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Virgin Australia revamps Brisbane lounge; Perth Beyond Lounge to return

Virgin Australia is powering ahead with a lounge refurbishment program that will see Brisbane updated in mid-2027 and the Perth Beyond lounge reopening in early 2027.

Brandon Loo November 5, 2026

Plaza Premium to open new Sydney and Cairns domestic lounges

Plaza Premium will open all-new domestic lounges in Sydney and Cairns, making it easier to enjoy access when flying on Jetstar.

Brandon Loo October 29, 2026

Join us at the next Frequent Flyer MasterClass on 28 November

Join the next Frequent Flyer MasterClass in November 2026! Held at Voco Brisbane City Centre, it’s a day of learning and networking.

Brandon Loo October 29, 2026

Japan Airlines and Finnair passengers lose Heathrow lounge-hopping perks in 2028

Japan Airlines and Finnair will shift from London Heathrow Terminal 3 to Terminal 4 from 2028, changing up the lounge access possibilities.

Brandon Loo October 28, 2026

250,000 Asia Miles for $5,700: a deal for frequent flyers or an expensive gamble?

ASmallWorld is offering 250,000 bonus Cathay Asia Miles with its discounted Prestige membership, but is it worth it to buy points?

Brandon Loo October 22, 2026

How Qatar Airways turns restaurant dishes into Business Class meals at 30,000 feet

Chef Ross Lusted of Woodcut in Sydney is launching his new menu onboard Qatar Airways Business Class – but there’s a lot of work behind the scenes to get new dishes flying.

Brandon Loo October 19, 2026

Singapore Airlines ushers in new Business Class pyjamas

Singapore Airlines has introduced its new range of amenity kits across all cabins, plus new sleeper suits for the first time in Business Class.

Hannah Tomasoni October 15, 2026

Ten steps to take-off: Inside the factory that builds the Boeing 737

The workhorse Boeing 737s you’ve likely flown on before have all been built in Renton, Seattle. Here is how the jets are assembled.

Brandon Loo October 13, 2026

Australia's rewards cards are changing: every major update to credit cards

Since the recent RBA announcement on removing card surcharges, many banks have made changes to their reward credit cards. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming changes.

Brandon Loo October 5, 2026

ATO to drop credit cards over surcharge ban

The ATO now allows credit card payments without card fees, but will then drop credit card acceptance after 30 November 2026.

Brandon Loo October 1, 2026

Interview: Alaska's next big push is to Asia-Pacific

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines is eying a huge Asian expansion that could eclipse Europe in the airline’s list of international destinations.