHG buy points promotion for the year is out and it isn’t a good one.

Rare opportunity: Business Class award space open on Qantas’ new Melbourne – San Francisco flight

January 23, 2018
Rare opportunity: Business Class award space open on Qantas’ new Melbourne – San Francisco flight

Act quickly to book a seat on Australia’s flag carrier’s newest route, with award availability open in October and November.

One more week: 100,000 Velocity Points + 100 Status Credits with the Amex Velocity Platinum

January 22, 2018
One more week: 100,000 Velocity Points + 100 Status Credits with the Amex Velocity Platinum

This card one of the best Velocity bonus points offers around and offers a high ongoing earn rate. The current offer is only available through select advertising partners such as Point Hacks.

Our round up of credit card offers to know about in January

January 19, 2018
Our round up of credit card offers to know about in January

Ready for a new card? Check out our monthly round-up of offers to boost your Velocity, Qantas and flexible points currencies balances first.

Buy access to Etihad’s Residence Room in Melbourne, Abu Dhabi and New York from $40

January 19, 2018
Buy access to Etihad’s Residence Room in Melbourne, Abu Dhabi and New York from $40

If you have enough time to enjoy it, then this is a great way to hack your way into the luxury usually reserved for passengers flying ‘The Residence’.

Our take on Etihad Guest’s (marginal) devaluation

January 18, 2018
Our take on Etihad Guest’s (marginal) devaluation

Earlier this week, Etihad Guest made some minor changes to award pricing on its own flights—here is how they affect you.

Buy Alaska miles with a 40% bonus: average price

January 17, 2018
Buy Alaska miles with a 40% bonus: average price

If you have a specific redemption on an airline like Qantas, Cathay Pacific or Japan Airlines in mind, then this is a good offer to top up your balance. Otherwise, you might want to sit this one out.

Use these codes to see if you are targeted for oneworld elite status with American Airlines

January 17, 2018
Use these codes to see if you are targeted for oneworld elite status with American Airlines

AAdvantage seems to be giving some of their members free status until May. I was successful in getting Platinum status, which is equivalent to oneworld Sapphire/Qantas Gold. Try your luck!

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