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United Club, Los Angeles

This lounge offers an outdoor terrace, 360-degree airport views and more. Better yet, you can venture inside using Velocity Gold or Platinum status prior to eligible United flights.

13 December 2024.

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United Club in Los Angeles

The Ultimate Guide to Air France/KLM Flying Blue

With the ability to combine Qantas and SkyTeam reward flights onto a single booking – and not one, but four secret VIP tiers – this frequent flyer program packs a real punch.

12 December 2024.

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Flying Blue cards over Paris

China Airlines Airbus A350 Premium Economy (Auckland – Melbourne) 

Across the Tasman, Premium Economy is close to the experience offered in Business on some competing airlines. I hopped aboard the newest route to NZ to put China Airlines Premium Economy to the test.

11 December 2024.

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China Airlines Premium Economy on the Airbus A350

Emirates brings new Business Class to Australia

These upgraded planes bring fully flat beds, new Premium Economy seats, refreshed First Class suites and reupholstered Economy Class seats.

09 December 2024.

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Emirates Business Class

Air Canada mulls VIP tier and expansion of Signature Suite network

Air Canada's premium tilt is targeting serious frequent flyers, with more niceties to come. I catch up with Mark Nasr, President of Aeroplan, to find out more.

09 December 2024.

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Air Canada Signature Suite

China Airlines Airbus A350 Business Class (Melbourne – Auckland inaugural flight)

Welcome to the newest way to fly flat between Australia and New Zealand. Better yet, you can even book using Qantas Points.

06 December 2024.

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China Airlines Airbus A350 Business Class

Virgin Australia’s Air New Zealand partnership kicks off this month

Velocity members can soon earn points on selected Air New Zealand codeshare flights. There are also perks for Velocity elites too, such as Air NZ lounge access.

05 December 2024.

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Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand partnership

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, New York JFK

Of all the lounges open to Velocity members, this is, without a doubt, one of the very best. Make time for a visit before flying on the world's most premium air route between New York and London.

04 December 2024.

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Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in New York

Brisbane Airport CEO looks to Airbus A321XLR and North America for growth

In this exclusive interview, we chat with Gert-Jan de Graaff about new routes to North America and Southeast Asia, and BNE's plans for a third terminal to accommodate them all.

03 December 2024.

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Brisbane Airport CEO talks growth

Travel Pointers Ep 5 – Interview with Velocity CEO Nick Rohrlach & Mongolia

In this episode, the Velocity Frequent Flyer boss provides some context around the program's upcoming overhaul. We also chat about Mongolia, a destination that we firmly believe should be on your travel radar.

02 December 2024.

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Interview with the Velocity CEO, and Mongolia