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Keith Mason 66 CommentsHaving access to a quiet space with free food and drinks can make your next trip less stressful for you and your companions. READ ON →
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Our roundup of credit card offers to know about in November
November 21 2018This month, there are particularly strong offers for those chasing Qantas or Amex Membership Rewards points. READ ON →
Earn up to 10,000 bonus Velocity Points by shopping with partners this Christmas
November 21 2018By shopping with 3-5 participating partners and putting in a little bit of planning, this can be an easy win. READ ON →
Ending soon: Westpac’s Altitude Black offering up to 120,000 bonus points with no first-year annual fee
November 20 2018Until 27 November, get this bundle with a Mastercard and American Express companion card, with the latter's annual fee waived for the first year. READ ON →
Malaysia Airlines Satellite Golden Lounge Kuala Lumpur overview
November 20 2018This sprawling, refreshed international flagship lounge gets a five-star rating from me. READ ON →
Reader responses: what is your take on the upcoming changes to Amex cards?
November 20 2018There is some really great peer-to-peer advice in here for points enthusiasts, including whether you should transfer your points now or hold off. READ ON →
These American Express cards can get you a free room upgrade and US$75 hotel credit
November 19 2018The Hotel Collection is a special benefits program and comes in handy when looking for perks at high-end hotels. READ ON →
Qantas International Business Lounge Melbourne overview
November 19 2018A spacious lounge with a good selection of food, beverages and barista coffee but a grim appearance. READ ON →
100,000 points with Amex Explorer: flexibility to transfer to eight programs + $400 annual travel credit
November 16 2018American Express are offering 100,000 bonus points plus a $400 travel credit and lounge passes for Sydney and Melbourne. READ ON →
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Buy Avios with 45% bonus to access cheap last-minute Qantas flights: average price
Expires Sunday 25 November 2018How to fly Qantas Business Class between Sydney and Brisbane for $260. These offers usually only come twice a year. READ ON →
World of Hyatt offering a 40% bonus on points purchases: best price
Expires Tuesday 27 November 2018Aspirational hotels overseas are usually a better option than using your points for the limited Australian properties. READ ON →
Ending soon: Westpac’s Altitude Black offering up to 120,000 bonus points with no first-year annual fee
Expires Tuesday 27 November 2018Until 27 November, get this bundle with a Mastercard and American Express companion card, with the latter's annual fee waived for the first year. READ ON →
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