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Grab the best domestic redemption from just $88 with points to Lord Howe Island

You'll be hard-pressed to find a fare under $600 one-way to the idyllic Lord Howe Island. But with Qantas Points, you can nab a seat from just $88 in taxes.

26 February 2021.

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Lord Howe Island

Qantas Frequent Flyer shines amidst $1 billion half-year loss

Qantas' Loyalty division continues to pay dividends for the airline, as the frequent flyer program looks to expand even further in 2021.

25 February 2021.

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Qantas Dreamliner 787 Sky

Qantas, Jetstar pegs International reboot for October 2021

Qantas believes it can restart international flights to most destinations by the end of October 2021; coinciding with when Australia's voluntary COVID-19 vaccine rollout should be complete.

25 February 2021.

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Qantas Jetstar tails

Rex reveals Business Class meals on Sydney-Melbourne route

Rex gives a teaser on what to expect with its Sydney-Melbourne Business Class dining. Fares are still available from $199 each way for travel during March.

24 February 2021.

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Rex Boeing 737 Livery

Virgin Australia will trial table service and introduce a new menu in lounges

Virgin expects to launch an 'enhanced menu' across all its lounges in the next few weeks. QR-code ordering is also being tested in Adelaide and Melbourne.

24 February 2021.

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Virgin Australia Adelaide Lounge Food

How to stay up-to-date with Point Hacks’ news, reviews and more

Not sure how to keep up to date with all Point Hacks content? With Facebook blocking Australians from news content, here are the other platforms available at your fingertips.

18 February 2021.

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Is the free ‘purchase protection’ offered with some credit cards any good?

We explore how the free 'purchase protection' on certain credit cards work, plus a personal share of how (surprisingly) easy it was for me to claim on a damaged item.

18 February 2021.

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Phone with cracked screen card insurance

Here’s the future of Business Class on single-aisle planes: flatbeds, suites and more

With Qantas and Virgin Australia planning to fly further with next-generation single-aisle jets, how could Business Class look in the future?

17 February 2021.

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JetBlue Mint 2021 Suite Bed

When can I upgrade my flight with points?

Some flights let you confirm an upgrade with points straight away, while others will put you on a waitlist first. Learn what the difference is and which option you should aim for.

16 February 2021.

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Qantas Airbus A330 Business Class Seat

Amex adds the Hemsworth factor with free membership to Centr

American Express has teamed up with Centr to provide Cardholders with 12 months of free membership to the fitness and wellbeing app spearheaded by Chris Hemsworth.

15 February 2021.

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AMEX Centr Chris Hemsworth