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Travel Pointers Ep 4 – Major Velocity Frequent Flyer Changes & Lord Howe Island

There's a change in the air, quite literally. We talk about what it means for travellers.

Major changes to Velocity Frequent Flyer — Travel Pointers Ep 4 – Major Velocity Frequent Flyer Changes & Lord Howe Island

This month brings the fourth episode of Travel Pointers. Join Point Hacks News Editor Chris Chamberlin and Australian Frequent Flyer Editor Matt Graham for this month’s chat: ‘Major Velocity Frequent Flyer Changes & Lord Howe Island’.

Travel Pointers is a brand-new podcast for frequent flyers. In this fourth episode, Chris and Matt share the latest news and dive extensively into the upcoming changes to Velocity Frequent Flyer. The changes are the most significant to the program since it relaunched as part of the airline’s rebrand from Virgin Blue to Virgin Australia many years ago.

The pair also chat about Lord Howe Island. Specifically, why it’s one of the very best uses of Qantas Points, even though you’re flying Economy.

Major savings with Lord Howe Island flights — You can fly here from just 8,000 Qantas Points plus taxes and fees, one-way.

Show notes: Major Velocity Frequent Flyer Changes & Lord Howe Island

Every episode starts with a segment discussing a selection of recent news relevant to Australian travellers. In this episode, Chris and Matt discuss:

To learn more about the other topics discussed in this episode, you can also read:

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Travel Pointers Ep 4 – Major Velocity Frequent Flyer Changes & Lord Howe Island was last modified: November 4th, 2024 by Chris Chamberlin