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When is the best time to book flights?

Whether you're spending dollars or points, keep these tips up your sleeve to maximise value when planning your next adventure.

23 May 2023.

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Passenger enjoying view from flight

First look: Brisbane Airport’s new Aspire Lounge

Brisbane Airport is once again home to two independent lounges for international flyers. Join us for an exclusive first look at that newest addition.

22 May 2023.

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Seating at the Aspire Lounge at Brisbane Airport

Qantas Frequent Flyer vs Emirates Skywards: which is best for Emirates flights?

Get your next reward flight even faster by using the best program for your journey, every time you travel with Emirates. We also compare the effect of booking EK flight numbers against the QF codeshare alternative.

19 May 2023.

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First Class in Emirates, which can be booked with Skywards miles or Qantas points

Qantas Lifetime Platinum: the Mount Everest of frequent flyer tiers

Sure, we'd all love a Lifetime Platinum card. But this super exclusive club is effectively off-limits, except for those spending over $1 million on flights throughout their lifetime.

16 May 2023.

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Passenger sits in the Qantas First Lounge

How to transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to frequent flyer partners

There’s some amazing value to be had when converting your Marriott points into miles. While there have been some recent changes to points conversions, this technique can still be very rewarding.

11 May 2023.

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Marriott Bonvoy points to miles

How American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts can elevate your next trip

Whether it's a holiday or business trip, Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts is your ticket to exceptional benefits that can reduce your travel costs. Here's a real-world example.

10 May 2023.

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Dinner at Shangri-La Sydney

Emirates brings refurbished Airbus A380s to Melbourne

Melbourne is the next global city to get Emirates' new Premium Economy cabin, as well as its refreshed First Class, Business Class and Economy Class experiences.

01 May 2023.

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Emirates Airbus A380 Premium Economy to Melbourne

Five nights in Hawaii + flights for under $1,800 with Velocity Points

Save cash on your next Hawaii adventure, thanks to the power of Velocity Points. Here's how to travel in style – and up the front – without breaking the bank.

26 April 2023.

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Waikiki Beach

Hawaiian Airlines’ The Plumeria Lounge, Honolulu

Designed for premium long-haul passengers, The Plumeria Lounge is the better of Hawaiian Airlines' two Honolulu lounges. A Priority Pass card can also get you inside. Here's what awaits.

24 April 2023.

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The Plumeria Lounge in Honolulu by Hawaiian Airlines

Virgin Australia’s little-known Lifetime Lounge membership

Qantas may have Lifetime Silver, Gold and Platinum – yet Virgin Australia has a Lifetime card of its own. But it's a membership you can buy, rather than one you need to earn.

19 April 2023.

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Virgin Australia Lounge in Brisbane