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Accor and Everyday Rewards unlock points transfer

Accor Live Limitless and Woolworths' Everyday Rewards program reveal a new one-way points partnership. Here's how it could work for you.

20 May 2024.

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How to upgrade Qantas Classic and Classic Plus Flight Rewards with points

UPDATE: Starting Monday, Business Classic Plus Rewards booked on the Airbus A380 can be upgraded to First starting from 46,000 points.

17 May 2024.

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Your beginner’s guide to booking reward seats

Reward seats in Business and First Class are the 'holy grail' for points collectors, but how does it all work? Why do some seats appear to cost millions of points?

14 May 2024.

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Qantas Classic Rewards vs Plus

Qantas restores hot snacks in domestic Economy

Qantas is coming full circle again with the reintroduction of hot snacks in domestic Economy, along with the iconic Weis ice cream bar on longer flights.

09 May 2024.

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South African Airways Airbus A340 Business Class (Perth-Johannesburg)

We join South African Airways on its first flight from Perth to Johannesburg in over four years – which you can book using Velocity Points without any carrier charges.

02 May 2024.

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Etihad brings the Airbus A380 back to Paris

Etihad will swing its superjumbo jet onto the Paris route from 1 November, potentially opening up more reward seats in premium cabins.

26 April 2024.

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Japan Airlines and ANA boost Australian services

Both Japan Airlines and ANA are increasing their capacity into Australia later this year, with JAL keeping the larger jet to Sydney and ANA resuming seasonal Perth-Tokyo flights.

25 April 2024.

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Did card travel insurance cover my delayed bags?

My travels have gone relatively smoothly – until now. With a bag left behind in Singapore, I put my credit card insurance to a real-world test.

22 April 2024.

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Nine great ways to use 50,000 Aeroplan Points

Aeroplan doesn't have a strong presence in Australia, but it's actually one of the most useful airline points you can hold. Here's what you could do with 50,000 Aeroplan Points, which comes with the HSBC Star Alliance Card.

18 April 2024.

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Singapore Airlines long haul Business Class

SriLankan Airlines Airbus A330-300 Business Class (Melbourne – Colombo)

A 10-hour evening flight flies by when there's a lie-flat seat and warm Sri Lankan hospitality to look forward to – all from 90,000 Qantas Points + fees and taxes.

16 April 2024.

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