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Which hotel loyalty programs should you join?

As it happens, it's better to think about why you should join a hotel loyalty program, rather than merely signing up to everything. Here are five reasons you might consider joining - and where you might want to sign up.

26 March 2024.

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Sign up to a hotel loyalty program

LOT Polish Airlines Embraer E195 Economy Class (Oslo – Warsaw)

This international flight has no middle seats on the entire plane – and you can book it using KrisFlyer miles, including those converted from Velocity Points.

26 March 2024.

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View when flying LOT Polish Airlines Embraer E195 Economy Class

American Airlines Arrivals Lounge, London Heathrow

A Qantas Platinum frequent flyer card can get you into a lounge when you touch down in London... but interestingly, not when you fly Qantas itself.

25 March 2024.

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American Airlines Arrivals Lounge at London Heathrow

The Ultimate Guide to Singapore’s Changi Airport

From lounges and leisure facilities to butterfly gardens and more, get ready to explore the four terminals at Changi Airport. Let's not forget about Jewel, too...

22 March 2024.

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Changi Airport

PayRewards inks points transfer deal with Accor Live Limitless

ALL becomes PayRewards' first hotel and experiences points conversion partner, making the PayRewards program even more flexible.

21 March 2024.

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Transfer PayRewards Points to Accor Live Limitless

Pocket up to 20,000 bonus Qantas Points at Qantas Hotels

Pocket up to 20,000 bonus Qantas Points on new bookings, which could be up to 10 bonus Qantas Points per $1 spent. Lock in your next staycation or holiday in paradise and enjoy plenty of points on top.

21 March 2024.

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Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands

Air New Zealand’s sweet spot: using Airpoints Dollars with partner airlines

Unlike redemptions on Air New Zealand itself, Airpoints bookings on partners are based on reward tables, not cash fare prices - and there's some great value just waiting to be unlocked.

20 March 2024.

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Book partner airline flights using Airpoints Dollars

Emirates Lounge, Frankfurt

One of Europe's busiest airports feels a whole lot quieter when you have a lounge to enjoy. And as it happens, a Qantas Gold or Platinum card can get you inside.

20 March 2024.

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Greenery in the Emirates Lounge at Frankfurt Airport

Aussies holiday three times a year: Amex Travel Trends Report

Aussies want to travel often, while still saving big. When it comes to savvy planning and using points, the two don't have to be mutually exclusive.

19 March 2024.

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Amex Global Travel Trends Report

How I moved house by Boeing 737

When an opportunity arose to move interstate, I thought I'd do things a little differently. As it happens, moving house by jet would surprisingly end up saving me a few thousand dollars...

18 March 2024.

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Moved house by Boeing 737