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Ultimate guide to the EVT Stays program

Often find yourself at the QT, Rydges or Atura hotels around Australia? Then the EVT Stays program is worth looking into, with elite perks unlocked after five nights and two stays.

30 April 2025.

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Our guide to Qatar Airways Privilege Club Avios

Qatar Airways Privilege Club offers some great sweet spots, including a popular flat-rate Business reward between Australia and Europe for 90,000 Avios. You can now also book reward seats on Garuda to Bali from 16,000 Avios.

23 April 2025.

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Change and cancellation fees for frequent flyer reward bookings

Most airlines charge fees to change or cancel a booking made using points, but how do they compare? Here's a look across many major loyalty programs.

17 April 2025.

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Fiji Airways Airbus A350 Business Class (Dallas-Fort Worth – Nadi)

Low fees, decent availability, friendly onboard service and tasty food – this 14-hour flight offers excellent value for under 95,000 Qantas Points.

14 April 2025.

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Virgin Australia rolls out dining vouchers, more Velocity perks for Qatar long-haul flights

Velocity members will soon enjoy dining vouchers to use in Doha when they fly on Virgin Australia's upcoming new flights. Gold and Platinum members gain free extra legroom seats and an increased baggage allowance.

08 April 2025.

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InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Nadi

This family-friendly resort nevertheless offers plenty for couples and groups without children to do – especially up in the Club InterContinental area which dials up the privacy and 'wow' factor.

07 April 2025.

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These bank debit cards are the best way to avoid transaction and ATM fees overseas

Prepaid travel money cards such as Qantas Pay can be convenient, but there's often a high price to pay for the perks. Some Australian debit cards offer a sweeter deal with no international fees and excellent exchange rates.

07 April 2025.

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United to launch Adelaide-San Francisco flights

Starting in December, United Airlines is planning to launch Adelaide's first non-stop service to the USA. Reward seats are already available through partner programs.

03 April 2025.

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How to hack your way to Rome with points

Roaming to Rome? This guide covers the best ways to fly there and where to stay to maximise your points, plus some handy tips and tricks.

28 March 2025.

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Qantas’ first Airbus A321XLR holds lots of promise

Bigger, better and cheaper to run: the Airbus A321XLR is the key to Qantas' network expansion. But for now, we'll mainly see them on domestic and short-haul international routes as a Boeing 737 replacement.

25 March 2025.

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