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Where should you transfer your Amex Membership Rewards points to before the devaluation?
Amex Membership Reward points will be more expensive to use after 15 December 2025, if you want to transfer them to international airline partners. Here's where you could transfer them now.
05 December 2025.
25% off selected Qantas reward seats to Paris, Santiago, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
Until 6 Dec, enjoy a handy 25% discount on selected Qantas international Classic Flight Rewards in Economy and Premium Economy. Enjoy a Vanuatu getaway starting from 10,300 Qantas Points + fees and taxes.
03 December 2025.
Triple points on Virgin Australia flights and hotels
This month, earn triple Velocity Points on Virgin Australia flights (from 12 points per dollar) and on extras such as hotels and car hire (from 9 points per dollar).
03 December 2025.
This week’s gift card offers with Flybuys and Everyday Rewards
It's not a strong offer for bonus points this week. At Coles, you can buy eftpos gift cards with no fees. At Woolworths, earn 10x Everyday Rewards points on selected Visa gift cards (but a card fee applies).
01 December 2025.
My experience with using Virgin Australia’s Complimentary Platinum Upgrades
Virgin Australia offers Platinum members four complimentary upgrades to Business Class a year. Here's my experience using them, including tips on how to upgrade when there are no Business Reward seats available.
26 November 2025.
How are the Hilton Gold perks at Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square?
During a brief stop in New York, I stay at Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square to be close to the Broadway action and to test out my Hilton Honors Gold perks.
25 November 2025.
How to redeem Qantas Points for flights to New Zealand
Aside from Qantas and Jetstar, your Qantas Points can be used to book two other international airlines flying between Australia and New Zealand.
21 November 2025.
Emirates’ refreshed fleet and Starlink Wi-Fi set to elevate Australian routes
With the Boeing 777X further delayed to 2027, Emirates is continuing to upgrade more Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s to the latest cabin finishes. Starlink Wi-Fi will also feature across the whole fleet.
20 November 2025.
Japan Airlines Boeing 777 Business Class (Tokyo Narita-Chicago)
While the 2-3-2 seating in Business Class isn't perfect, the food and service makes this an excellent 12-hour flight across the Pacific.
13 November 2025.
The Ultimate Guide to Qantas Club
Qantas Club membership is aimed at those who fly occasionally and want to enjoy lounge access, priority airport perks and more. There's a price increase from 11 Dec 2025, so you may want to lock in current prices.
12 November 2025.