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Guide to the DragonPass lounge membership program

Though DragonPass isn't likely to be high on your radar right now, it's worth knowing about this lounge membership program for when international travel bubbles resume. We also show you how to buy discounted lounge access.

26 July 2021.

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DragonPass Guide

New Zealand pops travel bubble for 8 weeks

The Australia-New Zealand travel bubble is back on ice for at least 8 weeks. From 11:59pm on 23 July 2021, quarantine-free travel from Australia to New Zealand will no longer be allowed. However, NZ residents have limited time to get back home.

23 July 2021.

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Rex suspends all Boeing 737 flights amid mass border closures

Rex is standing down its Boeing 737 fleet and also reducing regional services along the eastern states, as a new wave of lockdowns cause travel troubles for passengers.

22 July 2021.

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The Ultimate Guide to Budget Fastbreak

Although Budget and flybuys are parting ways, you'll still be able to earn 4 Qantas Points per dollar in Australia. Become a Budget Fastbreak member to save time at the counter.

21 July 2021.

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Guide to Budget Fastbreak

The Ultimate Guide to Avis Preferred

Avis Preferred is a simple car hire membership program that promises faster service and special deals. You can also earn Qantas Points with every booking.

21 July 2021.

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Avis Preferred Guide

Cathay Pacific reveals new Airbus A321neo short-haul experience

Cathay Pacific's sleek new Airbus A321neos will take to the skies from 4 August 2021, offering passengers the latest in-seat entertainment tech for short-range flights.

19 July 2021.

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HelloFresh sets sights on Youfoodz

With HelloFresh tied to Qantas and Youfoodz in bed with Velocity, would a successful acquisition impact the companies' frequent flyer partnerships?

14 July 2021.

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Is it worth paying for Qantas Club?

Qantas Club is not just a lounge program – you also enjoy tangible travel benefits as well. But with numerous ways to access Qantas lounges for 'free', we explore whether it's worth paying for membership.

13 July 2021.

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Blast off: 100,000 Velocity Points with every Virgin Galactic ticket

Virgin Galactic is closer to sending customers experience weightlessness in space. To sweeten the deal, Velocity Frequent Flyer is putting 100,000 Velocity Points on the table for future bookings, but non-millionaires need not apply.

12 July 2021.

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Need a boost? Here are ads that inspire travel

Ads can be a powerful way to engage our emotions. We've rounded up our four top picks that will make you yearn for the skies again.

09 July 2021.

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